Title: "David Beckham Shares Italian Summer Family Photos Featuring Son’s Cooking as Budding Chef Refuses to Heal Rift"

David Beckham Shares Family Pasta-Making Moments in Italy as Estranged Son Brooklyn Skips Gathering

David Beckham, 50, recently posted heartwarming snaps of his family crafting homemade pasta during their luxurious Italian summer getaway to celebrate son Romeo’s 23rd birthday. However, the wholesome scenes were tinged with tension as estranged eldest son Brooklyn, 26, remained absent amid an ongoing family rift.

[Image: David, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper laughing while kneading dough in a sunlit Italian kitchen. Caption: The Beckhams bond over pasta-making during Romeo’s birthday trip.]

The retired footballer shared glimpses of the family’s culinary adventure at Felicia’s Home Restaurant, captioning the post, “Wanted the kids to have a typical Italian family experience and WOW.” Photos showed Romeo, Cruz, 20, and daughter Harper, 12, rolling out dough, while Cruz later serenaded the group with his guitar.

[Image: Cruz strumming a guitar as the family claps along. Caption: Cruz entertains the family with live music.]

Brooklyn, an aspiring chef who frequently shares cooking videos, notably missed the event. He and wife Nicola Peltz, 30, stayed in Los Angeles, where he posted a cryptic “another day in paradise” update from a wellness café. The couple reportedly hasn’t spoken to the Beckhams since renewing their vows in a private August ceremony, which excluded David, Victoria, and siblings.

[Image: Brooklyn and Nicola smiling at a café. Caption: Brooklyn and Nicola in LA amid the family feud.]

Romeo’s birthday highlighted the divide. David and Victoria, 50, flooded Instagram with tributes, praising his kindness and humility. Younger brother Cruz and his girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, also shared heartfelt posts. Brooklyn, however, ignored the milestone publicly—a pattern since their fallout began earlier this year.

[Image: Childhood photo of Romeo shared by David. Caption: David’s birthday tribute to Romeo.]

David and Romeo’s bond appears stronger than ever. The duo recently posed in matching buzz cuts and sunglasses from David’s eyewear line, joking, “Who wore them best?” Meanwhile, Brooklyn has taken subtle jabs at his family. In a recent cooking video with chef Michel Roux Jr., he nostalgically recalled childhood meals of gammon and chips, adding, “I’m definitely going to just come to London to have that”—a remark interpreted as a dig at his parents.

[Image: David and Romeo in matching sunglasses. Caption: Father-son duo flaunt their striking resemblance.]

The Beckhams last reunited with Brooklyn in December 2023. Since then, he’s only visited the UK for work, including a Moncler campaign with Nicola. As the family enjoys Italy’s delights, the question remains whether Brooklyn will reconcile with his relatives or continue distancing himself.

[Image: The Beckhams dining on homemade pasta. Caption: The family savors their Italian feast.]

With over a decade of public unity, the Beckhams’ current rift marks a rare strain in their famously tight-knit dynamic. For now, David’s Instagram remains a window into their joyous moments—even as Brooklyn’s absence looms large.

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