Victoria Beckham recently marked two decades of friendship with Tana Ramsay and Jo Manoukian, sharing a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. The fashion designer posted a montage of the trio spanning from 2005 to the present, showcasing their close bond. The celebration coincided with a significant milestone for Beckham, who received the prestigious Knight of the National Order of Arts and Letters in Paris on September 28, 2023. This award is bestowed by the French government to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the arts and culture.
The event was attended by Beckham’s husband, David Beckham, and their three children—Romeo, Cruz, and Harper—alongside their girlfriends, Kim Turnbull and Jackie Apostel. Notably absent were Victoria’s eldest son, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, and his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham. Just a week prior to the ceremony, Brooklyn made headlines with a six-page statement on Instagram, expressing his desire to avoid reconciliation with his family, citing feelings of being controlled by familial narratives in the media regarding his relationship with Nicola.
While the tensions surrounding the Beckham family dominate headlines, Victoria and her close friends have chosen to remain silent on the matter, focusing instead on celebrating their friendship. Tana Ramsay, the wife of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, has also faced familial challenges, recently highlighted by the wedding of her daughter, Holly Ramsay, to Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty.
Ramsay and Peaty Family Tensions Surface
The marriage of Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty has uncovered rifts between their families. Reports indicate that tensions escalated leading up to their wedding, particularly regarding the guest list. Adam’s parents, Caroline and Mark Peaty, along with other family members, were reportedly uninvited from the couple’s wedding ceremony. This fallout followed comments from Adam’s aunt, Louise Williams, who criticized Holly for excluding her future mother-in-law from her hen party celebrations at Soho Farmhouse in November 2022.
In a now-private post on Instagram, Louise expressed her disappointment, stating, “You invited your mum (quite rightly) and even your mum’s assistant, your sisters, your friends, my niece, but not my sister, your future mother-in-law.” This public airing of grievances highlighted the interpersonal challenges faced by both families, drawing attention away from the celebratory nature of the upcoming nuptials.
Since their wedding, Holly and Adam have appeared united, opting to combine their surnames to become known as “Ramsay Peaty.” They have shared glimpses of their honeymoon on social media, showcasing a picture of a united front. In a separate Instagram post, Caroline Peaty reflected on the emotional toll of recent events, stating, “I won’t be saying ‘2026 is going to be my year.’ I’ll be praying that I recover next year… I deserve a year that doesn’t hurt.”
In the backdrop of these family feuds, Victoria Beckham’s public celebration of friendship underscores the importance of support systems amidst personal challenges. As both the Beckhams and Ramsays navigate their respective family dynamics, the strength of their bonds with friends remains a focal point amidst the complexities of familial relationships.
