David Beckham praises family and famous friends for making 50th birthday ‘special' in new pics after Brooklyn letdown

The Sun

05-05-2025

DAVID Beckham has shared brand new photos from his lavish 50th birthday bash.
The iconic footballer marked his big day with a string of events with his family and loved ones, minus eldest son Brooklyn Beckham, who was noticeably absent.
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In a wild night at London's Core Restaurant on Saturday night, David, wife Victoria, and a host of guests including celebs like Eva Longoria, Guy Ritchie and Tom Cruise made sure he turned the big 5-0 in style.
Now posting pictures from the night, David shared an insight into the ultra-private event, which went on until 3.30am when it was shut down due to noise complaints.
Among the new details was the lemon drizzle birthday cake by restaurant owner Clare Smyth, and pictures of his son Cruz's performance of Islands in the Stream – David and Victoria's song.
Posting the pictures on both Facebook and Instagram, David celebrated those who made the effort to come out, starting with wife Victoria.
In a photo showing her giving a speech to guests, Victoria was seen commanding the audience as David laughed sitting next to her.
Captioning the picture on Instagram Stories, David wrote: 'Thank you for always laughing with me and at me @victoriabeckham'
In another, in which he has his arm around director Guy Ritchie, he wrote: 'Love you mate, thank you for your guidance and friendship.'
Celebrating nearly every attendee, David posted loving messages to those who came out for the night.
In one picture of him laughing with Tom Cruise, he declared they were 'all smiles' and joked: 'I think I might have mentioned being in the next Mission impossible.'
He called Authentic CEO James Salter 'his partner', and Derek White, Mazdack Rassi and David Gardner his 'friends for life' and 'the rat pack'.
Inside David Beckham's 50th birthday party in London – from son Cruz's special performance to A-list guests
On another shot with Gordon Ramsay, David couldn't resist taking a cheeky swipe, and wrote: 'Gordon even admitted I make a better risotto, unfortunately I didn't get that on camera. Love you mate.'
In a cuddly shot with Eva Longoria, he added: 'Thank you for our friendship'.
In a shout out to his children, David also revealed that Harper had said a few words at the dinner as well, calling her his 'pretty lady' as he praised her 'special words'.
He also shared a snap from son Cruz's performance of Islands in The Stream, David thanked the 'special surprise from his little boy'.
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Family Heartache
While the family made the most of the big milestone in David's life, it was tinged with sadness after eldest son Brooklyn snubbed all birthday events alongside wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham.
It's believed they are both set to attend the MET Gala this evening instead.
The party in London capped off a string of intimate family events to celebrate David.
David revealed he took boys Cruz and Romeo on a fishing trip ahead of his birthday, noting that son Brooklyn "was missed" on one of the photographs.
On Thursday the family held an intimate dinner at their Cotswolds mansion.
After that, the family had a flying visit to Bordeaux for an afternoon at a vineyard, and were later seen emerging from their posh hotel, after splashing the cash at one of their favourite hotel's in the city, La Réserve.
They then headed back to the UK for the big bash in Kensington – where they partied until police shut it down.
An onlooker said: 'David's party really went off and the longer time went on, the louder the music seemed to get.
'Some neighbours weren't very happy when it was still so loud at 2am and leaned out windows to see where the racket was from.'
Kensington and Chelsea Council said advice was given to minimise disruption.
An onlooker added: 'Whatever the council said worked because the music stopped immediately.'
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