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Victoria Beckham was bestowed with an honour in Paris on Monday evening, after which she lived it up with her family and some of fashion's biggest names.
The famous clan are currently at loggerheads with their eldest child Brooklyn, 26, who released a shocking statement lashing out at his family last week, however the Beckhams put on a defiant display in the French capital after the ceremony.
The matriarch, 51, was named a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters, during which she gave a speech which left her husband David, 50, emotional and leading to a tender moment between the star and his youngest son Cruz, 20.
Proving her star power, it was not just Victoria's family who turned out in support but also saw Vogue icons Anna Wintour and Edward Enninful alongside model Helena Christensen turn out at the Salon Jerome and Salon des Marechaux.
Other members of the clan in attendance at the champagne-soaked bash included Romeo, 23, his girlfriend Kim Turnbull, 24, Cruz's girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 30, and the youngest Beckham and only girl, Harper, 14.
Victoria Beckham was bestowed with an honour in Paris on Monday evening, after which she lived it up with her family and some of fashion's biggest names
The matriarch, 51, was named a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters, during which she gave a speech which left her husband David, 50, emotional and leading to a tender moment between the star and his youngest son Cruz, 20
Romeo, his girlfriend Kim Turnbull, Harper and Jackie Apostel were captivated by Anna Wintour, however Cruz was caught adjusting his tie while David checked his phone
Victoria gave an emotional speech while accepting her prestigious honour, in which she spoke about both David and their children.
During her speech the footballer smiled however seemed to become emotional, during which Cruz comforted his father with a gentle hand on his shoulder while Jackie looked on in admiration - shortly before posting her gushing tribute to Victoria.
Romeo meanwhile maintained a steely face during his mum's speech while Harper, who was in a trendy black dress to complement Victoria's gown, smiled sweetly.
Following the prize giving, which saw French model Rachida Dati bestow the honour on the star, the family headed into the champagne soaked bash, in which famously-funny Victoria was seen proudly pointing at her badge.
The presence of a fashion heavyweight such as Anna was undoubtedly a huge plus for Victoria and her family, who were seen sitting while she chatted.
Her Vogue editor contemporary Edward, 53, posed alongside the sunglasses-wearing star as they rallied together to support Victoria.
Models Farida Khelfa and Helena posed together at the glam event, both smiling and showing off their ageless good looks.
Victoria paid tribute to her husband David and their children as she was named a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters in Paris and given her medal by French model Rachida Dati
David posed happily with his stunning wife and Rachida
The fashion designer, 51, was joined by David, 50, sons Romeo, 23, and Cruz, 20, and daughter Harper, 14, at the ceremony, as well as several of her close friends and Romeo and Cruz's respective girlfriends Kim Turnbull and Jackie Apostel
Cindy Bruna, 31, was keen to get a snap with the woman of the hour
French photographer and street artist JR was showing David something on his phone, during which David looked on with intensity
JR and David's chat grew increasingly animated
Victoria seemed to have cracked a joke during her speech as the family burst out in laughs
French photographer and street artist JR was showing David something on his phone, during which David looked on with intensity before they chatted to Victoria.
Rachida delightedly chatted to a slew of guests having given the star her medal.
Both Kim and Jackie proved themselves to be in stark contrast to Brooklyn's wife Nicola Peltz as they threw their support wholeheartedly behind the star.
Their support comes in stark contrast to Brooklyn's comments about his wife and his mother - including allegations that the former attempted to destroy his relationship while maintaining their 'performative and controlling family'.
The family have maintained a resounding silence in the wake of Brooklyn's shock statement, however Jackie seemed keen to remain in Victoria's good books as she shared a gushing - and seemingly pointed - message to the star on Instagram.
While the Beckham kids looked on, Rachida Dati spoke to both David and Anna
Anna flashed a rare smile for a picture with Edward
Movers and shakers of the fashion world were seen walking through the building
Flaunting her own model credentials, Victoria posed alongside Helena while a waiter moved around the room with champagne
Alongside a picture of the family and Romeo's girlfriend Kim Turnbull, she penned: 'Congratulations, Victoria Beckham.
'Your drive, creativity, resilience but most importantly kindness and respect towards anyone around you are some of the many reason[s] why you deserve this and more.
'You lift us all up constantly and it's so beautiful to witness your hard work be recognised. We love you!!!'
The formerly inseparable Beckhams missed out on Brooklyn's presence at the momentous ceremony, in which Victoria thanked her children.
Christian Dior CEO Antoine Arnault, Victoria, Rachida, David and French businessman and former CEO of Kering Henri Francois Pinault (L-R) posed together happily
Cruz chatted casually to Jackie following their exchange with Anna
Victoria took centre stage and gave her speech at the party
Last week, the eldest Beckham son, 26, launched an extraordinary online attack on his parents, accusing them of trying to 'ruin' his marriage
Brooklyn Beckham's statement in full
I have been silent for years and made every effort to keep these matters private. Unfortunately, my parents and their team have continued to go to the press, leaving me with no choice but to speak for myself and tell the truth about only some of the lies that have been printed.
I do not want to reconcile with my family. I'm not being controlled, I'm standing up for myself for the first time in my life. For my entire life, my parents have controlled narratives in the press about our family. The performative social media posts, family events and inauthentic relationships have been a fixture of the life I was born into.
Recently, I have seen with my own eyes the lengths that they'll go through to place countless lies in the media, mostly at the expense of innocent people, to preserve their own facade. But I believe the truth always comes out.
My parents have been trying endlessly to ruin my relationship since before my wedding, and it hasn't stopped. My mum cancelled making Nicola's dress in the eleventh hour despite how excited she was to wear her design, forcing her to urgently find a new dress.
Weeks before our big day, my parents repeatedly pressured and attempted to bribe me into signing away the rights to my name, which would have affected me, my wife, and our future children.
They were adamant on me signing before my wedding date because then the terms of the deal would be initiated. My holdout affected the payday, and they have never treated me the same since.
During the wedding planning, my mum went so far as to call me "evil" because Nicola and I chose to include my Nanny Sandra, and Nicola's Naunni at our table, because they both didn't have their husbands. Both of our parents had their own tables equally adjacent to ours.
The night before our wedding, members of my family told me that Nicola was "not blood" and "not family." Since the moment I started standing up for myself with my family, I've received endless attacks from my parents, both privately and publicly, that were sent to the press on their orders.
Even my brothers were sent to attack me on social media, before they ultimately blocked me out of nowhere this last Summer.
My mum hijacked my first dance with my wife, which had been planned weeks in advance to a romantic love song. In front of our 500 wedding guests, Marc Anthony called me to the stage, where in the schedule was planned to be my romantic dance with my wife but instead my mum was waiting to dance with me instead.
She danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone. I've never felt more uncomfortable or humiliated in my entire life. We wanted to renew our vows so we could create new memories of our wedding day that bring us joy and happiness, not anxiety and embarrassment.
My wife has been consistently disrespected by my family, no matter how hard we've tried to come together as one. My mum has repeatedly invited women from my past into our lives in ways that were clearly intended to make us both uncomfortable.
Despite this, we still travelled to London for my dad's birthday and were rejected for a week as we waited in our hotel room trying to plan quality time with him. He refused all of our attempts, unless it was at his big birthday party with a hundred guests and cameras at every corner.
When he finally agreed to see me, it was under the condition that Nicola wasn't invited. It was a slap in the face. Later, when my family travelled to LA, they refused to see me at all.
My family values public promotion and endorsements above all else. Brand Beckham comes first. Family "love" is decided by how much you post on social media, or how quickly you drop everything to show up and pose for a family photo opp, even if it's at the expense of our professional obligations.
We've gone out of our way for years to show up and support at every fashion show, every party, and every press activity to show 'our perfect family.' But the one time my wife asked for my mum's support to save displaced dogs during the LA fires, my mum refused.
The narrative that my wife controls me is completely backwards. I have been controlled by my parents for most of my life. I grew up with overwhelming anxiety. For the first time in my life, since stepping away from my family, that anxiety has disappeared.
I wake up every morning grateful for the life I chose, and have found peace and relief. My wife and I do not want a life shaped by image, press, or manipulation. All we want peace, privacy and happiness for us and our future family."
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