History of Brooklyn Beckham in Timeline

Brooklyn Joseph Peltz Beckham is the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham. He has worked as a model and is known for his interest in photography. His parents are very famous in the UK with David Beckham being a famous footballer and Victoria Beckham a fashion designer and member of the Spice Girls.

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March 1999: Brooklyn Beckham Born

In March 1999, Brooklyn Joseph Peltz Beckham, the firstborn child of David Beckham and Victoria Beckham, was born. He later pursued modeling and photography.

2001: Learning to Fly autobiography released

In 2001, Victoria Beckham's autobiography, Learning to Fly, was released. In it, she clarified that Brooklyn was named not because she found out about her pregnancy in Brooklyn, New York City, but because she and her husband simply liked the name.

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December 2004: Baptism

In December 2004, Brooklyn Beckham and his brother Romeo were jointly baptized in a private chapel on the grounds of their parents' Hertfordshire mansion. Elton John, David Furnish and Elizabeth Hurley were his godparents.

2014: Begins modelling professionally

In 2014, Brooklyn Beckham began modelling professionally, appearing in editorials and on covers for various magazines, including Vogue China, Miss Vogue, Interview, L'Uomo Vogue, T:The New York Times Style Magazine and Dazed Korea. He was photographed by Bruce Weber, Terry Richardson, Daniel Jackson and Alasdair McLellan.

2015: Leaves Arsenal F.C. Academy

In 2015, Brooklyn Beckham left the Arsenal F.C. Academy after not receiving a scholarship.

2016: Attends Democratic National Convention

In 2016, Brooklyn Beckham attended the Democratic National Convention with his then-girlfriend, American actress Chloë Grace Moretz, in support of Hillary Clinton.

2016: Photographs Burberry BRIT Campaign

In 2016, at age 16, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham photographed a campaign for Burberry BRIT, starring models Ben Rees, Carvell Conduah, Eliza Thomas, Liv Mason Pearson and Maddie Demaine. His hiring was met with criticism regarding nepotism and devaluing photography.

June 2017: Publishes 'What I See'

In June 2017, Brooklyn Beckham's first book of photography, titled "What I See", was published. It received negative critical reactions and was ridiculed on Twitter.

2018: Relationship with Moretz ends

In 2018, Chloë Grace Moretz confirmed that she and Brooklyn Beckham had permanently terminated their relationship.

2019: Interns for Rankin

In 2019, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham interned for British photographer Rankin.

January 2020: Relationship confirmed with Nicola Peltz

In January 2020, Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz confirmed their relationship on Instagram.

July 2020: Engagement announced

On July 11, 2020, Brooklyn Beckham announced his engagement to American actress Nicola Peltz.

2021: Brand Ambassador for Superdry

In 2021, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham became a brand ambassador for Superdry.

2021: Cookin' With Brooklyn series

In 2021, it was revealed that Brooklyn Peltz Beckham was trying to become a professional chef. His online video series, "Cookin' With Brooklyn", attracted criticism due to the large professional crew and high production costs per episode and his lack of professional experience.