Over eight months on from Brooklyn Beckham’s bombshell statement confirming he’d cut ties with his famous family, he’s dealt another major blow to his parents – following reports he’s turning to his father-in-law Nelson Peltz for business advice.
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And insiders tell Closer he has big plans to outshine David and Victoria. ‘Brooklyn adores Nicola’s parents. He looks up to Nelson and loves how the family seem to enjoy their success without having to constantly be promoting themselves like he feels his parents did,’ our source says.
‘Nelson is telling Brooklyn and Nicola they could be America’s next huge power couple, if they play it smart, align themselves with great business products and campaigns, and cash in on their famous profiles. Brooklyn’s family is now the Peltzs. He trusts Nelson and feels he has his best interests at heart.’
They want to be a power couple © Getty Images
Boasting a combined net worth of £1.185 billion, the Beckhams have built an impress business empire since finding fame in the ’90s. Victoria, 52, has founded her own high-end fashion and beauty brand, while David, 51, has several business pursuits, including being a majority stake holder in Salford FC and the co-owner of Inter Miami CF.
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Meanwhile, Nelson, 84, is worth around £1.2 billion and built up his fortune through various businesses and investments. And our source say he’s now advising Brooklyn, 27, and Nicola, 31 – who tied the knot in 2022 – to aim big with their own empire.
‘Nelson and his wife secretly think that Victoria and David’s fame is a little on the trashy side. They are encouraging Nicola and Brooklyn to create their own identity and align with big, classy brands, to take on the likes on the Beckhams and the Kardashians,’ the insider claims.
The Beckhams aren’t on good terms with Brooklyn © Jean-Marc Haedrich/SIPA/Shutterstock
But the news has left alarm bells ringing for the Beckhams. Our source adds that Victoria and David are unhappy about Nelson’s influence on Brooklyn, who has explored several career paths over the years including cooking, photography and modelling.
‘News that Brooklyn is being guided by Nelson is a huge worry for Victoria – she’s heartbroken. While they want Brooklyn to succeed in his own right, they fear about what it could mean for them,’ the insider goes on.
‘Nelson is ruthless when it comes to business and if he wants something, he gets it. He’s willing to use his wealth and connections to help his daughter and Brooklyn become their own super brand if that is what they want. Hearing all of this is a fresh nightmare for Victoria and David. It’s bad enough to hear that Brooklyn is now like a son to Nelson.’