Highlights
- Marc Anthony describes the public fallout within the Beckham family as “extremely unfortunate”
- The singer says the version of events circulating publicly does not reflect reality
- The comments follow Brooklyn Beckham’s claims about his wedding first dance
- David and Victoria Beckham have not directly responded to the allegations
Singer Marc Anthony has weighed in on the highly publicised rift within the Beckham family, saying the way the dispute has unfolded in public is “hardly the truth”, while stopping short of addressing specific claims.
The 57-year-old, a long-time friend of the Beckhams, performed at Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz’s wedding reception in 2022 and is godfather to their son Cruz.
Marc Anthony distances himself from wedding claims
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Anthony declined to discuss the incident at the centre of the row, describing the situation as regrettable.
“I have nothing to say about what’s happening with the family,” he said. “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.”
He added: “It’s extremely unfortunate how it’s playing out – but how it’s playing out is hardly the truth.”
Brooklyn Beckham details wedding dance dispute
The comments follow a six-page statement shared by Brooklyn Beckham on Instagram on 19 January, in which he confirmed a breakdown in relations between himself, his wife and his parents.
Brooklyn claimed his parents had attempted to “ruin” his relationship with Nicola Peltz and said he had no intention of reconciling.
A key point of contention was the couple’s first dance at their wedding. Brooklyn said the moment had been planned weeks in advance, but alleged it was disrupted when Marc Anthony called him to the stage and his mother, Victoria Beckham, joined him instead of his wife.
He claimed the dance left him feeling “uncomfortable and humiliated”, adding that his mother danced “very inappropriately” in front of guests.
DJ recalls an ‘awkward’ moment
Wedding DJ Fat Tony later described the incident as “really awkward for everyone in the room” during an appearance on ITV’s This Morning.
Amid online speculation, he clarified that there was no provocative behaviour, dismissing exaggerated descriptions of the moment.
Fat Tony also claimed Anthony invited “the most beautiful woman in the room” to join Brooklyn for the dance, but said Victoria Beckham’s name rather than Nicola Peltz’s, which he said caused the bride to leave the room in tears.
Silence from the Beckhams
Sir David and Lady Beckham have not responded publicly to Brooklyn’s allegations, despite repeated requests for comment.
However, speaking more broadly about young people and social media while attending the World Economic Forum in Davos last month, Sir David remarked that children are “allowed to make mistakes” — a comment some have viewed as an indirect reference to the ongoing situation.
Related: Brooklyn Beckham earlier accused his parents of straining his marriage to Nicola Peltz
The singer jokingly texted Clairo saying, "Let's f**k her up," sparking an online frenzy
Why Charli XCX jokingly declared war on Peppa Pig after one viral comment
Highlights
What started as a playful celebrity game has turned into one of the internet's most unexpected viral moments, with Charli XCX jokingly threatening to "f**k up" Peppa Pig after the beloved cartoon character appeared to dismiss singer Clairo.
The exchange quickly spread across social media, drawing reactions from fans and fellow musicians, while turning an unlikely clash between a pop star and a fictional children's character into a trending talking point.
Peppa Pig's viral remark sparked the joke
The playful exchange began during Peppa Pig's appearance in Pitchfork's Over/Under game, where the animated character rated a selection of music artists.
While expressing admiration for acts including PinkPantheress and The Beatles, Peppa responded to Clairo by saying, "I don't know her," a line widely recognised as a reference to Mariah Carey's famous response when asked about Jennifer Lopez.
The remark, accompanied by a knowing glance at the camera, quickly gained traction online.
Charli XCX rushed to Clairo's defence
After seeing the clip, Charli XCX privately messaged Clairo, writing, "Let's f**k her up," alongside a screenshot of the viral post.
Clairo later shared the exchange on social media, prompting thousands of reactions from fans, many of whom responded with pig and bacon-themed jokes.
PinkPantheress, whom Peppa had praised in the original video, also joined the conversation, posting a message supporting Clairo.
As the exchange continued, Clairo responded to the growing attention with humour, replying to posts before eventually telling followers, "ok that's enoughhhhh lolllllllllll."
Some fans joked that the viral moment was the perfect opportunity for the singer to announce new music, though Clairo replied that she did not have anything ready to share.
Her most recent album, Charm, was released in 2024, with its accompanying tour concluding in 2025.
Charli XCX keeps her focus on new music
While the online joke continued to gather momentum, Charli XCX did not publicly add to the exchange.
Instead, the singer has been focusing on promoting her upcoming album, Music, Fashion, Film, which is scheduled for release on July 24.
Although fans speculated that one of the track titles could be a playful nod to the viral exchange, there has been no indication that the album references the light-hearted social media moment.