Who is Brooklyn Beckham? Exploring the life, education and relationships of the ‘black sheep' of the Beckham family

Time of India

17 hours ago

Image via Hello! Magazine - Brooklyn Beckham with his father David Beckham
You've seen the tattoos, the front-row fashion seats, and the glossy wedding spreads. You have heard the rumours and a life etched in glaring spotlight straight out of cradle. But, one burning question remains…'Who really is
Brooklyn Beckham
, the young man born into Britain's most-watched dynasty?' Born to the legendary footballer—David Beckham, and ex 'Posh Spice' icon Victoria Beckham—Brooklyn was destined for attention before he could walk.
Yet behind the camera flashes and Instagram filters lies a more layered figure: a boy who dabbled in football, fled design school, flirted with photography, then stirred up tabloids with reality cooking shows, celebrity romances, and, lately, a rift that's torn through the Beckham household.
But in this article, we will try to answer the question.. Who is Brooklyn Beckham really? A model son—or a misunderstood millennial still searching for his spotlight? Let's dive into the birthright, the breakouts, and the bombshells that define David Beckham's enigmatic heir.
Why was Brooklyn named so?
Brooklyn Joseph Peltz Beckham, born March 4, 1999, at Portland Hospital in London, is the eldest child of football legend David Beckham and fashion icon‑turned-Spice Girl
Victoria Beckham
. His unique name choice wasn't just personal. It came because Victoria learned she was pregnant while in Brooklyn, New York (though she later said they 'simply liked the name'). Brooklyn spent childhood years between Madrid and Los Angeles, moving with his globetrotting dad during his Real Madrid and LA Galaxy stints.
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He was raised alongside siblings Romeo (b. 2002), Cruz (b. 2005), and Harper (b. 2011) .
A failed attempt at football, trying to fit in his mother's shoe, before finding a niche in culinary art
Brooklyn's early education was private, but he didn't pursue elite football—after a short stint at Arsenal's academy (until age 15), he walked away from the sport. Instead, he tried modeling (for magazines like Vogue China and Miss Vogue starting in 2014) and photography—with a high-profile Burberry campaign at age 16, though some critics labelled it 'nepotism'.
He also studied photography at Parsons School of Design but left, reportedly due to homesickness.
Brooklyn then pivoted yet again—this time to cooking, launching 'Cookin' With Brooklyn' in 2021. However, critics noted each episode cost more than $100K and involved dozens of staff.
Professionally, Brooklyn embraces the 'nepo‑baby' tag. He told Grazia magazine:
'Obviously I am one… There's always going to be people that say rubbish… makes me work harder' .
Recently, he's been building a hot‑sauce and condiment brand—evidence he's forging his own path.
After having tried his hands at modelling, photography and cooking, Brooklyn is believed to be currently chasing his other creative pursuits. Some sources mention Brooklyn to be a designer now, although further details of this new endeavor is still unclear.
A high-profile marriage that led to estrangement from parents
In April 2022 Brooklyn married 30 year old actress
Nicola Peltz
, daughter of billionaire Nelson Peltz, in a lavish Palm Beach ceremony.
Since then, their relationship has drawn headlines, especially a very public family feud involving a rift with David and Victoria. Reports say Brooklyn and Nicola skipped David's 50th birthday and Victoria's fashion show in Paris, allegedly sparked by disagreements over the wedding—and even lawsuits between Nicola's family and wedding planners.
Some reports suggest Brooklyn has hired the same attorney as Prince Harry, Jenny Afia, in order to severe all ties from his parents.
Brooklyn is reportedly 'estranged' from his parents and siblings, having hired lawyers for reputation management. The family drama has involved public comments, smoothed‑over legal settlements, and tattoo cover‑ups—like obscuring a 'Mama's Boy' tribute to Victoria.
Brooklyn may carry one of the most famous surnames in the world, but his life has been anything but a straight path. From early ambitions in sport to creative detours in photography and cooking, his story reads more like a search for self than a sprint to stardom. Along the way, he's courted love, headlines, and the occasional controversy. But beneath the surface, he's just a young man trying to step out of the shadow of his last name—and find meaning on his own terms.