Brooklyn Beckham makes sweet family gesture sparking hopes of an end to bitter feud
BROOKLYN Beckham tonight paid a sweet tribute to a family member sparking hopes that the bitter feud could soon end.
The 26-year-old reportedly cut off all contact with his parents and siblings amid an ongoing fallout.
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But his love for his nan Sandra, 76, hasn't diminished and he has wished her a heartfelt happy birthday.
Alongside a picture of him and his grandma posted on Instagram, he wrote: "Happy birthday nanny xx love you so much."
Though it is his first public acknowledgement of his family in many months, there are still seemingly many hurdles to overcome.
Last month Brooklyn completely snubbed dad David's 50th birthday celebrations, failing to attend his parties or pay tribute to him on social media.
Nor did he congratulate his dad after news emerged of his knighthood.
Yet yesterday Brooklyn wished his father-in-law Nelson a happy birthday with a very public display of support for the 83-year-old billionaire businessman.
On Monday, there was a snub the other way when Victoria and David Beckham didn't acknowledge an anniversary post Brooklyn made in which he paid tribute to his actress wife, who is said to have a frosty relationship with her mother-in-law.
The couple were cheered on by Brooklyn's Godfather, Elton John, who called them "the sweetest, most loving couple".
It's not known whether or not Elton's supportive comment have affected his friendship with David and Victoria.
According to The Mail, Brooklyn's family - which include Romeo, 22, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 13 - refer to the aspiring chef as 'The Hostage'.
It has been reported he now spends most of his evenings alone with his wife, watching TV by the fire and running her baths.
Brooklyn, who lives in LA, appeared to previously take a swipe at his family on Instagram when he posted a video with Nicola amid claims she was at the heart of the falling out.
He emphasised his 'choice' to stick by her, writing: "My whole world x I will love you forever x I always choose you baby x you're the most amazing person i know xx me and you forever baby."
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