David Beckham will be honoured with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star after two decades in the showbiz industry and a glittering football career.
According to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Beckham will receive the iconic Hollywood award during the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce on June 12 at 10 am PT. It will be presented by film icon Tom Cruise and his pop star-turned-fashion designer wife Victoria Beckham. He will be honored with the 2,849th star in the category of Sports Entertainment.
“David Beckham’s recognition with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in the Sports Entertainment category comes at a fitting moment as the United States prepares to host the FIFA World Cup,” said Ana Martinez of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
“Beckham’s role in elevating soccer’s profile in America and his lasting influence on sports, entertainment, and global culture make this honor especially meaningful,” she said.
During his career, he played at Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan, the American side LA Galaxy, and Paris Saint-Germain. He retired from the sport in 2013. Beckham is known as the first soccer star to win major league titles across four different countries.
After his retirement, Beckham is now the co-owner and president of the Major League Soccer club Inter Miami CF. While he is mostly known for his soccer career, he also has entered the entertainment space with the creation of his production company Studio 99, which he founded in 2019. He also has had several cameos over the years in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., and the Friends: The Reunion in 2021.
After his retirement, Beckham is now the co-owner and president of the Major League Soccer club Inter Miami CF.