David Beckham Declines to Discuss Rift With Son Brooklyn During Recent Interview

David Beckham is steering clear of discussing the ongoing tension with his son Brooklyn.

During a sit-down with Variety, the 51-year-old former soccer star deflected when asked about his estrangement from Brooklyn, who is 27. "To be honest, I'm sorry to stop you there, but that's a private matter," David said. "That's the one thing that I don't want to talk about."

The comments came on Friday, June 12, when Beckham received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. While his wife Victoria and their three younger children were present to celebrate the milestone, Brooklyn and his spouse Nicola Peltz were notably absent from the ceremony.

The family's fractured relationship became public knowledge in January when Brooklyn issued a detailed statement outlining his grievances and indicating he has no intention of reconciling with his renowned parents.

David and Victoria, 52, have largely refrained from publicly discussing the estrangement, though speculation about a family rift has circulated for some time. Victoria recently broke her silence with her own remarks about the situation during a recent media appearance.

Brooklyn's statement included various accusations against his parents, touching on subjects like a contested wedding dance moment and other points of contention.