Victoria and David Beckham's Valentine's Day Appearance Sparks Buzz Among Fans

Dressed in a dramatic floor-length red gown, Victoria stood out against a neutral backdrop, while David complemented her in a classic black tuxedo. However, the fashion-forward display soon drew both admiration and sharp critiques.

In honour of Valentine's Day, Victoria Beckham took to Instagram on February 14, 2026, to share a glamorous snap of herself and husband David Beckham, along with a striking solo shot that quickly set tongues wagging online.

The first image showed the couple poised on a sweeping staircase, exuding old-Hollywood elegance. David, sharp in a classic black tuxedo and bow tie, stood slightly above Victoria, who commanded attention in a floor-length, figure-hugging red gown with long sleeves.

The vivid dress draped effortlessly as she rested one hand on the banister, red heels peeking through the slit. The neutral-toned hallway and checkerboard flooring only heightened the drama of the look, with the bold red gown instantly drawing the eye.

However, the minimalist caption did little to quiet the flurry of reactions that followed.

In the second photograph, the former Spice Girl posed alone on the staircase, her arm extended along the banister as she angled her body towards the camera.

The sculpted silhouette and cinched waist emphasised the gown's sleek construction, while the flowing fabric trailed behind her on the steps.

The choice of colour marked a rare departure from her signature darker palette, making the vibrant hue a focal point of the images. She captioned the post simply, "Date night ❤️."

However, the minimalist caption did little to quiet the flurry of reactions that followed. Some admirers were quick to praise the designer's sartorial choice, as one person commented, "Gorgeous love the shoes [sic]!!!"

Another typed, "Queen in a red gown, phenomenal as always. VB you [sic] really are beautiful. ❤️" A third shared, "Red is lovely on you. Stay away from greys and black," while someone else added, "Omg something other than black 😄."

Yet not all feedback was glowing, as critics also made their voices heard beneath the post. "She looks like spider 🕷️ woman [sic]," one wrote. Another remarked, "Oh dear what are they trying to show here…😮😂 circus 🎪 [sic]."

A separate comment read, "She looks like Morticha 😮." Others focused on styling choices, with one noting, "Hair is flat. Could have done better with the hair." Another bluntly stated, "Looks like a streak of ketchup."

Despite the divided opinions, the post amassed more than 382,000 likes within a day at the time of writing, underscoring the strong reaction surrounding the couple's public appearances.

Earlier that same day, Victoria had leaned into nostalgia with a throwback Valentine's tribute. In the retro snapshot, she and David were pictured walking hand in hand through what appeared to be an airport.

Victoria, dressed in a fitted brown dress with a back slit and oversized sunglasses, turned back towards the camera with a playful smile. David, in a casual black T-shirt and trousers, pushed a luggage trolley ahead of them — capturing a moment of archival romance.

She captioned the image, "Forever my valentine 💗 I love you @davidbeckham 🌹🌙✨." The post struck a softer, more intimate tone, offering followers a glimpse into the longevity of their relationship, which has spanned decades and weathered intense public scrutiny.

Elsewhere on Instagram, their eldest son, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, marked the romantic occasion a day later, on February 15, with a passionate black-and-white photograph of himself and his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham.

The close-up image captured the couple mid-kiss, faces inches apart, with Brooklyn's tattooed arm visible as Nicola gently held his face. The monochrome filter amplified the intimate moment.

Brooklyn wrote, "Happy Valentine's Day baby x I am the luckiest person in the world to be able to call you my valentines every year x I love you more than you know and I will forever protect and love you x [sic]."

However, the affectionate tribute arrived against a far more complicated backdrop for the Beckham family. In the wake of Brooklyn's public accusations against his parents, particularly his mother, social media quickly became the battleground.

While the Beckhams have remained silent, attention has shifted to Victoria's Instagram, where netizens have flooded the comments sections of her posts with varying reactions — from support to speculation and outright criticism.

One netizen typed, "I think we finally discovered Victoria's Secret," while another commented, "She's not saying a thing, not blocking her social media as the Peltz Beckham yet people have the nerve to come here and make an statement out of themselves [sic]."

"People's funny, taking sides on completely strangers as if Brooklyn and Nicola need that [sic]," they continued. However, another person added harshly, "Brooklyn stood up for his wife — something your cheating husband would never do."

The comments came in response to a lengthy and emotional social media statement Brooklyn shared, in which he claimed to have endured years of manipulation by his parents.

Some weighed in with more sympathetic tones, as one shared, "You must have your reasons.. mother always sense when something's not right. My mother saved me from mine.. and was grateful for that... but be the bigger person. Don't respond to Brooklyn's statement. He's still your son [sic]."

Several netizens also turned their focus to Brooklyn's actions. "Everyone read this. Because it is going to be the absolute truth. Brooklyn is going to deeply regret this public humiliation of his mother as soon as him and wifey split up [sic]," one person wrote.

"And Victoria as any of us mothers will have no choice but to accept forgive and take back. Moms are not perfect but neither are sons [sic]❤️," they continued.

Others expressed doubt about Brooklyn's statements altogether, as one person declared, "Brooklyns [sic] statement is odd. I don't believe a single word of it."

A final individual speculated, "Brooklyn has thrown you all under the bus. For what it's worth i don't think he wrote all that himself and I think he is being influenced [sic]. It seems strange to me that he only started feeling this way after he met her. Keep your heads held high ❤️."

Brooklyn Speaks Out Against the Beckhams

The comments came in response to a lengthy and emotional social media statement Brooklyn shared, in which he claimed to have endured years of manipulation by his parents.

He began by saying he had remained silent for years, hoping to keep family matters private. However, according to him, his parents continued to go to the press, allegedly leaving him with no option but to speak out. The 26-year-old wrote:

"I do not want to reconcile with my family. I'm not being controlled, I'm standing up for myself for the first time in my life."

Brooklyn alleged that his parents had controlled media narratives about the family for as long as he could remember, claiming their public displays were performative and inauthentic.

He also accused them of feeding false stories to the press to maintain a public façade — often at the expense of others. According to his statement, the tension escalated around his wedding.

The eldest Beckham son claimed that his mother had promised to design Nicola's dress but cancelled at the last minute, leaving the bride-to-be scrambling to find a new one.

He further claimed that members of his family told him Nicola was "not blood" and "not family," and that even his brothers were sent to attack him online before cutting ties.

He also alleged that his parents pressured him to sign away the rights to his name ahead of the wedding, which he refused — a decision he said affected their payday and permanently changed how they treated him.

During the wedding planning, Brooklyn said his mother called him "evil" after he and Nicola chose to seat both of their grandmothers at the main table.

He also recalled being humiliated during the reception, when singer Marc Anthony called him to the stage for what was meant to be a planned first dance with Nicola, only to be met instead by his mother. Brooklyn alleged:

"She [Victoria] danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone. I've never felt more uncomfortable or humiliated in my entire life. We wanted to renew our vows so we could create new memories of our wedding day that bring us joy and happiness [...]."

He further claimed that members of his family told him Nicola was "not blood" and "not family," and that even his brothers were sent to attack him online before cutting ties.

His mother, he alleged, repeatedly invited women from his past to events in a way that felt deliberately disrespectful to Nicola. Additionally, Brooklyn addressed claims that his wife controlled him.

"The narrative that my wife controls me is completely backwards," he wrote. "I have been controlled by my parents for most of my life." He added that distancing himself from the family had brought him peace for the first time.

The Wedding That Wasn't What It Seemed

However, Brooklyn's allegations about the wedding planning and the night itself stand in stark contrast to how the event was portrayed publicly at the time. Following their nuptials in April 2022, British Vogue painted a very different picture of the wedding and its lead-up.

For example, Nicola's custom Valentino gown was said to have been a year in the making, with numerous trips to the fashion house's atelier in Rome for fittings.

She told the magazine that she had originally intended to include heavy embellishments but ultimately chose a minimalist design that featured an open back, an 11-foot train, and a delicate lace veil.

Furthermore, without Nicola's knowledge, her mother had even commissioned an embroidered message stitched inside the dress in baby-blue thread. "Nicola, my heart. You are me, I am you," the message read in part. Nicola said of the touching detail:

"I'm happy she showed that to me after the ceremony, because I just burst into tears."

As for the reception, it was described as star-studded and elaborate, complete with live music, a jazz quartet, and multiple tented areas overlooking the ocean.

Notably, British Vogue reported that singer Marc Anthony performed for the couple's first dance to Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling in Love," followed by Bette Midler's "Wind Beneath My Wings" for the father-daughter moment.

The magazine also noted that Brooklyn invited Victoria to dance during Anthony's set, with the 26-year-old's father and sister, Harper Beckham, eventually joining them. There was no mention of discomfort, hijacked moments, or inappropriate behaviour.

This portrayal — a harmonious evening filled with sentiment and spectacle — now stands at odds with Brooklyn Peltz Beckham's detailed and distressing version of events.

As the divide between what was shared publicly and what has now come to light grows wider, so too does the public scrutiny, with social media proving to be a mirror for the family's unravelled image.