David Beckham publicly congratulates Marc Anthony on baby news amid Beckham family feud

David Beckham has shown support for longtime friend Marc Anthony in a public way after the Latin music star and his wife Nadia Ferreira announced they are expecting their second child together, Anthony’s eighth overall, even as Anthony has been drawn into recent Beckham family headlines.

On Wednesday, Marc Anthony and Ferreira shared the pregnancy news on Instagram with a photo of Ferreira’s baby bump, featuring their hands and that of their young son Marco resting on her belly. In their joint caption, the couple celebrated their third wedding anniversary and expressed gratitude for the “great gift life gives us,” adding that “Marquito is going to be a big brother.”

Beckham, who has known Anthony for years and has stood beside him at major personal moments, including serving as best man at Anthony’s January 2023 wedding, took to the comments on the announcement with a straightforward message of excitement, “Soooooo excited ❤️” alongside heart emojis tagging both Anthony and Ferreira.

The warm public message stands out because it comes amid a very public feud between Beckham and his son Brooklyn Beckham. Last week, Brooklyn posted a lengthy Instagram statement saying he did not want to reconcile with his parents, accusing them of controlling his life and alleging they interfered in his relationship with wife Nicola Peltz Beckham. Among the examples Brooklyn mentioned, he recounted an awkward moment at his own wedding in 2022, when Anthony, who performed at the reception, invited Victoria Beckham onto the stage ahead of his planned first dance with Nicola, a moment Brooklyn described as humiliating.

Despite the broader family drama, Beckham’s comment on Anthony’s Instagram signals that his friendship with the singer remains strong. Anthony, 57, already has six children from previous relationships and shares twins with Jennifer Lopez, among others, and his expanding family continues to attract celebration from fans and friends alike.

Fans and followers responded warmly to the baby announcement itself, adding their congratulations in the comments alongside Beckham’s message. The congratulatory thread highlights the genuine affection many in their circle hold for Anthony and Ferreira during this joyful moment in their lives.