«I have nothing to say about what is happening with the family.» With these words, the singer Marc Anthony referred to the crisis that divided the Beckham clan. A friend of the family, the artist was present at the wedding of Brooklyn Beckham y Nicola Peltzand was the protagonist of one of the most controversial and commented moments behind the family dispute.
The first-born son of the former captain of the English football team and the fashion designer and former pop star of the Spice Girls group stated that his parents «they have tried tirelessly to ruin» his relationship with the American actress Nicola Peltz-Beckhameven «before» getting married in April 2022.
Before Brooklyn’s message blew up the Beckham clanthere were already rumors and versions about the reasons behind the family conflict and why The 26-year-old had distanced himself from his parents to live with his wife in Los Angeles and dedicate himself to photography.
Marc Anthony’s gesture that sparked the scandal at Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding
According to information published by People and other sources close to Peltz’s family, the family dispute dates back to an event that occurred in Brooklyn’s wedding with the 30-year-old millionaire heiress.
There, the singer Marc Anthony —a close friend of the Beckhams— offered a show as a gift to the newlyweds. Before starting, at a moment that according to those present was planned as something special for the newlyweds, the artist invited Brooklyn and «the most beautiful woman of the night» to the stage.
The guests were perplexed to notice that the singer did not refer to the bride, but to nothing more and nothing less than Victoria Beckhamwho shared a slow dance with his son Brooklyn, who -originally- he had to share with the brand new Mrs. Peltz-Beckham.
“My mother was waiting to dance with me. He danced in a totally out of place way in front of everyone. “I have never felt so uncomfortable or humiliated in my life,” Brooklyn said in his Instagram post.
He added that Victoria «he canceled the making of Nicola’s dress at the last minutewhen she was very excited about the idea of showing off her creation, which forced her to urgently look for a new dress.»
In addition, he claimed that his parents had «disrespected» his wife and that she was not invited to the former soccer player’s 50th birthday party in May. «I don’t let myself be controlled, I defend myself for the first time in my life. «I don’t want to reconcile with my family.»he sentenced.
Marc Anthony talks about the crisis in the Beckham family
After the scandal, there were numerous statements that came to lightboth for and against David and Victoria; from the American rapper Snoop Dogg -David’s friend-, until DJ Fat Tonywho scored Brooklyn and Nicola’s wedding.
Finally, it was the turn of the «king of sauce»who gave an interview to The Hollywood Reporterwhere, in addition to talking about his career and the role of Latin music in the United States, he referred to the dispute between the «second royal family» of the United Kingdom.
«They are a wonderful family. I’ve known them since before the kids were born. «I am the godfather of Cruz – the youngest son of the Beckhams -,» said Marc Anthony, when asked about the subject.
He assured that he is «very close to the family,» but avoided making further comments regarding what «happened there.» «It’s extremely unfortunate how it’s developing — but [cómo se está desarrollando] It’s hardly the truth.»he stated.
