Marc Anthony Breaks His Silence on the Beckham Family Drama

In a scandal that has rocked two of the world's most recognisable families, the Latin music icon has finally spoken out — after being dragged into the Beckhams' ongoing war of words.

Marc Anthony, 57, found himself at the centre of a social media firestorm last month after Brooklyn Beckham, 26, dropped a bombshell six-page statement accusing his parents, Sir David and Victoria Beckham, of emotional sabotage and public humiliation at his 2022 wedding to Nicola Peltz.

Marc Anthony performs during the 64th Vina del Mar International Song Festival on 23 February 2025 in Vina del Mar, Chile. | Source: Getty Images

At the heart of it all? A moment that was supposed to be romantic and unforgettable — the couple's first dance — which Brooklyn claims was hijacked by his own mother, with Marc's help.

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Marc — who has been close with the Beckhams for decades — finally addressed the claims.

Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, David Beckham and Victoria Beckham attend THE COSTUME INSTITUTE GALA: "SUPERHEROES" with honorary chair GIORGIO ARMANI at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on 5 May 2008 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

"I have nothing to say about what's happening with the family," the singer said. "They're a wonderful, wonderful family. I've known them since before the kids were born. I'm godfather to Cruz."

But he didn't hold back completely. "I'm really close to the family. But I have nothing to say about what happened there," he added. "It's extremely unfortunate how it's playing out — but [how it's playing out] is hardly the truth."

(L-R) Mia Regan, Romeo, Cruz, Harper, David, Victoria, Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham attend the Netflix 'Beckham' UK Premiere at The Curzon Mayfair on 3 October 2023 in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Brooklyn's original statement stunned fans and the press alike. He claimed that what was supposed to be a magical first dance with his new bride was derailed when Marc called him up on stage — only to find Victoria waiting there instead.

"My mum hijacked my first dance with my wife, which had been planned weeks in advance to a romantic love song," Brooklyn wrote. "In front of our 500 wedding guests, Marc Anthony called me to the stage, where in the schedule was planned to be my romantic dance with my wife but instead my mum was waiting to dance with me instead."

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz pose on the day of their vow renewel in images published 11 August 2025. | Source: Instagram/brooklynpeltzbeckham

He alleged the dance was deeply uncomfortable, claiming his mother "danced very inappropriately" on him in full view of guests — leaving him feeling "humiliated" and devastated.

The emotional fallout was swift. Multiple reports claimed Nicola, 31, was left in tears by the unexpected scene, fleeing the room as guests watched on in awkward silence.

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz pose on the day of their vow renewel in images published 11 August 2025. | Source: Instagram/brooklynpeltzbeckham

Enter DJ Fat Tony — the Beckhams' longtime friend and the man behind the decks that night. Speaking on "This Morning" just days after Brooklyn's post, the musician tried to set the record straight.

"What happened was, basically, Marc Anthony was performing on stage, he then called Brooklyn onto stage," Tony recalled. "Brooklyn went on to the stage, and the next minute everyone's expecting Nicola to go up and do the first dance, and then Marc asked for the most beautiful woman in the room to come to the stage — and then he says, 'Victoria, come to the stage.'"

Tony admitted that the moment became visibly tense, noting that Brooklyn looked gutted, and Nicola "left the room crying her eyes out".

The DJ later described the moment in more detail, telling the Daily Mail that Brooklyn's hands were placed on his mother's waist at Marc's behest, while her arms were around his neck. However, he insisted he did not view the interaction as overtly inappropriate.

"The timing was inappropriate for me," he explained. "It was meant to be a bride and groom's moment. It was in the heat of the moment. Brooklyn left right after the dance. Nicola left the room and afterwards he went after her."

Lamenting about the aftermath, he added, "The whole situation is just awful, the way it's played out so publicly. Families are families, I don't know what started it. [...] I'm not speaking bad about either party in it, I'm just putting the narrative straight about the dance."

Brooklyn, Victoria and David Beckham attend the GQ Men Of The Year Awards 2019 at Tate Modern on 3 September in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

As the saga continues, fans across social media have erupted — and many are pointing the finger directly at Marc.

"Seems as though Marc Anthony caused the entire problem over the dance," one furious commenter wrote. "He had no business calling the mother up when he knew it should have been the wife. He should be apologising for his stupid actions. And to choreograph the dance by telling the kid to put his hands on his mother's hips is atrocious."

Dr. Woo, Brooklyn Beckham and Victoria Beckham an event celebrating Reebok and Victoria Beckham's partnership at The House on Sunset on 12 April 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images

Another posted, "Go away Antony... you knew what you were doing!! [sic]." Others expressed shock over Marc's now-infamous introduction, "the most beautiful woman in the room".

"Did he really call Victoria the 'most beautiful woman in the room' at somebody else's wedding? That's wildly inappropriate as well," one netizen questioned.

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz pose on the day of their vow renewel in images published 11 August 2025. | Source: Instagram/brooklynpeltzbeckham

While some sympathised with Brooklyn and Nicola, others turned their scorn toward the the couple.

"All I can say is it looks like BB has gone from one controlling family to another! He is the weakest link! He will regret it when, in the future, he will need his family once the present ones have had enough of the wet blanket!" one commenter said.

Others speculated Brooklyn didn't even write the statement himself. "The statement was obviously written by his wife. A British person would never say dancing 'on' me, they would write 'with' me. It's a giveaway!" another observed.

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz pose on the day of their vow renewel in images published 11 August 2025. | Source: Instagram/brooklynpeltzbeckham

Still, some fans hoped that the truth might finally begin to emerge — and possibly help mend the rift between the Beckhams and their estranged son.

"It's good to know the true story of what happened," one supporter wrote. "The Beckhams have been taking a lot of flack, but looks like it was Anthony's fault. Maybe this can calm the relationship war."

But as the dust continues to swirl around this lavish yet ill-fated wedding, one thing is certain: this family feud is far from over.