EXCLUSIVE The poignant reason Brooklyn Beckham has decided to set up home in LA with wife Nicola Peltz is revealed as couple's £11m Hollywood mansion exposes new twist in family feud
The poignant reason behind Brooklyn Beckham 's decision to give up his life in London to set up home in LA has been revealed, after his new £11 million mansion exposed a shocking new twist in the family feud.
The chef, 26, and his wife Nicola Peltz have been in the midst of an escalating feud with his parents after the couple were absent from all of the former footballer's 50th birthday celebrations.
Sources previously claimed that Brooklyn has severed any ties to the UK by splashing out £11 million on a new home with Nicola in LA, sparking concerns it could deepen his feud with his parents.
However, an insider has told MailOnline that the decision has 'nothing to do with family dynamics,' with Brooklyn simply more at-home in LA after spending much of his childhood living in the US.
A source shared: 'This house has nothing to do with family dynamics. David and Victoria also own property in the US, this is no different.
'Both Nicola and Brooklyn's careers are based in Los Angeles, and Brooklyn spent part of his childhood there while his father played for LA Galaxy.
'During that time, he attended school in LA for several years and built a life and friendships in the city. LA has always felt like home to him.'
These revelations came as it's reported that the financial aspect of Brooklyn's new home that has sparked some tensions between his parents, and Nicola's father, billionaire Nelson Peltz.
The Sun are reporting that Brooklyn does not entirely own the five-bedroom mansion, with a majority of the property owned by Nicola.
Sources are now claiming that David and Victoria now feel their son is 'trapped,' especially after he signed an iron-clad prenup before he and Nicola married in 2022.
However, the Peltzs have accused the Beckhams of being 'tight' and failing to support their son.
It's thought that Brooklyn and Nicola's new home was largely paid for using her trust fund money, but as the creator of the fund, Nelson had to sign off releasing the funds, and the couple also contributed work savings when buying the property.
Referencing David and Victoria, a source said: 'When it came to buying this house, of course they weren't just going to hand their son millions of pounds — what sort of message does that send?
'Nelson Peltz, on the other hand, is a billionaire investor and he and his wife Claudia regard Nicola, their little girl, as the apple of their eye.
'Understandably, they want to indulge her and ensure she never struggles — they expected the Beckhams, worth half a billion themselves, might match them penny for penny. Or, at least, chip in with financials as and when.
'That hasn't always happened, so they are annoyed and telling people it's a bit tight, which would utterly enrage David and Vic if they knew.'
A source close to David and Victoria has disputed this, branding it 'nonsense.'
And another close to Brooklyn has also hit back at claims by his parents that his 'trapped' by the arrangement
They told MailOnline: 'It's disappointing—and frankly absurd—that anyone would try to twist Nicola and Brooklyn's marriage, and this meaningful milestone of home ownership, into something toxic.
'Their relationship is grounded in love, respect, and commitment.
'The suggestion that Brooklyn is 'trapped' isn't just false—it's a deliberately cruel and baseless narrative aimed at undermining a strong, loving marriage.'
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Brooklyn Beckham, and David and Victoria Beckham for further comment.
It comes after Brooklyn appeared to fail to publicly acknowledge Father's Day, despite his parents publicly reaching out.
David had told his children: 'I will always be there, no matter what' in an emotional Father's Day Instagram post.
He shared pictures of Victoria and their four children Brooklyn, 26, Romeo, 22, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 13, laughing and looking cheery in happier times.
Subtly reaching out to his eldest son, David insisted he will always be around to support all his children, even if times get tough.
He wrote: 'My most important & favourite job in life is being a dad... I'm so proud of all of you and like daddy ( sorry boys ) tells you every single day I will always be here for you no matter what...
'Mummy thank you for doing the most important part and making me a father there is no greater gift in life than making me a dad... Happy Father's Day... I love you kiddies more than you could imagine.. @victoriabeckham @brooklynpeltzbeckham @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham #HarperSeven @tedbeckhamdavid.'
David continued marking the day by sharing throwback snaps of his children to his Instagram stories, including Brooklyn, and tagged him in each individual capture.
Brooklyn's brother Romeo's ex-girlfriend Kim Turnbull had been at the centre of the row after Nicola reportedly claimed that she felt uncomfortable around her, with sources close to the US heiress saying that Kim had dated Brooklyn when they were teenagers, which she has now denied in a statement.
Sharing a statement on her Instagram page on Monday, Kim said: 'I've avoided speaking on this topic to prevent adding fuel to the fire, however it's come to a point where I feel the need to address it so I can move on.
'I will not continue to receive harassment or be embarrassed on the basis of lies, to fit a certain narrative.
'I have never been romantically involved in ANY capacity at ANY point with the person in question.
'Nothing between us has occurred further than a school friendship at age 16. I would like to remove myself from the ongoing conversation & set the record straight for the sake of everyone involved.'
Things came to a head when Brooklyn and Nicola were no shows at any of David's 50th birthday celebrations last month, with The Mail revealing that Kim has been made the 'scapegoat' in the feud.
They failed to attend any of football legend David's five celebrations to mark his milestone birthday, including celebrations in Miami, London, Paris the Cotswolds and a boys fishing trip to Scotland.
Brooklyn then seemed to fail to publicly acknowledge his father's Knighthood for his services to sport and charity as part of the King's Birthday Honours list.
David, 50, said over the weekend: 'It's been an emotional week I must admit. For me and for my family. It's obviously very special.
'It's a huge honour, but one that has been shared with myself and my family and so, it's been emotional.'
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