Marc Anthony Defends Beckham Family Amid Controversial Wedding Claims

Wed Feb 11 2026 00:29:20 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Singer Marc Anthony calls the public narrative around the Beckham wedding rift 'hardly the truth', expressing his support for the family during the ongoing controversy.

Marc Anthony, a close friend of the Beckham family, spoke out regarding the recent feud stirred by Brooklyn Beckham's claim that a dance with his mother at his wedding was humiliating. The singer described the situation as unfortunate, disputing its portrayal in the media and reaffirming his longstanding friendship with the Beckhams. Brooklyn's recent statements have sparked public interest and discussions about family dynamics within the high-profile family.

Singer Marc Anthony has described the Beckham family rift as extremely unfortunate, but added that the way it has played out is hardly the truth.

The 57-year-old performed at Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham's wedding reception in 2022 and is a close friend of the wider family. Brooklyn recently expressed feelings of discomfort and humiliation regarding how their first dance was handled, suggesting Anthony's involvement contributed to the awkwardness.

Beckham claimed that Anthony called him to dance with his mother instead of his wife, with Brooklyn describing his mother's dancing as very inappropriate. The wider Beckham family has not publicly commented, but Anthony defended them by stating he remains close to the family and has known them for many years.

Speaking to the Hollywood Reporter, Anthony expressed his support for the Beckhams, saying: They're a wonderful, wonderful family. He emphasized the unfortunate nature of the events as they have unfolded, citing that the portrayal of the situation does not accurately reflect the truth.

Brooklyn had previously released an Instagram statement detailing tensions between him, his wife, and the Beckham family, ultimately declaring his desire not to reconcile and accusing his parents of ruining his relationship.

This revelation comes amidst mixed reactions from the public and social media, particularly concerning familial dynamics and wedding traditions intersecting with celebrity culture."