Summary
- Brooklyn Beckham is facing fresh backlash after a new advertisement appeared to take a swipe at his parents, Victoria and David Beckham, amid the ongoing family rift, and reports suggest he was paid handsomely for it.
- Last week, the eldest Beckham child shared a new DoorDash advertisement on his Instagram account in which he made a cryptic reference to his strained relationship with his family.
- The controversy adds another layer to the long running family tensions that have played out publicly over the past year, with the advertisement seen by many as further proof of just how far the rift between Brooklyn and his parents has gone.
Brooklyn Beckham is facing fresh backlash after a new advertisement appeared to take a swipe at his parents, Victoria and David Beckham, amid the ongoing family rift, and reports suggest he was paid handsomely for it.
Last week, the eldest Beckham child shared a new DoorDash advertisement on his Instagram account in which he made a cryptic reference to his strained relationship with his family. In the ad, the aspiring chef explained why he was watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 from home instead of in person, saying, “You’re probably wondering why I’m watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 from home.” He then tossed his World Cup tickets onto his coffee table and added, “It’s a long story,” before text flashed across the screen reading, “It’s complicated. More soon.”
According to a Saturday, June 20 report by Page Six, Brooklyn received a payday of around one million dollars for the advertisement.
A source close to the situation weighed in on the financial side of things, noting that anything bringing him money is a positive sign for his brand and shows it remains active and growing. However, the source was far more critical of the substance of the ad itself, saying that turning his estrangement from his family into a joke, while his sister and grandparents remain genuinely upset, was a difficult thing to watch.
The insider also pointed out what they saw as a contradiction in Brooklyn’s stance. They noted that he has repeatedly said he wants peace and privacy away from his family, yet now appears to be using that very estrangement as a way to generate income and attention.
The advertisement has triggered considerable backlash online, with fans criticising Brooklyn directly. Many commented that without his father David Beckham’s fame, few people would have taken notice of him at all.
The controversy adds another layer to the long running family tensions that have played out publicly over the past year, with the advertisement seen by many as further proof of just how far the rift between Brooklyn and his parents has gone.
