Ted and Sandra, David Beckham's parents, have become the center of attention due to the latest and unexpected exclusive they have just starred in. As it has emerged, Victoria Beckham's in-laws have prepared a big party for their son.
This May 2, David Beckham turned 50, a very special date that he celebrated with all his friends and loved ones. Although the first celebrations for his birthday began several weeks ago with the big party his wife organized for him in Miami.
However, everything suggests that the main celebration was the one recently held in London, where Ted, Sandra, and part of the former footballer's family reside.
As expected, alongside David Beckham were his four children, his wife, and also his parents, key figures in both his personal life and career.
All About Ted and Sandra, David Beckham's Parents
Born in Leytonstone, a district of the London borough of Waltham Forest, David Beckham grew up in a working-class family. This area of Greater London, suburban in character, is also known for being the birthplace of musician Damon Albarn.
His father, Ted Beckham, was an engineer at a heating and appliance repair company, while his mother, Sandra West, of Jewish descent, worked as a hairdresser in nursing homes.
Ted and Sandra married in 1969, in the London district of Hackney, and formed a family with three children: Lynne, David, and the youngest, Joanne. In an interview for The Father Hood, David Beckham recalled with admiration his parents' effort:
"As kids, my dad would leave for work at six in the morning and usually come home at nine at night. My mom was the same: she worked during the day and, at night, when my sisters and I were already in bed, she would do hairdressing until midnight."
However, in 2002, the Beckham family went through a difficult period following Ted and Sandra's separation, who had been married for 33 years. Years later, David Beckham revealed some details about his parents' relationship in his book.
"He has a rather stern face and can be sarcastic. He also gets angry easily... The quality I like least about myself is my bad temper. I think I inherited it from my dad," the former footballer stated.
Several years later, Ted Beckham remarried, this time to Hilary Meredith, a law professor and human rights advocate. Their wedding, which took place in December 2021, was marked by the role David Beckham played. The athlete agreed to be his father's best man.