Marc Anthony Addresses Beckham Family Rift: 'Hardly the Truth'

Wed Feb 11 2026 01:25:59 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

In a recent interview, singer Marc Anthony discusses the unfortunate fallout within the Beckham family, emphasizing that the public narrative is misrepresentative of the truth.

Marc Anthony has commented on the alleged rift within the Beckham family, describing it as 'extremely unfortunate' but suggesting that the way it has been portrayed is 'hardly the truth'. Anthony, who has long-standing ties with the Beckham family, performed at Brooklyn Beckham's wedding in 2022. The feud surfaced when Brooklyn expressed discomfort over a recent family dance incident involving his mother. Anthony refrains from criticizing the family, stating, 'They're a wonderful family' while distancing himself from the ongoing drama.

Marc Anthony has expressed that the way the Beckham family rift has been portrayed is 'hardly the truth' but described it as 'extremely unfortunate'.

The renowned singer, who has a longstanding friendship with the Beckham family and performed at Brooklyn Beckham's wedding reception in 2022, shared his insights during a recent interview with the Hollywood Reporter. He stated, I have nothing to say about what's happening with the family. They're a wonderful, wonderful family. I've known them since before the kids were born. I'm godfather to Cruz. I'm really close to the family. But I have nothing to say about what happened there.

This statement comes in the wake of Brooklyn Beckham's revealing social media post, where he alleged that his parents had tried to "ruin my relationship" with his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham. Brooklyn voiced his discomfort over how the couple's first dance was managed at the wedding, accusing his mother of stepping in to dance with him instead of his bride, which he found humiliating. The incident escalated tensions, leading to Brooklyn's declaration that he does not wish to reconcile with his family.

While Anthony remained tight-lipped on the specifics, he reiterated that the portrayal of events is skewed, indicating that there are deeper, unaddressed issues at play within the Beckham family dynamic. The ongoing conflict continues to attract public interest, with the family notably silent on the matter, leading to speculation over their silence and the authenticity of Brooklyn's claims.