“Very Creepy Dynamic?” — David Beckham Faces Backlash After Fans Spot Strange Moment With 14-Year-Old Harper at Fashion Event

David Beckham, soccer icon turned style mogul, is no stranger to the spotlight—but a recent fashion week clip has fans crying foul on his father-daughter bond. At the glitzy Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards in London last night, eagle-eyed viewers zoomed in on a “bizarre” exchange: As 14-year-old Harper, radiant in a mini-dress, stepped onto the red carpet arm-in-arm with dad, David playfully tugged her hand, pulling her close for a twirl and whisper. “Too touchy? That’s not dad vibes—that’s creepy dynamic,” blasted one X user, igniting a 100K-like firestorm. Hashtags like #BeckhamCreep and #ProtectHarper trended overnight.

The backlash? Swift and savage. Tabloids like The Sun amplified the moment, with psychologists weighing in: “Innocent fun or boundary-blurring in the public eye?” Critics point to David’s history of gushing over Harper—”my princess”—as over-the-top, especially post his 2023 Netflix doc where he admitted parenting scrutiny. Defenders? Fierce. “It’s a dad hyping his kid! Y’all sexualize everything,” fired back Victoria Beckham, resharing family pics. Harper herself seemed unfazed, posting a beaming selfie: “Best night with my fave human .”

Peeling the layers, this dust-up spotlights celeb parenting pitfalls: Fame amplifies every hug into a headline. David’s always been hands-on—coaching her soccer, styling her looks—but at 14, Harper’s blooming into her own star, modeling for brands like Burberry. Is it protectiveness or projection? The Beckhams’ united front (family statement: “Love and support only”) might quell the noise, but it underscores a harsh truth: No moment’s private when you’re global icons.

As Harper steps bolder into fashion’s fray, this “creepy” tag is a wake-up call for all parents in the glare. Overstep or overblown? Weigh in below—creepy or cute?