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Victoria Beckham Wishes Fellow Spice Girl Emma Bunton a Happy 50th Birthday

Victoria Beckham marked Emma Bunton's 50th with a nostalgic post and subtle lyrical nods amid a public family dispute, re-engaging with fans after a social media break.

  • Victoria Beckham returned to Instagram on 21 January 2026 to post a 50th-birthday tribute to Emma Bunton, tagging her and addressing nearly 40 million followers.
  • Following Brooklyn's Instagram post on Monday, Brooklyn alleged his parents controlled narratives and claimed Victoria 'hijacked' his first dance, while Victoria stayed unusually quiet amid the family fallout.
  • She chose material from their song, sharing a clip from Say You'll Be There with reflective lyrics alongside a throwback piggyback photo and posts on Instagram story and feed.
  • The Beckhams have not issued an official response, leaving their public stance unclear, while observers say Victoria's post signaled emotional fatigue without direct confrontation, prompting speculation.
  • Bandmates and peers also responded, with Mel B, Geri Halliwell-Horner, Nicole Appleton, and Ashley Roberts joining Victoria Beckham's lyrical tributes amid ongoing family tensions.
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After Brooklyn's drastic words against his family, Victoria Beckham returns to the public for the first time, but instead of responding to the family dispute, the former Spice Girl sends a birthday message.

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Victoria Beckham wishes fellow Spice Girl Emma Bunton a happy 50th birthday

The post comes amid a family fallout which saw Lady Beckham and Sir David Beckham’s eldest son, Brooklyn, share an explosive statement on Instagram.

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merkur.de broke the news in on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
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