David Beckham is reportedly leaning on close friend Tom Cruise as he navigates ongoing tensions within his family. Sources claim the Hollywood star has become a key source of support for Beckham as the former soccer icon struggles with the continued estrangement from his eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham.
The former England captain was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with support from family members, friends and fellow celebrities. However, according to reports, Brooklyn was notably absent from the ceremony despite living only a short distance away in Los Angeles.
An insider told Heat World, "This was such a bittersweet day for David. It was such an honour to get a star on the Walk of Fame, but at the same time, it was a hugely disappointing day because he was holding out hope Brooklyn would come."
Sources claim that David has found support in conversations with his longtime friend Tom Cruise. According to insiders, Cruise understands the difficulties of dealing with a strained parent-child relationship, which has helped Beckham during this challenging time.
As per them, Cruise has been supporting his friend David by sharing his own experiences with family challenges. The source claimed that Cruise has encouraged Beckham to focus on his other three children and appreciate the strong relationships he has with them.