David Beckham was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the first soccer player to receive the honor. He was surrounded by family and close friends, including his wife Victoria, and three of his four children. Notably absent was his firstborn, Brooklyn Beckham, amid reports of a rift within the family.
Brooklyn cut off all contact with the Beckhams several months ago, but not before releasing a lengthy statement accusing his parents of controlling his life. David and Victoria have since attempted to reconcile with their son to no avail.
On June 12, David Beckham received the 2,849th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the Sports Entertainment category. It was a momentous occasion for David, who joined other athletes honored by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in the past, including Shaquille O’Neal, Billie Jean King, Muhammad Ali, and Magic Johnson. David, however, was the first soccer player to receive a star.
Speaking during the ceremony, David said the moment felt “surreal.” “I’ve always been a dreamer, but I could never have imagined that an honor like this would come to a working class English soccer player like me,” he said.
David is widely regarded as one of the most iconic soccer players of his generation, playing for top clubs such as Manchester United and Real Madrid. He retired from the sport in 2013 and is the co-owner of the U.S. Major League Soccer team Inter Miami CF.
Brooklyn Beckham Skipped The Ceremony
Tom Cruise was in attendance to honor David, and in his speech said, “His is a Hollywood story: a boy who believed in something bigger than himself, had to work for every opportunity he received, and went on to influence his sport, shape culture around the world, and create opportunities for generations who followed.”
Other celebrities present included Eva Longoria and James Corden. David’s family, including his wife Victoria and children Cruz, Romeo, and Harper, were also there to support him. Brooklyn, however, was nowhere in sight.
In January, the eldest Beckham child posted a lengthy note on Instagram Stories, accusing his parents of being controlling and undermining his relationship with his wife, Nicola Peltz, as The Blast previously reported. Before ending his message, he wrote, “I do not want to reconcile with my family.”
Harper Beckham Was Seen Outside Her Brother’s Home
According to Page Six, Harper was seen arriving in an SUV outside Brooklyn’s L.A. home shortly after David’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony concluded. She was wearing the same pink dress she wore at the event.
An insider, however, said that Brooklyn and Nicola were out of town, and Harper left shortly thereafter. The youngest Beckham sibling’s visit may have been another attempt at reaching out to her brother.
In February, Harper also mentioned Brooklyn in a Valentine’s Day post honoring her three brothers. She posted a black-and-white photo of her younger self alongside Brooklyn, Romeo, and Cruz, adding the text, “I love you all so much, words can’t describe it,” and tagging all three.
David Beckham Refuses To Talk Publicly About Rift
In an interview with Variety, David talked about his Hollywood star, his career, soccer, and his relationship with Victoria. When asked how they keep their relationship solid despite being constantly scrutinized by tabloids, the former athlete said that although they have busy schedules, their relationship and their family always come first.
“That’s our priority, and that’s what makes it work when you’ve been together for so long. Our priority will always be our family,” David explained.
When the topic went to the reported rift in the family, David was quick to say that he didn’t want to address it. “I’m sorry to stop you there, but that’s a private matter. That’s one thing that I don’t want to talk about,” David said.
David And Victoria Beckham Have Repeatedly Reached Out To Brooklyn
According to reports, Brooklyn blocked his parents on social media in December 2025 and stated that any future communication should be conducted only through his lawyers. He also asked them to stop tagging him on social media posts.
In March, on Brooklyn’s 27th birthday, both David and Victoria took to social media to share birthday greetings for their son. The husband and wife posted on their respective Instagram Stories, sharing photos of themselves during happier times with Brooklyn and greeting him a happy birthday. “I love you so much,” Victoria wrote.
In an interview with WSJ in April, Victoria touched on the topic, but didn’t go into specifics. “We’ve been in the public eye for more than 30 years right now, and all we’ve ever tried to do is protect our children and love our children. And you know, that’s all I really want to say about it,” she said.
