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Rebecca Loos says the Beckhams’ public image does not reflect private reality. She backs Brooklyn Beckham amid his family fallout and criticises attacks on his career choices.
Rebecca Loos has claimed the carefully managed public image of the Beckham family does not reflect what happens behind closed doors, as she publicly defended Brooklyn Beckham amid his escalating feud with his parents.
Loos, 48, who previously worked as David Beckham’s personal assistant and later alleged an affair with him, spoke in the Channel 5 documentary The Beckham Feud: Truth and Lies, airing on Sunday.
Her comments follow Brooklyn’s explosive six-page social media statement last week, in which the 26-year-old announced he no longer wishes to reconcile with his family. He accused his parents of being controlling, manipulative, and prioritising brand image over genuine relationships.
Loos said the family’s polished public presentation did not align with her personal experience.
“I realised they were much more of a brand. What they put out publicly did not really match what I saw behind closed doors,” she said.
“They had a very strong image they were trying to protect, and everything seemed focused on maintaining that impression.”
She also defended Brooklyn against criticism over his multiple career changes, describing the ridicule as unfair.
“This is a young man finding his way. Shame on anyone mocking him for changing careers,” Loos said.
“Who says the career you choose at 22 has to define the rest of your life?”
Loos’ involvement in the documentary has drawn backlash online, with critics accusing her of seeking attention and reopening old controversies. Several social media users questioned her credibility and motives for commenting on a family dispute she is not directly involved in.
Loos previously made global headlines in 2004 after claiming she had an affair with Beckham during his time at Real Madrid. Beckham has repeatedly denied the allegations.
Addressing those claims in the documentary, Loos said she felt drawn into a coordinated public relations response after going public.
“Suddenly you are part of a PR war,” she said.
“In a small way, what Brooklyn has said feels like validation of what I spoke about 22 years ago.”
She suggested Brooklyn’s statement highlights a family culture focused on image, promotion, and branding above personal relationships.
The Beckham family rift became public last week when Brooklyn accused his parents of interfering in his marriage to Nicola Peltz, whom he married in 2022. He alleged attempts to control media narratives, pressure him into signing away rights to his name, and prioritise publicity over family bonds.
He also detailed grievances linked to his wedding in Florida, including claims that his mother withdrew from designing Peltz’s dress at short notice and disrupted the couple’s planned first dance.
“I am standing up for myself for the first time in my life,” Brooklyn wrote. “I do not want to reconcile with my family.”
The documentary is expected to further intensify scrutiny of the Beckham family as the dispute continues to unfold in public.