Hana Cross had enough spice in her life.
With Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, still dealing with a public disagreement with his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, a former girlfriend has been sharing her experiences with the family from when she dated Brooklyn in 2019.
Hana recently told Hello! magazine that being around her family was very stressful. Looking back, she realizes there were many red flags during her relationship that should have prompted her to end things much earlier.
The 28-year-old woman thought about how dramatically her life had changed after becoming well-known during her nine-month relationship with the oldest child of Victoria and David Beckham.
I was really young, only 20 or 21, when we started dating. I’d just begun modeling and went from growing up on a farm to suddenly moving to London and getting into a serious relationship – it was a big change.
She admitted it was difficult to know the right course of action. No one, including herself, had a clear answer, and she hadn’t shared what she was going through openly, which made it hard to accept help or advice from others.
Hana was honest about her feelings when reflecting on the relationship, particularly considering the very public disagreement between Brooklyn and Nicola—who got married in 2022—and the Beckham family.
She explained that she’d closed that chapter of her life and wanted to move forward. However, she admitted it was difficult to avoid revisiting those memories, especially with the recent public disagreements. Looking back, she doesn’t have good memories of that time.
She mentioned that even after Victoria and David split up, they never stopped her from talking about their time together.
She said no one ever tried to silence her or warned her against talking about what happened or their relationship. Afterwards, she simply wanted to focus on building her own future and establishing her own identity.
TopMob News has contacted Victoria, David, and Brooklyn Beckham for a statement, but they haven’t responded yet.
Regarding the conflict between Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz and his parents – which came to a head when Brooklyn publicly criticized them on social media in January – Hana discussed what she thinks will happen with their family relationships.
She expressed hope that they would reconcile, saying that family is incredibly important. She believes any issues can be resolved with time, and that’s all she could add.
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While there wasn’t a formal requirement, many people expected Nicola Peltz Beckham to wear a wedding dress designed by her future mother-in-law, Victoria Beckham, when she married Brooklyn Beckham in April 2022. The wedding took place at the Peltz family estate in Palm Beach, Florida.
So when she didn’t, going with Valentino Couture instead… Bad blood alert!
Nicola remained silent about the issue for months, but eventually confirmed there wasn’t a conflict over dresses, though she was a little upset she couldn’t wear a custom Victoria Beckham design.
As a stylist, I always aim for a seamless experience, but sometimes things don’t go as planned! Back in 2022, I was really excited about a dress from a particular designer, and initially, everything seemed on track. However, a few months later, the designer let me know her workshop simply couldn’t deliver the dress in time. So, I had to find another option. It wasn’t a ‘no’ from her, and it certainly wasn’t a ‘no’ from me – it was purely a logistical issue. Unfortunately, the media took that small hiccup and ran with it, creating a whole narrative!
Brooklyn said she’s realized people will always try to be negative or bring others down. However, she’s happy that everyone on the team gets along well.
Speaking to Grazia the following month, Nicola called the Beckhams “great in-laws.”
Victoria, who rarely speaks about gossip, finally described the Peltz-Beckham wedding as “beautiful.”
“Seeing my son so happy is incredibly meaningful to me,” she shared on TODAY that October. “You can’t ask for anything more than that.”
Tom Cruise and all four of Victoria Beckham’s former Spice Girls bandmates attended her lavish 50th birthday celebration on April 20, 2024, though her daughter-in-law was unable to make it.
Nicola shared on Instagram that she was visiting her grandmother, who sadly passed away less than a month later.
Nicola couldn’t make it to Victoria Beckham’s party, so she shared a birthday message on Instagram. She wrote, “Happy birthday to my beautiful mother-in-law! I’m so sad I can’t be there to celebrate with you and give you a hug. Sending all my love from me and my nanny.” She also posted a birthday message on Victoria’s actual birthday, April 17th, sharing a photo of them together and writing, “I love you so much and love being your dance partner forever.”
Losing Naunni absolutely broke Nicola, but honestly, it felt like the whole world stopped. I remember seeing Brooklyn’s post on Instagram – it was May 16th, a year after she was gone – and I just completely lost it. She wrote about how Naunni was always happy, always making her laugh, and how much she missed her. It was so raw and real. The part that really got me, though, was when Brooklyn talked about her future kids never getting to meet Naunni. It just… it broke my heart too. Everyone knew Naunni was special, one of a kind. We all miss her, every single day.
In a June 2024 interview with InStyle, Brooklyn reflected on his upbringing – growing up with a famous football player for a father and a Spice Girl for a mother – and said he felt “so happy.”
He admitted things were busy, but said he had amazing parents and really enjoyed himself.
Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz spent some of the 2024 holidays with Nicola’s family, and photos shared by David and Victoria Beckham showed the whole family – including Brooklyn – enjoying time together in the present, making it clear there were no lingering issues from the past or worries about the future.
Seeing everyone together for the holidays just fills my heart with joy! I’m so incredibly lucky to have such a wonderful family, and I love them all dearly. It was amazing to share those moments with my kids and my daughter-in-law – they mean the world to me.
It’s unclear why, but Brooklyn and Nicola weren’t in any of the pictures his parents shared from the party celebrating David’s 50th birthday in London in May 2025.
According to a source at TopMob News, the couple traveled to England, choosing to miss the Met Gala on May 5th, because they wanted to visit David and celebrate his birthday with him that week or weekend.
According to a source who spoke with People magazine, Brooklyn Beckham decided against going to David’s party because he didn’t want to encounter his brother Romeo’s girlfriend at the time, DJ Kim Turnbull. Turnbull had been attending more and more family events, like the Victoria Beckham fashion show in Paris in March 2025, ever since Romeo and she started dating in November 2024.
When someone commented on Instagram wondering why Brooklyn Beckham chose to be with Kim instead of attending his dad’s party, Cruz Beckham, Brooklyn’s younger brother, responded to clarify that “Brooklyn and Kim never dated.”
TopMob News reported in June 2025 that Romeo and Kim had split up, suggesting a get-together between Romeo and his brother might be a good idea.
Oh my gosh, you will NOT believe what happened at the wedding! Their first dance was… a disaster, honestly. It didn’t go anything like people expected, and nobody seems to know why it was so weird. I’m seriously obsessing over trying to figure it out – what could have possibly happened?! It’s adding fuel to all the drama already, and I’m here for it, honestly. I need answers!
Oh my god, can you BELIEVE it? Apparently, Brooklyn and Nicola were totally expecting Marc Anthony to sing their first dance song! They were so ready for it! But then, out of nowhere, Marc announces Victoria Beckham! Can you imagine?! Brooklyn was just…lost. He didn’t know what to do, it was just a really awkward moment for him. I feel SO bad for him, it was supposed to be his special day!
Nicola briefly left the wedding reception in tears, but she returned and managed to compose herself to enjoy the rest of the celebration.
While the situation was upsetting, it didn’t stop David from being a best man at Marc’s wedding to Nadia Ferreira in January 2023. However, it’s easy to see why Nadia might have been more deeply affected by it.
According to a source, Brooklyn and Nicola have genuinely tried to build a relationship with his family over the years, but currently, they are not on good terms.
In a May 2025 Instagram post, Brooklyn affectionately called Nicola his “whole world,” and declared his lasting love for her, writing, “I always choose you, baby. You’re the most amazing person I know – me and you, forever.”
When accusations arise, those accused usually hire lawyers. The recent story about Nicola being upset at her wedding three years ago could be a sign of further issues surfacing.
Following reports that Brooklyn and Nicola Beckham have retained legal counsel – the same lawyer who previously worked with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – a source confirmed to TopMob News that while the couple does have a lawyer, it’s not to handle public relations or ‘reputation management.’
Instead, they’ve brought in Jenny Afi, a lawyer from the U.K. firm Schillings, to correct inaccuracies and fight the spread of false information.
Although the law firm represents the Sussexes – and had David and Victoria Beckham as wedding guests in 2018 – a source confirmed there’s no link between this situation and Meghan and Harry. The source emphasized that Schillings is a well-regarded firm with many different clients.
The source pointed out that this situation perfectly illustrates why it’s important to have a lawyer – to correct false information and ensure the truth is known.
David received a knighthood in November 2025, but Brooklyn and Nicola didn’t say anything publicly about it. They also weren’t seen at the MLS Cup final in December 2025 when David’s team, Inter Miami CF, won—only Victoria, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper were there to cheer him on.
In late December 2025, after fans realized David and Victoria Beckham weren’t following Brooklyn on Instagram, Cruz Beckham clarified that his parents hadn’t blocked their eldest son on social media.
He denied the claims on Instagram Stories, stating, “My parents would never unfollow me.” He clarified that they—and he—were unexpectedly blocked on the platform, and that’s what caused the issue.
Brooklyn Beckham chose to spend Christmas 2025 with his wife Nicola’s family, including her parents Claudia Heffner Peltz and Nelson Peltz, rather than joining his own family. His younger brother, Cruz, stayed home with their parents for the holidays.
David recently shared a look back at 2025, posting photos of time spent with family and friends. Notably absent from the pictures were his oldest son and Nicola, Brooklyn’s wife, fueling speculation about a family disagreement.
An hour later, David posted old photos of himself with each of his and Victoria’s children, sharing a heartfelt “I love you all so much” alongside a black-and-white picture of Brooklyn.
In January 2026, Brooklyn posted a detailed message on Instagram explaining his difficult relationship with his family.
He stated he didn’t want to make amends with his family. He explained that he was finally asserting himself and refusing to be controlled, marking a first for him.
In a recent post, Brooklyn accused his parents of manipulating the media to control the family’s public image. He also claimed they prioritize the “Beckham brand” over family and have actively attempted to sabotage his relationship with Nicola.
He mentioned struggling with anxiety throughout his life, but says he now feels peaceful and relieved since creating distance from his family.
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