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Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Kate Gosselin gives frosty response to son's claim that kids were 'pitted against each other' after divorce
Kate Gosselin has pushed back against her son Collin's allegations regarding their family estrangement. The former reality star, 50, was on TikTok Monday, sharing some of her duties during the 12-hour shift she had just completed, while loading her dishwasher and trying to answer questions from fans. In the comments, one person posted a screenshot of her son Collin's recent TikTok in which he claimed he and his siblings had been 'forced apart.' Kate is estranged from Collin and her daughter Hannah, who went to live with their dad, Jon, 48, in 2016, as part of a nasty custody battle. In response to the screenshot, the Kate Plus 8 star wrote 'He knows why.' Collin has previously accused his mother of horrific abuse, claiming she would lock him up in the basement and zip tie his hands and feet. Kate placed Collin in a treatment facility when he was 12 for behavioral issues, a move that was contested by his father. Collin and Hannah are two of the Gosselin sextuplets featured in the reality show Jon & Kate plus 8, which ran from 2007-2009, along with siblings Aadan, Alexis, Leah and Joel, 21. Kate and Jon also share twins Mady and Cara, 24. After Jon and Kate divorced in 2009, the show carried on as Kate plus 8, airing from 2015 to 2016. Elsewhere in the comments section, a follower asked why she was working 12 hour shifts as a home healthcare nurse. 'Honestly? Providing for 8 kids,' she said matter of factly. 'College funds which I am proud to say covered all of their college and more and LAWYERS,' she said referring to her expensive court battles with Jon. 'Sickening but I was drug [sic] into court constantly and that costs A TON,' she explained. 'Sad bc my kids could have a lot more saved and I could have a retirement saved if it weren't for lawyers :(' When someone posted a screen shot of Collin's allegations he and his siblings were 'pitted against each other' in the comments section, Kate replied with a simple 'He knows why' When another commenter asked why she was working 12-hour shifts, Kate explained, 'College funds which I am proud to say covered all of their college and more and LAWYERS,' referring to her expensive court battles with Jon Looking at the bright side, Kate wrote, 'It's okay. I'm helping other families and I feel needed and I enjoy helping.' Others expressed their admiration for the mother-of-eight. 'Looking back now, I can see how you were portrayed as the villain and you weren't. I apologize for ever thinking that.,' said another. 'I recall disliking you, but now I feel like that is because of how you were portrayed on that damn show! I see how normal you are and now that I'm a mom I GET IT!! You are literally all of us Mom's and I'm here for it!!!' wrote a sympathizer. 'I love this Kate,' said a fan. 'As we've all grown older, we now recognize how misunderstood you truly were. We hear you now.'
Daily Mail
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
David and Victoria Beckham fear Brooklyn has 'quit the family' after failing to invite ANY of his relatives to vow renewal with Nicola Peltz - and his parents only found out after reading about it in the news
Heartbroken David and Victoria Beckham devastatingly fear their eldest son Brooklyn has 'quit the family' after he failed to invite any of his relatives to his vow renewal. Brooklyn and wife Nicola Peltz, who first wed in 2022, said 'I do' for a second time on August 2 in Westchester County in front of her family who had key roles in the day, with the Beckham clan no where in sight. Nicola wore her 70-year-old mother's vintage 1985 bridal gown for the big day, while her father Nelson, 83, was given the key role of officiating. Brooklyn's parents and siblings Romeo, 22, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 14, reportedly only found out about their big day after reading about it on a US website. Their eldest son has become increasingly estranged from the family ever since he snubbed his father's 50th birthday, and now, the family fear it's a final kick in the teeth for the family. A source told The Sun: This was the final kick in the teeth for David and Victoria. Seeing Nelson having such a pivotal role at the ceremony was heartbreaking for David especially. Not one member of the 30-plus extended family knew about the wedding, or were invited. 'His grandparents are devastated too as Brooklyn has always been so close to them.' The source added: 'It feels cruel and spiteful. This is no longer a game. It has gone beyond all that. This is a family who feel they have lost their precious boy - and see no way back. 'Honestly, they are now questioning why he even wants to keep the 'Beckham' surname - will he revert to Peltz? August 2nd 2025 - is this the day Brooklyn formally declared himself no longer a part of the Beckham family? It certainly feels like it.'. Daily Mail has contacted Brooklyn, Nicola and the Beckhams' representatives for comment. Brooklyn and Nicola first tied the knot in a lavish £3million ceremony in 2022, when relations first began to sour with his parents in the run up to the big day. After shunning a dress made by her fashion designer Victoria in favour of a Valentino gown in 2022 - a choice which wasn't well received - Nicola once again snubbed her mother-in-law and wore her mother Claudia's vintage wedding gown. It is a poignant message to Posh and Becks', whom he and Nicola have grown increasingly estranged over recent months. All the while the Beckhams were said to be upset by the Peltzes in 2022 who they felt were taking over the wedding. And ever since their first big nuptials in April 2022, the two families have not reunited and Nicola has rarely been pictured with the Beckhams. The couple shared the images on Instagram on Monday, alongside the words 'only love.' Nicola wore the same original $1.8mill ring set adding a glinting filter onto the dazzling jewels. They also shared a video of their very casual proposal on TikTok alongside a song by Ysabelle Cuevas alongside the words: 'Lost in your eyes..' Brooklyn described the vow renewal as a 'really beautiful experience' while admitting he is still head-over-heels for his wife. Speaking for the first time about the day, the 26-year-old admitted he'd happily do it 'every single day' if he could. Brooklyn said the moment was all about creating a 'really cute memory' they'd treasure forever. Nicola was by his side as they exchanged longer vows than their original wedding, a detail Brooklyn confessed may cause a problem for his already inked tribute. The former footballer and Spice Girl enjoyed a spot of reading while topping up their tans after he was caught cheekily pinching her bottom Speaking to People he said: 'It was beautiful. We just wanted a really beautiful experience - a really cute memory. 'To be honest, I could renew my vows every single day with her. I think the most important thing that someone can do is find that person that they're going to spend the rest of their life with. 'It definitely shapes you as a person. It was really, really cute. It was really fun.' The eldest Beckham has his first set of vows tattooed on his arm and now admits he'll have to 'find space' for the new ones. The ceremony was a far cry from their first glitzy bash, with the couple opting for a smaller, more personal event surrounded by their four dogs. Far from being a party-loving celeb couple, Brooklyn says their favourite nights are spent at home, sipping wine and cooking together. The pair began dating back in October 2019, went Instagram official a few months later, and by July 2020, Brooklyn had popped the question. In another turn of events, the son of David and Victoria said he is keen to remind fans not to stress over life timelines, revealing that he didn't discover his career passion until his early twenties and now he's the proud owner of hot sauce brand Cloud23. Brooklyn added that Nicola played a major role in his business journey, pushing him to pursue food after he confessed he wasn't sure what career path to take. It all started, he admitted, after 'getting really drunk one night' and experimenting with making hot sauce in their kitchen. That tipsy trial run turned into a full-blown business, with Brooklyn spotting a gap in the market for high-end hot sauces with clean ingredients. Two flavours - Hot Habanero and Sweet Jalapeño - are now on sale and both featured in his recent Airbnb Originals Experience event in Los Angeles. Guests at the party were served spicy pickle martinis infused with his sauce before learning how to whip up chimichurri from celebrity chef Aaron May. Brooklyn revealed that cooking is his 'favourite thing', whether it's for Nicola, friends, or even the couple's beloved pets. His go-to dish is spaghetti bolognese - but with a twist - a whole bottle of red wine and a cork thrown into the pot for good luck. Brooklyn said: 'I add a whole bottle of red wine. The cheapest red wine is always the best for bolognese. I actually put 10 bay leaves in there.' He added: 'I don't know where I learned this, but I put the cork of the wine in the pot. I don't think it does anything. Then, I just marinate it for five hours.' And when he's entertaining, Brooklyn confessed candles, good music, and low lighting are his non-negotiable. Brooklyn's parents David and Victoria have been enjoying their annual summer break on their £16 million yacht in Europe. But he and Nicola have kept away amid an ongoing family feud, as the pair lived it up on a £85million vessel that dwarfs his parents' close by the week before. The family has been thrown into turmoil in recent months as it has been claimed Brooklyn has become increasingly estranged from his famous parents after failing to attend any of his father David's 50th birthday celebrations in May. It was also revealed that Brooklyn and Nicola's Instagram accounts no longer follow his younger brothers in the latest family drama. However, Brooklyn's friends told Daily Mail that Cruz and Romeo have actually blocked them on the social media platform. This would make sense given that Brooklyn and Nicola are still following Victoria and David. Brooklyn also didn't wish either his mum Victoria or dad David a happy birthday on social media - an unusual move for the Beckhams, who are known for their loving posts. This is in stark contrast to a post Brooklyn shared recently for his father-in-law and wrote on a picture of himself and Nicola with the billionaire: 'Happy birthday Nelson x We love you.'
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kristin Cavallari Doubles Down Dad's Estrangement With Wild Claims
Kristin Cavallari is not backing down when it comes to her fractured relationship with her father. In a new revelation, she claims her estranged dad, Dennis Cavallari, once "traumatized" her young son. Back in 2023, Cavallari publicly cut ties with Dennis, calling the decision the best thing she had ever done and labeling him a narcissist. The doting mother, Kristin Cavallari, shares three children, Camden, Jaxon, and Saylor, with ex-husband Jay Cutler. She recently shared that there is no limit to the lengths she would go for her kids, including taking on odd jobs. Kristin says the decision to cut her father out of her life came after a disturbing incident involving one of her children. "I haven't talked to my dad in probably three years," Cavallari revealed, calling the estrangement "one of the best decisions" she has ever made. She explained that their relationship had always been difficult, but the breaking point came when her father, Dennis Cavallari, allegedly "crossed a line" with one of her sons. "He traumatized my kids. And I have no room for that in my life, and so that was it," she said. Kristin added that her dad never took responsibility for what happened. "He had zero accountability, no apology," she said. During her appearance on the "Boyfriend Material" podcast with Harry Jowsey, she made it clear that the rift was not about addiction or any one-off mistake. Instead, she described her father as a "narcissist" who refuses to accept any blame. Kristin's discussion about cutting ties with her father struck a nerve and sparked a wave of support from fans who say they have been through the same experience. "Kristin, as a parent, is such a chef's kiss," one person wrote. Another admitted, "I didn't like her during The Hills, but the more I learn about her the more I like her." Many shared personal stories that echoed Kristin's. "I've cut my dad off for a year and a half, and he hasn't tried at all to reconnect with me. AT ALL. Major narcissist and zero accountability. i so needed to hear this," one user posted. Others called her brave, with one fan writing, "I respect Kristin so much for this. I lost my dad when I was young, but it takes a lot to cut a family member out. She clearly puts her children first, and I love that so much about her." Another added simply, "Facts kids come first." Some even shared darker humor to relate, like the commenter who stated, "Sort of related haha but my grandpa sent my dog a birthday card and has never once sent me one." Kristin has always made it clear that cutting off her father was not impulsive; it was a long time coming. In a 2023 episode of her "Let's Be Honest" podcast, the reality TV star first opened up about ending her relationship with her dad. At the time, she called it "the best thing I've ever done." The Blast highlighted that the 38-year-old said she did not recognize her dad's narcissistic behavior until adulthood. Still, despite a strained relationship, she held on until an incident involving her children made her say enough. "I was like, 'You know what? I'm f-cking done.' And he blamed me for it, like threw everything back in my face. You know, I can take the abuse. I have my whole life… But it's like when you now start messing with my kids. I'm not doing it," she explained. Kristin is not just drawing hard lines with family; she is also fiercely protective when it comes to her kids' emotional safety. The mother-of-three shared a chilling story about a break-in that happened while she was vacationing in the Bahamas back in 2020. But what stands out just as much as the incident itself is that her children still have no idea it ever happened. As reported by The Blast, Kristin revealed that she never told her kids about the break-in, fearing the trauma it might cause. "I will not tell them, probably, until they're adults. Because I just think some things kids do not need to know. And scary stuff like that, I will take that one," she said. The break-in happened during a family trip when the house's HVAC system broke, prompting workers to enter the home for repairs. That night, Kristin says she was sleeping with her son Camden when she woke up to a man crawling on the floor of her bedroom. Despite the panic, she did not scream or alert her kids. Instead of reacting loudly, she quietly informed her then-husband, Jay Cutler, about what had just happened. Kristin is not just defending her kids; she is also finally defending herself. In a candid conversation on Reality Rewatch, she opened up about the long-running drug rumors that followed her during her time on "The Hills," calling them "really unfair" and the result of producer manipulation. As The Blast reports, Kristin said one of the show's producers allegedly offered co-stars designer bags in exchange for going on camera to accuse her of drug use. In her words: "I've talked about it a million times, but it's one of the producers who bribed the girls with a Birkin bag to call me out on camera for doing drugs." The drama that followed, she said, went way beyond the screen. "It got really messy. All of our lawyers got involved. I threatened to quit the show at one point. It was just really bad," she recalled.
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I sympathise with Brooklyn Beckham... I cut off all contact with my mum and this is why I STILL don't regret it: KATE WILLS
Like many people, I've been gripped by rumours of a feud in the Beckham clan. Did Brooklyn, 26, really snub all four of his father David's 50th birthday celebrations? Do his wife Nicola Peltz and his mother Victoria really hate each other? But unlike most armchair psychologists scrolling social media for clues, I can personally empathise with what Brooklyn is reported to be experiencing – because I too know the pain of family estrangement. But I also know that, given time and the right circumstances, even the deepest of rifts can be healed.
Telegraph
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
How Brooklyn joined Prince Harry in the fightback against their ‘perfect families'
After Brooklyn Beckham skipped his father's 50th birthday party, the family must have hoped for a swift reconciliation. However, behind the scenes the estrangement between the Beckhams and their eldest son seems to be deepening, a source has told the Telegraph. Far from a petty squabble, the rift stems from Brooklyn's long-felt unhappiness over his treatment within the family, the source close to the 26-year-old said. The source claimed the Beckhams are 'a family that is publicly charming' but can be very different behind the scenes. They claim Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola Peltz-Beckham (the daughter of US billionaire Nelson Peltz), feel that they've not had any meaningful private connection with the family. The Beckhams' eldest son believes he has been made to feel like he is an 'idiot' and 'stupid'. With his wife's 'support', the source said, Brooklyn is 'for the first time standing up against' his parents. They described what he is doing as 'breaking generational trauma'. It's a phrase that will be familiar to Prince Harry – whom Brooklyn had dinner with in California last week. The Beckhams' eldest son and his wife were guests at a Montecito party also attended by the Sussexes. There, Peltz, 30, and Meghan are said to have found 'common ground' over their casting as meddling American wives breaking up Britain's most famous families. The source told the Telegraph the couple had 'found Harry and Meghan to be particularly kind, caring and generous' at the gathering, hosted by Brian Robbins, a neighbour of the Sussexes in Montecito and the CEO of Paramount, a streaming service on which David is currently appearing on a football chat show. 'Empathetic', was the word used by a source in the Sun, which conjures an image of two young couples commiserating over their shared experiences. 'Harry was fully aware of the situation and offered Brooklyn his unwavering support,' the source told the newspaper. Since abandoning life as a working Royal, writing a tell-all book and conducting several interviews about his experiences growing up inside the Firm, Harry has often spoken about the 'generational trauma' he alleges he experienced. In 2021, the prince said he left the UK because he wanted to 'break that cycle' of 'genetic pain'. Much like the Sussexes, the Peltz-Beckhams are said to hold the ultimate goal of a reconciliation. 'After many attempts by Brooklyn to set boundaries with his family and encourage honest and positive change in their relationship, he's become discouraged and disheartened,' the source tells the Telegraph. They add there is 'not a quick fix' for the gulf forming between them. 'Nicola wants nothing more than for Victoria and David to repair the relationship with their son.' Just two weeks ago, when in the UK for the court ruling over his security, Prince Harry said he would 'love a reconciliation' with his family. 'There's no point continuing to fight any more, life is precious,' he told the BBC. There are eerie similarities between the Beckhams' conflict and the division which has long plagued the Royal family. The splits reportedly began, in both instances, around the time of the couples' weddings. In the case of the Peltz-Beckhams, there were said to have been clashes between Nicola and Victoria ahead of their ceremony in 2022. In response to the fracturing in their relationship with their eldest son, the Beckhams appear to have taken the same approach the Royals have adopted over the years – that of a dignified silence in the face of a torrent of allegations. A source told the Sun after the story of the Montecito dinner broke that Victoria and David were 'blindsided by the news – they didn't see it coming'. The couple are said to have been attempting to reconcile with Brooklyn. A source told the Daily Mail that 'as parents David and Victoria are very concerned for their son and they have tried to get in touch but he isn't interested'. Harry and Brooklyn have a number of things in common. They both grew up in the spotlight, the sons of two of the most famous families not just in Britain but in the world. Like the prince, Brooklyn undoubtedly enjoyed enormous amount of privilege (his parents are said to be worth £500 million). As boys became men, both struggled to find their purpose, pursuing one cause or passion before stumbling onto the next. As an adult, Brooklyn has dabbled in photography and later food. And when they met the women they wanted to marry, both seemed to struggle to reconcile their old life and the new. So when Brooklyn and Harry went to dinner last week, 13 years after their last meeting – when Brooklyn was just a teenager and the prince in his twenties – they should have had plenty to talk about. Chief among them, their shared protectiveness over their wives, perhaps. Amid the family conflict, the source told the Telegraph, Brooklyn's decision to side with his wife has ultimately caused 'a major disruption in the Beckham fairytale', for which there is a sense that Nicola has largely shouldered the blame, adding she 'gives him the support and strength he's never had'. If the Sussexes are to be seen as the test case for what happens when a rupture like this one begins to form, it could be a long road to reconciliation.
