Victoria Beckham has addressed her son Brooklyn’s public accusations that he was “controlled” by his family.

Speaking on Emma Grede’s Aspire podcast, the fashion designer, 52, opened up about how she balances what becomes part of “Brand Beckham” and what stays private. Brooklyn insisted the family dynamic has always been about being a close-knit unit and communication.

“Do you know what? I think that our children have had a very different upbringing from me and David,” she told Grede. “I think the world is also a very different place now as to what it was when they were younger. We’ve always tried to protect the children as much as we can. We’ve always been very close; communication is key.”

Victoria, who shares four children with David Beckham, also described the family as more “traditional” than the public might assume.

“Ultimately, we want the kids to be hard working, kind. I think that I’ve always wanted to be the best mum that I could be and look after the kids, but I feel that it’s been part of my job to really help them fulfil their full potential. For them to recognise what their sense of purpose is.”

Referencing son Cruz’s developing music career, she added,

“Anything that I could do to support him, to encourage and to help him—that’s my job as his mum. It’s never about being pushy or forcing. It’s being there to support.”

The remarks come after Brooklyn, 27, released a six-page written statement earlier this year, claiming he had “been controlled by my parents for most of my life” and accusing his family of valuing “public promotion above all else.”

Brooklyn married actress Nicola Peltz, 31, in 2022, and has reportedly not seen his family since May 2025.

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