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Beckhams Dismiss Affair Claims as They Celebrate David Beckham’s 50th Birthday
David and Victoria Beckham are seemingly unconcerned by renewed allegations from Rebecca Loos, who persists in asserting a past affair with the former football icon from over two decades ago. Instead, the prominent couple is focused on commemorating David’s upcoming 50th birthday with lavish celebrations.
Early Birthday Festivities in Miami
Victoria Beckham, marking her own 50th year recently, shared images on Instagram from the birthday kickoff. “What a way to commence the first of numerous birthday festivities for @davidbeckham, surrounded by cherished friends and family x Kisses from Miami!” she wrote, accompanying a carousel of photos showing the Beckham family elegantly dressed at a Miami gathering.
David Beckham also shared snapshots from the glamorous, celebrity-filled event, including a picture with Victoria, signaling a united front amid the resurfaced allegations.
Family Appreciation on Mother’s Day
Adding to the celebratory and family-centric atmosphere, David Beckham publicly acknowledged the important women in his life on Mother’s Day in the UK. He expressed gratitude for his wife, mother, and mother-in-law, stating he is “so lucky to have so many incredible women around [him] who are the most amazing Mum’s.”
In a heartfelt message, he lauded these women, “I learn from you every single day. Happy Mothers Day @victoriabeckham @sandra_beckham49 @jackie.adams_ We Love You so much. Kiddies are so lucky to have a mum like yours @brooklynpeltzbeckham @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham #HarperSeven.”
The Beckhams, who married in 1999, are parents to four children: Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper.
Rebecca Loos Reiterates Affair Allegations
Rebecca Loos, David Beckham’s former personal assistant, initially gained notoriety in 2004 when she claimed to have had a months-long affair with the globally recognized athlete.
These infidelity claims have re-emerged following the release of David Beckham’s documentary series on Netflix in 2023.
Despite consistently denying Loos’s assertions over the years, David Beckham has not yet responded to her latest remarks.
Loos, in a recent interview with “60 Minutes Australia,” reaffirmed her accusations, insisting she “never exaggerated” or “lied about a single thing,” contradicting David Beckham’s previous denials.
Loos on Speaking Out and Past Relationship
Loos described herself as “brave” for speaking out “against the strongest, most influential couple in the media who possess vast resources for top-tier PR and legal representation.”
She added, “All I had on my side was the truth.”
Reflecting on the alleged affair, Loos recounted falling for “every cliche line” from David Beckham, which she said made her feel “massively played.”
Now “very happily married,” Loos recalled the “traumatic” experience of seeing “loads of horrible stories” about herself and Victoria Beckham, while attention on David Beckham remained comparatively muted after she publicly disclosed her account.
Body Language Analysis
Body language expert Judi James suggested that Loos’s expressions during her recent interview still reveal “moments of softness” towards David Beckham, indicating complex emotions persist despite the years.
Victoria Beckham’s Past Resentment
Victoria Beckham has consistently shown public support for her husband, but in their docuseries, she acknowledged feeling “resentment” when the “nightmare” of the initial allegations surfaced. She confessed it was “the most unhappy” period of her life.
“It was the hardest period because it felt like the world was against us. … We were against each other, if I’m being completely honest,” Victoria Beckham shared, describing the situation as a “circus.”
David Beckham acknowledged the immense difficulty of witnessing Victoria’s pain, and the couple later renewed their wedding vows in 2006, signifying a commitment to move forward.