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Victoria Beckham admits it's 'horrible’ reading negative headlines about her kids

She doesn't want her children to go through the same scrutiny she did

Harper appears in Victoria's Netflix documentary as well.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 1:16 PM EDTOCT 18, 2025, 1:16 PM EDT

Victoria Beckham is getting real about the challenges of parenting under the public eye.

The 51-year-old designer and mother of four opened up about raising her children in the spotlight during an appearance on Today with Jenna & Friends on Wednesday, Oct. 15.

“How do you cope today reading headlines about your kids?” host Zanna Roberts Rassi asked, referring to Victoria and David Beckham’s children — Brooklyn, 26, Romeo, 23, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 14.

David Beckham and Victoria Beckham pose alongside their children, Harper Beckham, Romeo Beckham, and Cruz Beckham, upon arrival to attend the world premiere of the three-part documentary series 'Victoria Beckham'

“Oh my gosh, it’s so horrible,” Victoria admitted. “For me and David, the way we communicate with our children is so important. I’m so proud of all of the kids. They are kind. They work hard.”

Addressing the many misconceptions about her over the years, Victoria reflected, "There's been so many stories about me, so many other people telling my stories over the years." Rumors of a strained relationship between Victoria and David’s eldest son, Brooklyn, and his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, have circulated for some time.

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In May 2025, a source told PEOPLE that "every time they finally have a happy moment, it all falls apart again."

"They've tried to make peace," the insider said. "Brooklyn feels torn. It’s his family and blood, but he’s always had a complicated relationship with his dad. A lot of their relationship has felt like 'business.'"

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Brooklyn was notably absent from his father’s 50th birthday celebration in May and skipped the premiere of Victoria’s Netflix docuseries, Victoria Beckham, earlier this month. Following his and Nicola’s absence from several Beckham family events, another insider told the outlet that tensions had grown — though not irreparably.

"The relationship is definitely not beyond repair," the source shared. "They love and are always there for him. They’re just hurt and disappointed that he’s now playing no part in family life."

Victoria Beckham on March 07, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/GC Images)

During the interview, Victoria also spoke about her parenting philosophy, including how she handles social media with her youngest child, Harper.

“She does have social media,” Victoria revealed. “But I think that our approach is to not say no, but to make sure you’re being responsible.”