Go Inside David Beckham's Epic Birthday Celebration
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David Beckham rang in his 40th year in style. It all started on Friday, when David and wife Victoria took off on a jet plane. Victoria shared a photo of the couple on Instagram with the caption, "So excited to be celebrating David's birthday x #DB40." And the photos just kept rolling in all weekend long. David kicked off his birthday on Saturday with a sexy selfie in bed. "Good morning and hello!" he wrote in his first post on his new account. "It's great to finally be on Instagram, been a long time coming but I can't wait to start sharing all my special moments with you. Thank you for all your birthday messages so far. Looking forward to a great day with friends and family x."
The photos that followed showed the retired football star's celebration at a five-star resort in Marrakech, Morocco. While he was expected to be feted by a big group of family and friends — including Gordon Ramsay, Tom Cruise, David Gardner, and Liv Tyler — the cutest moments were courtesy of his family. In the buildup to the extravagant party, David and Victoria hung out by a pool with their kids, including boys Brooklyn, Romeo, and Cruz.
Later in the night, the Spice Girls let loose with Eva Longoria, while David's parents and sister inspired him to reflect on his incredible journey. "I have a lot to thank these people for," he captioned their group photo. "Couldn't have done it without them." Keep reading to see the group's adventures, then check out 40 photos that prove David really is the most photogenic person on the planet.
Brooklyn took a selfie with his mom.
"Thanks to my beautiful wife for such an amazing day x," David wrote in the caption for his selfie with Victoria.
Liv Tyler was all smiles with the birthday boy.
Zanna Rassi shared a photo with her husband, Mazdack, as well and Liv Tyler and Dave Gardner.
Liv Tyler snapped a photo of her fiancé Dave Gardner with the birthday boy.
David got together with his parents, Sandra and David, and sister Joanne. "I have a lot to thank these people for," he wrote. "Couldn't have done it without them."
Liv Tyler and Zanna Rassi shared a cute moment.
He got in a Spice Girls sandwich! "Great to see these shy and retiring ladies," David wrote on Instagram. "Never a dull moment."
David and Victoria snuggled up near sunset.
Magician David Blaine attended the bash.
Geri Halliwell tweeted this picture from the party, showing a cute moment with her fiancé, Christian Horner. "Happy birthday David B , life begins at 40. Great party," she wrote.
Brooklyn snapped a picture with his aunt Joanne.
Eva Longoria shared a smiley moment with the Spice Girls.
Eva posed for a photo with Brooklyn.
David's sister Joanne was all smiles with her brother and nephew.
David kicked off his birthday with a selfie in bed.
Victoria wrapped her arm around David.
Brooklyn shared a sweet moment with his brothers, Romeo and Cruz.
Brooklyn and David posed for a father-and-son snap. "Happy birthday dad. #DB40," Brooklyn captioned the moment on Instagram.
David was poolside for some sun.
The celebration was complete with decorations.
Brooklyn and David took a selfie together.
He was ready to open his presents.
Liv Tyler and fiancé David Gardner touched down in Marrakech on Friday.
Gordon and Tana Ramsay arrived at the Marrakech airport.
David's friends Derek White and Sabrina Bernal shared a snap from the plane.
Victoria and David showed PDA in front of their private plane.