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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Isobel Lewis

Victoria Beckham denies claim about her parenting amid family feud

  • Victoria Beckham has publicly denied being a "pushy parent," responding to claims made by her estranged son Brooklyn, and stated that she and David have always endeavoured to protect their four children.
  • Her remarks follow Brooklyn's reported six-page statement in January, where he accused his parents of controlling him and prioritising "public promotion above all else," leading to his "overwhelming anxiety."
  • On Emma Grede’s Aspire podcast, Victoria, 52, clarified that her aim as a mother is to support her children in achieving their full potential, using her son Cruz's burgeoning music career as an example of encouragement rather than coercion.
  • Brooklyn, who reportedly has not seen his family since May 2025, also criticised the "Brand Beckham" concept, asserting that his parents value it above all else, while he and his wife Nicola Peltz seek a life of peace, privacy, and happiness away from public image.
  • Victoria addressed the "Brand Beckham" notion, explaining that it evolved organically from her and David's individual careers and was never an intentional creation, adding that parenting adult children presents unique challenges.

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