Brooklyn Beckham, the eldest son of soccer star David Beckham and former Spice Girl turned fashion designer Victoria Beckham, has grown up in the public eye. As an adult, he has become a significant Instagram celebrity, cementing himself as one of the most famous teenagers in the world. Some believe his popularity may even surpass that of his famous parents.
Initially showing promise as a football player, Brooklyn faced immense pressure to live up to his father’s legacy, which eventually became too much to bear. As a result, he decided to pursue a career in photography. In June 2017, he released a book of his photography titled “What I See”, which received mixed reviews from critics. Despite the criticism, he persisted in pursuing his passion and won a scholarship to attend Parsons School of Design in New York. Beginning in September 2017, he began a four-year art and photography program at the prestigious institution.
Aside from his creative endeavors, Brooklyn is also known for his romantic relationship with American actress Chloe Moretz.
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- Name: Brooklyn Beckham
- Salary: $1 million and up
- Monthly Income: $80,000 +
- Date of birth: March 4, 1999
- Gender: Male
- Height: 1.74m. (5′ 8”)
- Weight: 58 Kg or 128 lbs
- Occupation: Media personality
- Nationality: British
- Age: 24
- Siblings: Romeo James Beckham, Cruz Beckham
- Parents: David Beckham, Victoria Beckham
- Spouse: Nicola Peltz (married 2022)
Early life and education
Brooklyn Joseph Beckham, born on March 4, 1999, made his first media appearance just five weeks later. He was photographed with his parents at their penthouse in Manchester, England, which was published in OK Magazine. Two months after his birth, in July 1999, his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, were married in a memorable ceremony that saw them sitting on thrones during the reception.
When Brooklyn was three years old in 2002, the family moved into a converted barn in Nether Alderley, a village near Old Trafford, where David plays for Manchester United. They didn’t stay there long, however, and moved to a $3.85 million mansion in Hertfordshire, southern England. The home, often referred to as “Beckingham Palace” by the British media, boasts a host of on-site amenities, including seven bedrooms, a recording studio, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a petting zoo, a soccer field, a tennis court and even two full-size golf holes.
On Brooklyn’s fifth birthday in March 2004, a grand celebration took place at Beckingham Palace. The lavish party, which cost around $18,000, was held in a large white marquee. By that time, Brooklyn had become a celebrity in his own right, with his mischievous smile becoming as recognizable as his mother’s famous pout, as the London Evening Standard noted. The newspaper also reported that Brooklyn did not attend regular school and was homeschooled by a tutor. Due to his parents’ busy schedules, he was often looked after by family members and accompanied in public by a carer.
It’s worth mentioning that Brooklyn has famous godparents, including Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley, who have played an important role in his life.
Brooklyn is a student at Parsons School of Design, New York, USA. Currently, he is focusing on his studies and plans to go to college to further his education.
Career
In 2013, the Beckhams returned to London and settled into a $32 million luxury home in Holland Park. Brooklyn attended a small art-focused private school during this time. His father supported his photography education by buying him a camera to help him with his GCSEs. Brooklyn later told Miss Vogue that he began carrying a camera everywhere he went and discovered a deep passion for photography, including shooting, editing and developing images.
To give Brooklyn a sense of belonging, his parents encouraged him to work part-time at a local coffee shop, where he earned $4 an hour.
Furthermore, his father encouraged him to join the Arsenal Football Club youth academy. However, Brooklyn faced a lot of pressure and scrutiny, and despite his efforts, he was eventually expelled from the academy. Reflecting on the experience in a 2017 interview with Entertainment Today, Brooklyn expressed the burden of expectations placed on him, saying, “Every time I made a mistake, everyone was looking at me… I wanted to go my own way. That’s what photography is all about.”
In 2014, Brooklyn debuted as a solo cover star, appearing on the cover of Man About Town magazine. By April of the following year, he had amassed 1 million followers on Instagram. His talent caught the attention of Burberry, who invited him to shoot a fragrance campaign in January 2016. However, the collaboration was criticized by fashion photographer Chris Floyd and others, who called it “nepotism.” Notably, Brooklyn’s younger brother, Romeo Beckham, has modeled for Burberry since 2012, making him the first Beckham child to work with the famous fashion brand.
Social media
- Instagram: @brooklynpeltzbeckham
- Twitter: @brooklynbeckham
Net worth
Brooklyn Beckham, a famous media personality, has a net worth of $15 million. According to various online sources, Brooklyn Beckham announced in 2023 that he would be pursuing a degree in photography at the Parsons School of Design at the New School in New York (Wikipedia, Forbes, Bloomberg). Brooklyn Beckham’s first photography book, ‘What I See’, received negative reviews and was declared a failure.
