This Week in 3 Minutes: Beckham & Jolie-Pitt Sons Hospitalized, Shawn Johnson’s Son Struggles to Breathe, & More

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David and Victoria Beckham’s son was hospitalized, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s son was involved in an accident, and Shawn Johnson East’s son had breathing problems…read about this and more in our weekly digest.

Missed out on this week’s headline-worthy events that took place in the lives of some of Hollywood’s biggest stars? Don’t fret because we’ve got you covered with our compilation of noteworthy highlights. From the hospitalization of two famous sons to the maternal crisis Shawn Johnson East endured, catch up on what you may have missed below.

Shawn East Johnson with her son Barrett "Bear" Madison, as seen in her Instagram story | Source: Instagram/shawnjohnson

Shawn East Johnson with her son Barrett “Bear” Madison, as seen in her Instagram story | Source: Instagram/shawnjohnson

Why Was David and Victoria Beckham’s Eldest Son Hospitalized?

Brooklyn Beckham, son of David and Victoria Beckham, shared some worrying news on Instagram about a recent injury. With millions of followers, he opened up about his condition in a heartfelt post.

A fan comment about Brooklyn Beckham, posted on July 3, 2024 | Source: Instagram/brooklynpeltzbeckham

A fan comment about Brooklyn Beckham, posted on July 3, 2024 | Source: Instagram/brooklynpeltzbeckham

The 25-year-old posted a black-and-white selfie from his hospital bed. He wore a hospital gown and a baseball cap, attempting a brave smile despite his discomfort.

Alongside the image, Brooklyn wrote, “Broke my shoulder but all good cause I have @nicolaannepeltzbeckham [his wife] to look after me xx love you babe,” and added two heart emojis.

Brooklyn later shared a more candid glimpse of his injury on Instagram Stories. He posted a photo of his back, showing the seriousness of his shoulder issue.

A photo of Brooklyn Beckham shared on his Instagram Stories, posted on August, 4, 2024 Source: Instagram/brooklynpeltzbeckham

A photo of Brooklyn Beckham shared on his Instagram Stories, posted on August, 4, 2024 Source: Instagram/brooklynpeltzbeckham

While the details of how Brooklyn sustained the injury remain unclear, his fans and well-wishers have flooded his posts with messages of support and encouragement.

One fan commented, “Hope your healing goes well xx ❤️,” while another wrote, “Speedy recovery, very debilitating having such an injury. 😢 Expressions of concern and support continued, with messages like, “Oh no! I hope you’re doing well!” and “Praying for your complete recovery 🙏 ❤️.”

A fan comment about Brooklyn Beckham, posted on July 3, 2024 | Source: Instagram/brooklynpeltzbeckham

A fan comment about Brooklyn Beckham, posted on July 3, 2024 | Source: Instagram/brooklynpeltzbeckham

Brooklyn’s post also sparked curiosity among his followers, with many eager to know more about the circumstances that led to his injury. Comments like, “So everyone wants to know how you did it, are you going to tell us? 😮 reflect the growing interest in his story.

As Brooklyn recovers, his wife, Nicola has been a pillar of support for him. The actress shared a heartfelt glimpse of Brooklyn’s healing journey with her followers.

A photo of Brooklyn Beckham shared on Nicola's Instagram Stories, posted on August 4, 2024 | Source: Instagram/nicolaannepeltzbeckham

A photo of Brooklyn Beckham shared on Nicola’s Instagram Stories, posted on August 4, 2024 | Source: Instagram/nicolaannepeltzbeckham

In one touching photo, Nicola captured Brooklyn holding their dog with one hand while his injured arm was propped up in a sling. The image speaks volumes even without a caption, as Nicola chose to accompany it with just a white heart emoji.

Meanwhile, Brooklyn’s injury seems to have occurred while his famous family was away. Victoria and David Beckham along with their other children, were enjoying a picturesque vacation in Italy.

 

What Happened to Shawn Johnson East’s Son?

Shawn Johnson East recently shared a harrowing experience involving her two-year-old son, Jett James. The former Olympic gymnast, known for her incredible composure under pressure, found herself in a terrifying situation when Jett woke up in the middle of the night with severe breathing difficulties due to croup.

This health scare occurred while Shawn was visiting Paris with her husband, Andrew East, and their children, Jett, Bear, and Drew Hazel, for the 2024 Summer Games.

Shawn East Johnson and her husband Andrew East with their two sons, posted on July 30, 2024 | Source: Instagram/shawnjohnson

Shawn East Johnson and her husband Andrew East with their two sons, posted on July 30, 2024 | Source: Instagram/shawnjohnson

In an emotional post on her Instagram Stories dated August 6, Shawn, 32, detailed the incident, describing how Jett suddenly struggled to breathe, prompting panicked calls for help.

Shawn Johnson East's husband Andrew East with their youngest son Barrett Madison, posted on July 30, 2024 | Source: Instagram/shawnjohnson

Shawn Johnson East’s husband Andrew East with their youngest son Barrett Madison, posted on July 30, 2024 | Source: Instagram/shawnjohnson

“Behind the scenes, the past week has been a rollercoaster,” she wrote, overlaying a photo of her sleeping younger son, Barrett “Bear” Madison. “Jett got a severe case of croup and woke up in the middle of the night (5 nights ago) unable to breathe 😭.”

The ordeal did not end there. Shortly after Jett’s condition improved, her younger son Bear also fell ill. Shawn expressed her gratitude towards the Team USA house doctors and local medical professionals who provided essential care during their crisis.

Shawn East Johnson's son, Barrett "Bear" Madison, as seen in her Instagram story | Source: Instagram/shawnjohnson

Shawn East Johnson’s son, Barrett “Bear” Madison, as seen in her Instagram story | Source: Instagram/shawnjohnson

When a follower asked about the most stressful part of her trip, Shawn did not hesitate to point out the challenges of dealing with sick children abroad. “Sick kids in a foreign country,” she responded, sharing a picture of herself holding Bear.