Brangelina Who? Paparazzi Prepare for Beckhams

David and Victoria BeckhamDavid and Victoria Beckham might not be household names in the U.S. just yet, but they will be very, very soon.

TMZ talked to several prominent paparazzi agencies, and they all agreed that the Beckhams will be getting very special (and relentless) photographic attention from the minute they hit our shores. Said one well-placed source, "All the big agencies will probably send a couple of photogs over just for [them]." Another respected lensman told us that the couple's friendship with TomKat will only make them more visible targets for shutterbugs, and that they'll be at least as eagerly watched as Brangelina, if not more.

Of course, the Beckhams being the Beckhams, they're more than used to it. In the UK, they're more furiously hounded than the royal family, and far more than any other celeb couple.

No one is more used to having literally every part of his body scrutinized by the media as David Beckham: When he broke his left foot before the World Cup in 2002, newspapers and TV ran daily, almost hourly updates on his status, and a leading psychic urged the entire country to "will" Beckham's foot to health. And he played!



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16. ha ha ha ......right on Sue.

Posted at 8:19PM on Jan 11th 2007 by jess

17. David Beckham is reasonably hot and has one talent, but his wife? Look at the photos of when she was younger. Nothing special. (Even in the Spice Girls she lacked the glamour she 'has' now. If you pay enough, anyone can look good. How does Sarah Jessica Parker have a career outside indie films?) VB's melon plastic tits and hair extensions will fit perfectly in LA!

But, I must say, she is a good mother who cares about her boys (even if the plastic surgery course was named 'Mend It Like Beckham' after her [a pun on the English film 'Bend It Like Beckham'. If that's not popular in America, I recommend it, it stars a teenage Keira Knightley and the Indian-British star in ER]. The 'Mend It Like Beckham' means that when you find out you're pregnant, you plan to have your implants removed, as they'd swell the skin too much. Book the Caesarean at the eight-month mark, as the odds are the baby will be healthy and this minimises the stretch marks. [Some women book the Caesarean for a Friday evening so they can go back to work Monday.] A few days after the birth, a tummy tuck is done and the implants are reinserted. Hence, on Day 11 after the birth of her third son, Victoria Beckham emerged a UK size 6/ US size 2).

David Beckham famously said when his son Brooklyn was 6 that he found it hard to help his son with his homework. Victoria once told a national newspaper that she'd never read a book in her life.

America, you're welcome to them! I hope David can actually raise the profile of football there (George Best played in America at the end of his career... Americans will say: 'George who?' Well, he was famous enough that his son is using the name to currently be a 'celebrity' reality TV star... he hasn't even attempted singing or acting... I don't even think he ran a club... but he does have a men's perfume out now, 'Calum') although many say he's past his best... Victoria probably does have a real heart in there somewhere, she's not 'brainwashed' like others I can think of... but she really has become a caricature of herself. The only good thing I'll say about her is that she does seem to be a good mother.

Posted at 8:31PM on Jan 11th 2007 by ishouldbedoingsomethingbetterwithmylife

18. I don't care how cute he is, or how fashionable she is, Americans don't give a rats azz about soccer!!!

We don't!!!

Posted at 8:38PM on Jan 11th 2007 by Sam

19. Can't wait for the reality show: The Dickhams! ( pronounced Dickems! )

Posted at 8:38PM on Jan 11th 2007 by notafan

20. Can't wait for the reality show: The Dickhams! ( pronounced Dickems! )

Posted at 8:38PM on Jan 11th 2007 by notafan

21. I read that Victoria and Katie are friends and now can go shopping. However, that's not why the deal went through. David and Victoria were invited to Katie and Tom's wedding; I guess they are friends. Well, Tom arranged David to come to LA so that David could bend him like Beckham and allow Tom to score with David. Now that Tom is saddled with wife #3 and doesn't need her until he has another film to promote, he needs to satisfy himself and David is the one he's been salivating over for a long, long, (getting longer) time.

Posted at 2:02AM on Jan 12th 2007 by nnnnnnnnn

22. Paris and Stav would be preferrable to brangelina, so bring it on POSH AND BECKS.

Posted at 9:14PM on Jan 11th 2007 by SickOfBrangelina

23. BECKELICIOUS!

Posted at 9:24PM on Jan 11th 2007 by Lynda

24. How can they even think about throwing their young children into that life?!!! It will be insane. They already are hounded but it will be relentless in the US. It will be a terrible way to raise a child!

Posted at 9:26PM on Jan 11th 2007 by lunabeam

25. Sue, #11. C'mon. Sue. Sue. C'mon. Don't choose packaging over substance! Brad has really become someone to look up to - and not just because of his looks.

Posted at 9:32PM on Jan 11th 2007 by Sue II

26. Soccer is played by little girls over here. I will just have to scroll past all of the articles about them.

Posted at 10:03PM on Jan 11th 2007 by Frumundah Cheez

27. Another overated savior of American soccer . Nobody on these blogs must follow his career . He can barely run . His defense is suspect . He is often on the injured reserved . Who thought this was a great idea ? Dickhead . Of course he is one of the most handsome men in sports -- that alone will create enough buzz to return all the money spent . And he is , for all acounts very nice and photogenic so we here will have a field day . Of course there's Poopy spice . Don't worry -- just take all the Nichole skinny jokes , add a little Paris fashion jokes and a new cut to explore -- the Woman who strains to smile . I'm lovin ' it , Mc doo-doo . Dickheads .

Posted at 10:04PM on Jan 11th 2007 by nASTY bOIL

28. I don't care how much he gets paid, or the fact that he married someone sooooo exorbitantly stuck on herself. I can say it -- David Beckham is breathtakingly gorgeous, and I usually don't even give pretty boys a second glance. I sure won't mind seeing more of him.

As for Brad Pitt, he's widely rumored not to bathe regularly. Blech.

Posted at 10:03PM on Jan 11th 2007 by a rats ass

29. Why would anyone chose to look up to Brad Pitt!??? A man of substance? Are you seriously talking to me?We all know about his character.Don't get me started on that pussy. At this point I know nothing about David Beckem other than he looks DAMN GOOD ! Puts Brad Pitt to shame.I Made simple statements and stated a simple facts. Now stop patronizing me and mind your own buisness

Posted at 10:11PM on Jan 11th 2007 by sue

30. Why would anyone choose to look up to Brad Pitt???A man of subtance? Are you talking to me? We all know about his character. Don't get me started on that p***y! At this point I know nothing about David Beckem other than he looks DAMN GOOD! Puts BP to shame! I made simple statements and stated simple facts. Do I sound shallow? Sure i do. I don't care! Now stop patronizing me and mind your own buisness. Thankyou

Posted at 10:24PM on Jan 11th 2007 by sue

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