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Beckham receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

June 13, 2026 Sports Source: BBC Sports

Beckham receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
The former footballer was joined by his wife Victoria Beckham and their children, as well as actor Tom Cruise. Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Copyright current_year BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. David Beckham attends his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony Watch: David Beckham receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame David Beckham attends his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony. Former soccer star David Beckham received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the sports entertainment category on Friday. He was joined by his wife, Victoria Beckham, along with three of their children, Romeo, Cruz and Harper. Actor Tom Cruise, a longtime friend of Beckham, also spoke at the ceremony, praising his work ethic and dedication. 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