Happy birthday to David Beckham!
What good things cannot be said about this gem of a man? The British soccer player, father of four and husband to fashion designer Victoria Beckham is 45 years old today and we will take any excuse to profess our love and admiration for the Beckham family.
In fact, it only feels fitting to take a trip down memory lane and see how this beautiful family came to be!
The soccer player and Spice Girls singer met at a soccer game and dated for about a year before announcing their engagement in 1998. Over a year later, their eldest son Brooklyn Beckham was born.
The couple would later say "I Do"at Luttrellstown Castle in Dublin, Ireland. Talk about a fairy tale!
So much has changed over the years for the family with the arrival of three more kids and Victoria switching gears to create her eponymous fashion empire. But one thing that hasn't changed about the birthday boy is that he is a true family man.
David is also a proud dad to Romeo, Cruz and Harper Beckham and from what we can tell from his Instagram, the fun and love is endless in the Beckham household!
Whether it's weddings, soccer games or being front-row staples at Fashion Week, the family of four is always on the go.
For more visual representations of #couplegoals and a complete rewind of David and Victoria's romance, scroll below!
A Posh Engagement
After dating for only a few months, David Beckham and (then) Victoria Adams got engaged in January 1998.
They Do!
In the summer of 1999, the Manchester United footballer and the Spice Girls singer exchanged vows in a castle outside of Dublin. Exclusive photos were sold to OK! Magazine for an undisclosed sum but the couple frequently shares wedding memories on their anniversaries.
Perfect Match
Sparks flew immediately between the pair when they met. "Completely love at first sight. He told me he went home and wrote my [telephone] number on so many other things in case he lost it," Victoria shared with Elle.
Sporty & Posh
He's a world-famous soccer player. She's a member of the Spice Girls and fashion designer. Together, they always get cameras buzzing when they appear on red carpets such as the 2008 ESPY Awards.
Spice Up Our Lives
The couple shares four children together: Brooklyn, Harper, Romeo and Cruz Beckham.
As the kids grew up in the public eye, both mom and dad always made family nights a priority, such as the premiere of the Spice Girls musical Viva Forever in December 2012.
Date Nights Done Right
Despite their busy careers, this couple always makes time for date night. Rewind to the 2014 Met Gala when the pair showed up in matching white outfits.
Couple Goals
"Happy Anniversary to an amazing wife, mummy and strong business woman," David shared in July 2017 when celebrating their 18th anniversary.
And the Award Goes To...
From holidays and birthdays to award shows and anniversaries, these two make it a habit to celebrate life both on and off social media. "Love u so so much @davidbeckham x Thank u for making my birthday so special x The perfect day!! All 6 of us together x kisses x," Victoria shared on her birthday in 2018.
Dynamic Duo
"We always make time for each other as a couple and as a family. David and I have nothing to prove," the designer once told Grazia. "We love each other, look out for each other and are strong as both partners and parents."
Proud Family
"We're a strong family unit. We've got strong parents," David previously told BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs. "We were brought up with the right values."
Fashion Forward
Back in January 2018, the couple showcased their love for fashion while attending a Louis Vuitton show as part of Paris Fashion Week.
Royal Guests
While Prince Harry and Meghan Markle received plenty of attention during their 2018 royal wedding, two famous guests also had heads turning for all the right reasons.
Making A Legacy
Watching the Beckham kids grow up over the decades has been a joy, including seeing Brooklyn join his parents in matching tailored suits at GQ's Men of the Year Awards in 2019.
Fashionable Fam
Victoria is known for her glam fashion, and brought the whole family (including daughter-in-law Nicola Peltz Beckham) to her Victoria Beckham runway show during Paris Fashion Week in 2022.
Power Couple
In October 2023, the pair attended the premiere of David's new Netflix documentary, Beckham. "I'm so proud of you ... and everything you’ve achieved," wrote Victoria on Instagram.
Ride or Die
Ever the British gentleman, David carried his wife as they left her 50th birthday celebrations on April 20, 2024. "I still can’t believe how special you made me feel on this evening, on my birthday, this entire week, and all of our magical years together! Thank you. I love you so much!" she swooned via her Instagram Story.
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