David Beckham Celebrates 50th Birthday Amid Family Drama

David Beckham recently marked his milestone 50th birthday with a series of lavish celebrations spanning multiple locations, drawing attention not only for the star-studded guest list but also for notable family absences.

The festivities included a high-profile dinner at London's Core restaurant, where celebrities including Tom Cruise, Eva Longoria, Gordon Ramsay, and Guy Ritchie joined the celebration. The party reportedly continued until 3:35 am when it was shut down by Kensington and Chelsea Council officers following noise complaints from neighbors.

Victoria Beckham organized additional celebrations, including a private jet trip to the Petrus vineyard in France where David enjoyed his favorite wine, followed by dinner in Paris. She later shared glimpses of the multi-day celebrations on social media, including photos of herself and daughter Harper wearing matching dresses at one of the events.

The celebrations were marked by a conspicuous absence - the Beckhams' eldest son Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz-Beckham did not attend any of the birthday events. According to reports, Brooklyn and Nicola attempted to arrange a private celebration with David in London but were denied. Sources described their absence as a "real blow" to David, with some reports suggesting that family tensions, particularly between Brooklyn and his brother Romeo's girlfriend Kim Turnbull, may have contributed to the situation.

In Brooklyn's absence, his younger brother Romeo stepped up to deliver a speech at the birthday celebration. While Victoria shared numerous family photos from the events on social media, she notably did not mention Brooklyn in her posts.

The extended Beckham family was well-represented at the celebrations, including David's rarely-seen older sister Lynne, highlighting the contrast with Brooklyn's absence and fueling speculation about an ongoing family rift that David and Victoria are reportedly hoping to heal.