Victoria Beckham marked the launch of her new fragrance, Portofino ‘97, with a pop-up event in New York City on Friday, surrounded by her children Romeo, Cruz, and Harper, along with her husband David. Notably absent from the family gathering was her eldest son, Brooklyn.
The Beckham family has been seen together frequently in recent weeks, including during the World Cup. However, Brooklyn, who lives in the United States with his wife Nicola Peltz, has reportedly avoided public family events.
Victoria shared moments from the launch, embracing Romeo and Harper and posing for a family photo that included David and Cruz with his girlfriend, Jackie. Cruz and Jackie have been subjects of engagement rumors, fueled by their public appearances.
Family Support Amid World Cup.
The family outing occurred as Victoria is set to miss Mel C's upcoming wedding to attend the World Cup final in the US with David. Earlier in the week, David was seen appearing emotional after England's World Cup elimination, with Cruz offering comfort.
Reports of a rift between Brooklyn and his parents have persisted. Brooklyn has not publicly acknowledged his parents' milestones since the estrangement began around the time of David's 50th birthday. He reportedly blocked his parents on Instagram and communicated through legal representatives.
Brooklyn's recent actions, including a commercial for DoorDash that alluded to his family estrangement, have drawn criticism. Some have interpreted the ad as a way for Brooklyn to profit from his family ties, despite his stated desire for privacy. Friends of the Beckhams have reportedly expressed shock and disappointment over the commercial, viewing it as insensitive given the family's alleged distress.
Previously, Brooklyn released a statement in January detailing his decision to distance himself from the family, stating he was no longer part of 'Brand Beckham' and describing his parents and siblings as 'performative.' He also claimed his parents had attempted to drive a wedge between him and his wife and expressed embarrassment over Victoria's dancing at his wedding.