David Beckham has met some of the biggest stars in sports and entertainment throughout his career, but his latest behind-the-scenes moment showed a much more relatable side of the football legend.
While filming a major FIFA World Cup campaign, Beckham and his son Cruz Beckham unexpectedly found themselves completely starstruck by beloved Steve Carell. The sweet interaction quickly became a viral hit after David shared a backstage video online.
David Beckham and Cruz Beckham Have A Starstruck Moment With Steve Carell
Cruz Beckham recently visited his father, David Beckham, on the set of Lay’s FIFA World Cup 2026 “No Lay’s, No Game” campaign commercial. The project already featured huge names like Lionel Messi, Thierry Henry, and Alexia Putellas, but Cruz appeared most excited about meeting actor Steve Carell.
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Carell remains one of television’s most recognizable comedy stars thanks to his iconic role as Michael Scott in NBC’s ‘The Office.’ David Beckham later shared the sweet backstage moment on TikTok on Wednesday, May 27. The short clip instantly grabbed attention online as fans watched Cruz nervously react after finally meeting one of his favorite stars.
The video carried the caption, “Can you tell we were excited to meet Steve AKA Michael Scott? 😂🎬 @Cruz Beckham.” Right from the start, David proudly introduced his son by saying, “Cruz is the biggest fan of Steve, by the way.” He then quickly added, “Well, we both are!”.
As Cruz walked over, he looked genuinely overwhelmed. He admitted, “I’ve never been starstruck,” while David jumped in with, “me either!”. Steve Carell immediately responded with his classic humor and joked, “how disappointing,” making the already awkwardly adorable interaction even funnier.
David then openly admitted just how excited he felt during the shoot. He proclaimed, “I’ve never been so excited to be on a set!”. The moment became even sweeter when the trio stopped to pose for photographs together.
The former football star made sure he and Cruz stood on either side of Carell during the picture. Cruz then jokingly accused his dad of arranging the pose so he could crop him out later. He also pulled a dramatic open-mouthed expression to show just how stunned he felt meeting the beloved actor.
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Fans Flood The Comments With Love For Steve And Cruz
David Beckham’s followers filled the comments section with praise for all three men involved in the video. Many fans especially focused on Steve Carell’s warm and humble personality.
One TikTok user wrote, “You gotta love Steve, the kindest human being ever.” Another fan added, “He’s definitely one of my all time favorites 🥰.”
Other viewers could not stop talking about Cruz’s sweet reaction. One person commented, “cruz is such a sweet boy isn’t he. 🤩” Another follower shifted attention to David Beckham himself and wrote, “Beckham like a fine wine is he not yall 🫶🏼🏴.”
One final fan summed up the mood perfectly by writing, “I’ve never been so happier for you guys! ♥️” The adorable backstage clip clearly gave fans a rare glimpse of the Beckham family simply enjoying a genuine celebrity fan moment together.
Meanwhile, Cruz continues building his music career as part of The Breakers. But after this unforgettable meeting with Steve Carell, fans will probably remember this fanboy moment for quite some time.
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