FAMILY DRAMA

Brooklyn Beckham skips his grandpa’s 80th birthday party but shows there’s no bad blood


Brooklyn did not share one for his father earlier this month


WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: (Exclusive Coverage) (L-R) Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham attends the 34th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 15, 2026 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Maarten De Boer/Getty Images) © Getty
Jovita TrujilloSenior Writer
MAY 19, 2026 5:02 PM EDT

Brooklyn Beckham has missed another family member's birthday. Over the weekend, the Beckham crew got together to celebrate Victoria Beckham's dad, Tony Adams' 80th birthday.

David and Victoria Beckham with her parents and their three children© @victoriabeckham
David and Victoria Beckham with her parents and their three children

The family had a formal party, and nearly everyone in the Beckham family was in attendance. David Beckham, Victoria, and his siblings, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper, were all dressed to impress and honor the patriarch in suits and ties. But once again, 27-year-old Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola Peltz, were missing. It's the latest example of what fans have noticed as growing distance within the family.

Even though he skipped the party, Brooklyn still shared a sweet tribute to his grandfather on Instagram Stories. So if the 80-year-old has Instagram, he still feels some of the love. 

Brooklyn Beckham with his maternal grandfather, 'Tony' Adams© @brooklynpeltzbeckham
Brooklyn Beckham with his maternal grandfather, 'Tony' Adams

Brooklyn posted a photo of the two together alongside the message, “Happy 80th birthday papa x I love you so much.”

The eldest Beckham son has not been sharing posts for any of his immediate family members' birthdays, so his dedication to his grandpa makes it clear the bad blood doesn't extend that far. 

Earlier this month was David's 51st birthday, and Brooklyn was absent for the second consecutive year. While his siblings all shared dedications to David, Brooklyn did not.

Meanwhile, Victoria documented the elegant family gathering on social media, sharing photos of herself alongside husband, David, and their three younger children.

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The family dressed in formal black-tie looks, with Victoria wearing a pale blue silk gown from her own collection, while Harper matched the glamorous mood in a black lace-trimmed dress.

The party also gave another glimpse into how close the Beckham family has become with Romeo’s girlfriend, Kim Turnbull, and Cruz’s girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, both of whom appeared throughout Victoria’s family photo carousels.

Romeo Beckham with his partner Kim Turnbull© @victoriabeckham
Romeo Beckham with his partner Kim Turnbull

Cruz even helped provide the evening's entertainment, performing with his band The Breakers while Tony celebrated on the dance floor with his wife, Jackie.

Cruz Beckham with his girlfriend Jackie Apostel© @victoriabeckham
Cruz Beckham with his girlfriend Jackie Apostel

“Happy birthday, daddy, we all love you so so much!” Victoria wrote in one post. In another, she added, “An amazing night celebrating my wonderful father. Thank you to all our friends and family, we love you all so much!! Happy 80th birthday, we love you so much!”

Brooklyn’s absence comes amid continued reports of tension within the Beckham family. It's been reported that David and Victoria have not spoken to their eldest son since last May. It marks one year since things went haywire when Brooklyn and Nicola missed David's big 50th birthday celebration.

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