Brooklyn Beckham’s latest photo shoot is raising eyebrows — not just for the fashion, but for what’s missing. In a newly released spread for Glamour Germany, the 26-year-old model and aspiring chef posed shirtless, revealing that a prominent chest tattoo once reading “mama’s boy” appears to have been covered by a large floral design.
The change comes as rumors continue to swirl about ongoing tensions between Brooklyn and his mother, Victoria Beckham. Fans quickly noticed that the new tattoo bears a striking resemblance to flowers from Nicola Peltz’s bridal bouquet, prompting speculation that the floral ink represents a symbolic shift in Brooklyn’s loyalties — away from his mother and toward his wife.
Brooklyn and Peltz married in a lavish Palm Beach wedding in April 2022. Since then, he has publicly declared his devotion to her through more than 70 tattoos, including her portrait, their wedding vows, and her name inked across various parts of his body. Most notably, “Peltz” is tattooed above the word “Beckham” on his abdomen — a blending of names that seems to reflect his new identity within the Peltz family.
Another maternal tribute — a heart with the word “Mum” on his shoulder — also appears to have been replaced, this time with a more intricate design featuring a dragon and floral pattern. Neither Victoria Beckham nor Brooklyn has publicly commented on the ink transformations.
A Family Fracture on Display?
The timing of the tattoo cover-ups has only intensified scrutiny of the alleged family discord. Reports of a rift between Peltz and Victoria Beckham have circulated since the couple’s high-profile wedding. One source told Page Six that an emotional incident at the reception — where Victoria allegedly overshadowed a planned dance between the bride and groom — left Nicola in tears.
Insiders have described Victoria’s behavior as “deeply hurtful” and suggest that her strained relationship with Nicola has impacted Brooklyn’s bond with his family. In April, TMZ reported that Brooklyn and his brother Romeo were no longer speaking. Around the same time, fans noted a cryptic social media post from Romeo and Cruz Beckham that seemed to mock Nicola, further fueling rumors of division.
Compounding the speculation, the Daily Mail reported that David Beckham has attempted to mend fences with Brooklyn, sending what some interpreted as a “cryptic” message to his son in the hopes of reconciliation.
Loyalty Inked in Skin
While tattoo cover-ups may not tell the whole story, Brooklyn’s decision to erase symbols of maternal devotion in favor of art inspired by his wife sends a strong visual message. For observers, the absence of the “mama’s boy” tattoo — once seen as a sweet nod to his close relationship with Victoria — now reads like a quiet but potent declaration of independence.
Nicola Peltz has also permanently marked her devotion, inking Brooklyn’s name on her back and regularly sharing tributes on social media. The couple, who have also hired Meghan Markle’s former legal counsel amid tabloid scrutiny, seem united in both love and defiance.
In a family where image and loyalty are closely watched by fans and media alike, Brooklyn Beckham’s tattoo choices may reflect more than aesthetics — they may be the latest public chapter in a deeply personal and evolving family story.
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