Brooklyn Beckham's name was already well-known before he was even born! The now 22-year-old was born to two of the most popular names in Britain; His mother was a member of the biggest girl group of the era, and his father was a legendary soccer star. When news of Brooklyn's existence broke, his mother Victoria 'Posh Spice' Beckham was on a massive tour with the Spice Girls, cementing the first Beckham baby's celebrity status!
The concept of celebrity surrounding Brooklyn remained constant throughout his twenty-two years of life; the notion of having famous people in Beckham's inner-circle is hardly a new concept for him and his younger siblings, brother Cruz, brother Romeo and sister Harper. In fact, Brooklyn has a number of extremely famous names in his close corners: His godparents could be considered members of celebrity royalty for their respective contributions to popular culture over the previous century!
Who Are Brooklyn Beckham's Godparents?
Brooklyn Beckham's godfather is one of the most recognizable faces in entertainment history!
Sir Elton Hercules John began making music in the late 1960s, and would soon experience massive commercial success a few years later. After nearly 50 years in the business, some of John's most memorable hits include Your Song, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and Bennie And The Jets. In the Nineties, John was still enjoying a lucrative career, having secured another massive hit to his name for Can You Feel The Love Tonight for one of Disney's classics of the modern era, The Lion King. Three years after the film's release, John would appear in a quick-but-can't miss cameo in the Spice Girls' theatrically released film Spice World, wherein he would connect with Victoria on the set!
Elton Meets Victoria
The magic in John and Beckham's friendship would turn out to extend past their bit of movie magic! The Spice Girls would go on to perform live with John a few times, giving Beckham time to form a bond with him. The duo's bond over the years became tight enough to the point where Beckham knew exactly who she wanted to bestow the important job of a godparent to. Beckham's own relationship with John turned out to be incredibly instrumental for her own personal growth; Years after Brooklyn's birth and the Spice Girls' initial success, the legendary singer inspired Beckham to take a step away from her Posh Spice related duties following multiple Spice Girls reunions.
Elton, You're A Godfather: Inside His Relationship With The Beckhams
Elton John's relationship with the Beckham family extends past their Posh matriarch; He clearly charmed David Beckham as well! The backbone of John's relationship with the Beckham family could definitely be considered a family affair. In fact, not only does John also call himself a godfather to Victoria and David's other son and Brooklyn's younger brother, Romeo, he shares god-parenting duties with his husband, David Furnish!
The two families are close-knit, and John clearly adores his role as Brooklyn and Romeo's godfather. He is present for the big moments, including birthday bashes for his godsons. John's artistic gift is very much present in his relationship with the Beckham boys; he once provided the entertainment for Romeo's birthday, singing to him in the midst of a crowded restaurant while his brother Brooklyn looked on, via Her.
The importance of celebrating the most important milestones in life isn't lost on Brooklyn, either. When John officially tied the knot with his partner and fellow Beckham boy godfather, David Furnish, Brooklyn was on hand to commemorate the day, sharing photos from the happy occasion on his social media, according to Her.
A 'Model' Godmother: Meet Brooklyn's Godmother
Brooklyn's ties with famous celebrities don't stop with his godfathers. Victoria and David knew the importance of finding someone to fill the role of Brooklyn's godmother, so they chose their dear friend Elizabeth Hurley to fill the role!
Elizabeth Hurley is one of the most recognizable faces of the last thirty years. Hurley has made the rounds through multiple entertainment avenues through her multi-talented ventures in front of the camera. She has appeared a number of times on the big screen and is also known for her work as a model.
Hurley also caught the attention of two notable entertainers, striking up a friendship with Victoria and David Beckham. The Beckhams' frequent party pal, whose fun circle has also included Elton John, have lots of love for their longtime friend. Speaking out in celebration of Hurley's role in Netflix's smashing success The Crown, David also praised his sons' godmother for her Mama bear skills, revealing "[Hurley] is very talented and an amazing woman as well, and a good mom."
Clearly, the Beckham parents trust Hurley's motherly intuition with their decision to christen Hurley as not only Brooklyn's godmother but also giving Hurley the blessing of stepping into the godmother role for Romeo as well, just as Elton John and David Furnish serve for both of the Beckham boys!
As Brooklyn navigates his twenties and becomes a notable figure in Britain just like his parents, it's clear he has a number of loving famous faces to lean on!