Did Brooklyn Beckham just erase his 'dad' tattoo as the family feud simmers?
Brooklyn Beckham made a quiet but telling change that's sparked fresh questions about his family rift. What does it really mean for the Beckhams?
Brooklyn Beckham has seemingly erased one of his most personal tributes to his father David Beckham, marking another painful chapter in the family’s very public fallout. The eldest Beckham son has quietly removed the ‘Dad’ tattoo from his right arm, a move many are seeing as symbolic rather than cosmetic. The change was spotted while Brooklyn was in Los Angeles with wife Nicola Peltz Beckham -- and comes just weeks after he confirmed he has cut all ties with his parents.
Once part of an anchor design, the word ‘Dad’ has now been replaced with three small, nondescript symbols. While subtle, the alteration has sent shockwaves among fans, given the timing and Brooklyn’s recent explosive claims about his upbringing and family dynamics.
Why did Brooklyn remove the ‘Dad’ tattoo?
Sources close to the star cited by The Sun say the tattoo was deliberately removed following laser treatment. “Brooklyn’s had laser treatment on the writing,” one insider revealed. Another added bluntly, “He wanted it gone.”
The phrase ‘Love You Bust’ -- a reference to the nickname ‘Buster’ shared between Brooklyn and David -- remains visible beneath the anchor, suggesting the decision may not have been impulsive but carefully considered.
What has Brooklyn said about his parents?
On January 19, Brooklyn broke his silence with a lengthy social media statement accusing David and Victoria Beckham of controlling narratives about his life for years. “I have been silent for years,” he wrote, before claiming his parents and their team continued to brief the press, leaving him “no choice” but to speak out.
He also insisted he has no desire to reconcile, adding: “I’m not being controlled, I’m standing up for myself for the first time in my life.”
Where does Nicola Peltz fit into the feud?
Brooklyn has repeatedly alleged that his parents tried to sabotage his relationship with Nicola, particularly around their April 2022 wedding. Among his claims, he said Victoria cancelled making Nicola’s wedding dress at the last minute, forcing her to scramble for an alternative.
He also accused his mother of humiliating behaviour at family events and claimed Nicola was told she was “not family”.
Friends of David and Victoria say the couple are “floored” by the accusations but are sticking to their trademark silence. As one commentator put it, the Beckhams’ carefully built family image has been “blown apart” -- and Brooklyn’s disappearing tattoo may be the clearest sign yet that there’s no turning back.
Brooklyn Beckham has seemingly erased one of his most personal tributes to his father David Beckham, marking another painful chapter in the family’s very public fallout. The eldest Beckham son has quietly removed the ‘Dad’ tattoo from his right arm, a move many are seeing as symbolic rather than cosmetic. The change was spotted while Brooklyn was in Los Angeles with wife Nicola Peltz Beckham -- and comes just weeks after he confirmed he has cut all ties with his parents.
Once part of an anchor design, the word ‘Dad’ has now been replaced with three small, nondescript symbols. While subtle, the alteration has sent shockwaves among fans, given the timing and Brooklyn’s recent explosive claims about his upbringing and family dynamics.
Why did Brooklyn remove the ‘Dad’ tattoo?
Sources close to the star cited by The Sun say the tattoo was deliberately removed following laser treatment. “Brooklyn’s had laser treatment on the writing,” one insider revealed. Another added bluntly, “He wanted it gone.”
The phrase ‘Love You Bust’ -- a reference to the nickname ‘Buster’ shared between Brooklyn and David -- remains visible beneath the anchor, suggesting the decision may not have been impulsive but carefully considered.
What has Brooklyn said about his parents?
On January 19, Brooklyn broke his silence with a lengthy social media statement accusing David and Victoria Beckham of controlling narratives about his life for years. “I have been silent for years,” he wrote, before claiming his parents and their team continued to brief the press, leaving him “no choice” but to speak out.
He also insisted he has no desire to reconcile, adding: “I’m not being controlled, I’m standing up for myself for the first time in my life.”
Where does Nicola Peltz fit into the feud?
Brooklyn has repeatedly alleged that his parents tried to sabotage his relationship with Nicola, particularly around their April 2022 wedding. Among his claims, he said Victoria cancelled making Nicola’s wedding dress at the last minute, forcing her to scramble for an alternative.
He also accused his mother of humiliating behaviour at family events and claimed Nicola was told she was “not family”.
Friends of David and Victoria say the couple are “floored” by the accusations but are sticking to their trademark silence. As one commentator put it, the Beckhams’ carefully built family image has been “blown apart” -- and Brooklyn’s disappearing tattoo may be the clearest sign yet that there’s no turning back.