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Author claims Brooklyn Beckham was “used and manipulated” by parents

Biographer Tom Bower has said he feels sorry for Brooklyn Beckham, claiming he has faced pressure and manipulation as tensions with his parents continue.

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London, UK. 24 Feb, 2025. Pictured: Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz attends Burberry's AW25 runway show during London Fashion Week Feb 2025 at TATE Britain. Credit: Justin Ng/Alamy Live News
London, UK. 24 Feb, 2025. Pictured: Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz attends Burberry's AW25 runway show during London Fashion Week Feb 2025 at TATE Britain. Credit: Justin Ng/Alamy Live News. Picture: Alamy

By Camille Bidard

Tom Bower, who wrote The House of Beckham: Money, Sex and Power, told Good Morning Britain that Brooklyn Beckham, 26, has been “used and manipulated” by David and Victoria Beckham.

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Speaking after Brooklyn’s six-page statement criticising his parents for trying to “endlessly ruin” his marriage to Nicola Peltz Beckham, Bower said he felt sorry for him and praised the Peltz family as “hardworking” and supportive.

Bower compared Brooklyn’s experience to Prince Harry’s, suggesting that both faced intense pressure without being taught resilience.

Meanwhile, Brooklyn and Nicola shared photos from a Malibu getaway, highlighting their life together following the family tensions, and reiterated their love on social media.

Brooklyn has also accused Victoria of interfering at their wedding, including dancing “inappropriately” with him in front of guests, which was later supported by wedding DJ Fat Tony.

Representatives for the Beckhams have been contacted but have not commented.