Full Story Beckham feud: Marina Hyde on why Brooklyn has gone nuclear
Jan 21, 2026
Marina Hyde, a sharp-witted Guardian columnist known for her incisive takes on celebrity culture, dives into the Beckham family feud. She unpacks Brooklyn Peltz Beckham's explosive Instagram statement about feeling controlled by his famous parents. The discussion covers wedding tensions as family flashpoints, explores how celebrity commodification has affected their children, and critiques the contradiction of Brooklyn seeking privacy while being a public figure. Hyde offers a sympathetic view of Brooklyn amidst high-profile pressures and family drama.
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Family As A Celebrity Brand
- The Beckhams commodified their family into a public brand that blurred private boundaries.
- That public life makes family splits far harder to resolve and more performative.
Wedding Flashpoint Revealed
- Brooklyn claims Victoria interrupted his first dance and involved Mark Antony in an awkward moment.
- The wedding became a flashpoint revealing deeper tensions over control and influence.
Celebrity Families Mirror Royal Scrutiny
- The Beckhams' trajectory mirrors public royal-style scrutiny for families who live out loud.
- That similarity explains why private disputes escalate into national headlines.