As Brooklyn Beckham stirs up fresh rumours about his reported family feud, a body language expert delves into his multi-layered Instagram posts, which are “brimming with symbolism”
An alleged feud appears to be rumbling on in the House of Beckham, amid rumours that eldest son Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz have distanced themselves from the rest of the brood. Rumours of a rift within the formerly close-knit family have been circulating for some time.
Notably, Brooklyn was not in attendance at dad David Beckham’s star-studded 50th birthday celebrations earlier this month. He also didn’t publicly wish mum Victoria Beckham a happy 51st birthday back in April. Now, speculation has reached fever pitch as the 26-year-old chef appeared to make a pointed dig at his loved ones, with a post about how he would “always choose” wife Nicola.
Sharing a video of them soaring off on a motorbike together, Brookyn declared that Nicola was his “whole world”, much to the frustration of followers, who asked him to also remember his “beautiful parents who will always love you unconditionally”.
Although the ins and outs of what’s really going on behind the closed doors of Beckingham Palace remain mysterious, a photograph, and indeed an Instagram video, can paint a thousand words. And on this subject, body language expert Judi James has shared her thoughts on Brooklyn and Nicola’s “Show, don’t tell snaps”.
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Judi has reflected that Brooklyn’s amorous displays of affection bear some similarities to his famous parents, with the former model and photography student carrying on a Beckham “family tradition”. Judi told the Mirror: “This behaviour would be labelled ‘Show, don’t tell’ where someone goes to great pains to illustrate their thoughts and external messages via photos or videos rather than having conversations.
“It’s normal practice in the Beckham household. David’s ‘love language’ has always been his tattoos, and Victoria’s trait of draping herself over her man in photos to suggest besotted ownership is a signature trait, meaning Brooklyn is just carrying on a family tradition.
“He also seems to be doing the same by marrying a strong, beautiful and successful woman. When David married Victoria, he was a shy and less well-known footballer while she was a Spice Girl at the peak of her fame.” With this in mind, eagle-eyed Judi has picked up on how Brooklyn’s visual public messages appear to “fall into three categories”.
According to Judi: “Firstly, his photos show how much he worships at the altar of his wife’s beauty. This idea of having married a ‘catch’ seems important to him. Then he seems constantly keen to show pics of their sex life.
“There were photos of the couple in the bath, and there were pics of them kissing and embracing. Beauty and hot sex would seem to go on his non-verbal CV as an explanation why he seems or is rumoured to be alienated from his family.”
As explained by Judi, this sort of social media display is commonly seen when an individual “wants to ‘explain’ their lives during a split.”
Judi clarified: “It’s about more than just boasting. It’s not unusual for a partner to be unpopular with the other’s parents, especially when the bonding has been as strong as the Beckhams. There is often a feeling during a fall-out that ‘You don’t know what the person I love is like behind the scenes.’
“Pics like this are often used to show off their loving and sexual side. It can be an explanation of why any alienation, fallout or split can be worth it.” And there’s one image in particular that Judi has noted seems “brimming with symbolism” – the video of the couple zooming off on a motorbike together, appearing carefree and completely united.
Delving into this, Judi said: “Firstly, Brooklyn seems to want to show that he is in charge in the relationship and moving forward and making the main decisions. This could be in answer to the ‘hostage’ claims. Nicola is clinging to his back like a backpack, not calling the shots here, and they look like they are escaping.”
She continued: “Then there is his written message of ‘I always choose you’ and ‘Me and you forever’ that is written for Nicola, but possibly aimed at his parents. It’s sounding a definitive line in the sand that suggests he has to make a choice.
“It sounds like a rebel yell and makes what is happening have a romantic narrative as they ride off into the sunset on their motorbike. It also seems to put the ball firmly in the parents’ court in terms of making up. When someone posts videos like this, what can often in real life be a rather sad and stupid family rift can be made to look like a gesture of teenager-style rebellion.”
The Mirror has contacted Brooklyn and Nicola’s representatives for comment.
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