David Beckham's Public Show of Support for Marc Anthony
David Beckham has publicly demonstrated his continued friendship with singer Marc Anthony, despite recent revelations placing the Latin music star at the centre of the ongoing Brooklyn Beckham wedding controversy. The football legend's supportive comments have surprised some fans, given the timing of the family feud becoming public knowledge.
Baby Announcement Sparks Public Congratulations
On Wednesday morning, Marc Anthony, aged 57 and a longstanding family friend of David and Victoria Beckham, revealed that his wife Nadia Ferreira, 26, is expecting their first child together. This will be the musician's eighth child overall. The couple marked their third wedding anniversary by sharing the happy news on Instagram with a photograph showcasing Nadia's baby bump.
Among Marc Anthony's 13.9 million followers, David Beckham was quick to comment, tagging both the singer and his wife while writing enthusiastically: 'Soooooo excited ❤️❤️'. David, along with his son Romeo, also liked a promotional post from Marc Anthony earlier this week regarding his upcoming Las Vegas residency. This public display of support has raised eyebrows among some observers, given the proximity to Brooklyn Beckham's explosive statement about his 2022 wedding.
Brooklyn's Explosive Allegations
David and Victoria Beckham's eldest son dramatically escalated the family feud last week by releasing a comprehensive six-page statement. In this document, Brooklyn declared he does not wish to reconcile with his parents and has consciously 'chosen' a 'peaceful' life with his wife Nicola Peltz Beckham.
The statement contained numerous allegations, with one of the most prominent centring on his wedding day. Brooklyn claimed that his mother Victoria 'hijacked' his first dance with Nicola during their 2022 wedding celebration. According to his account, Marc Anthony 'called me to the stage' where, instead of sharing the planned romantic moment with his new bride, he found his mother waiting to dance with him.
Brooklyn described feeling profoundly uncomfortable, stating: 'She danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone. I've never felt more uncomfortable or humiliated in my entire life.' While Marc Anthony has not publicly commented on these specific allegations, the wedding's DJ, Fat Tony, a longtime friend of the Beckham family, has placed responsibility squarely with the singer.
DJ Fat Tony's Version of Events
Speaking exclusively to the Daily Mail, DJ Fat Tony provided a detailed narrative of what transpired during the controversial first dance. He explained that Marc Anthony was performing on stage and called Brooklyn up to join him. As guests anticipated Nicola joining her husband for their first dance, Marc instead requested 'the most beautiful woman in the room' to come to the stage, subsequently calling Victoria forward.
Tony revealed that Brooklyn looked 'devastated' at having to share this moment with his mother instead of his wife, and that Nicola left the room 'crying her eyes out'. He described the scene: 'At one point Brooklyn's hands were on his mother's waist while her arms were placed around his neck.'
The DJ emphasised that the issue was one of timing, stating: 'The timing was inappropriate for me. It was meant to be a bride and groom’s moment... It was in the heat of the moment. Brooklyn left right after the dance. Nicola left the room and afterwards he went after her.' He clarified that his intention was not to speak ill of anyone but to 'put the narrative straight about the dance'.
Broader Family Conflict Revealed
Brooklyn's statement extended far beyond the wedding dance incident, outlining a pattern of alleged control and conflict. He accused his parents of attempting to 'ruin my relationship since before my wedding', claiming Victoria cancelled making Nicola's wedding dress at the last minute and that both parents pressured him to sign away rights to his name weeks before the ceremony.
He also alleged that family members told him Nicola was 'not blood' and 'not family' the night before the wedding, and that his parents have consistently placed 'Brand Beckham' and public image above genuine family relationships. Brooklyn expressed that since distancing himself from his family, his lifelong anxiety has disappeared, and he has found peace with his wife.
The contrast between this very public family rift and David Beckham's warm, public congratulations to Marc Anthony highlights the complex dynamics at play. While the singer remains implicated in one of the central grievances, David's social media interaction suggests their personal friendship remains intact, adding another layer to this ongoing celebrity saga.
