Marc Anthony Responds to Beckham Family Rift: 'Hardly the Truth'

Wed Feb 11 2026 01:30:23 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Singer Marc Anthony addresses the recent controversies surrounding the Beckham family's dynamics, calling the situation 'extremely unfortunate' but emphasizing that it doesn't reflect the full truth.

Singer Marc Anthony has expressed concern over the public fallout within the Beckham family, describing it as 'extremely unfortunate.' After Brooklyn Beckham's controversial remarks about a wedding incident involving Anthony, the singer insists there is more to the story than what has been reported. He remains close to the family and hopes to clarify the misunderstood narrative.

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. However, Brooklyn recently expressed that he felt uncomfortable and humiliated during the couple's first dance when Anthony prompted him to dance with his mother instead of his wife.

Brooklyn stated that his mother danced very inappropriately with him, leading to a tense situation. Sir David and Lady Beckham have not commented on the situation since Brooklyn published his statement.

Speaking to the Hollywood Reporter, Anthony remarked, 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. He reiterated that the unfolding drama does not reflect the actual situation, calling it unfortunate.

Recently, Brooklyn Beckham published a detailed Instagram statement reflecting tensions between him, his wife, and the Beckham family, claiming they attempted to ruin my relationship with Peltz, wishing to avoid any reconciliation.

Wedding DJ Fat Tony previously described the atmosphere during the wedding as awkward, confirming that Anthony had called for Brooklyn to join him on stage instead of Nicola, which led to her leaving in tears.

Amid the chaos, Sir David Beckham had noted that children are allowed to make mistakes, but neither he nor Lady Beckham have made formal comments regarding their son’s revelations or the statement from Anthony.