Josh Duhamel Earns Dad Points with Son Axl After Meeting David Beckham: ‘That’s So Cool!’

The 10-year-old’s wholesome reaction was “too good not to share,” the proud dad wrote

Josh Duhamel Earns Dad Points with Son Axl After Meeting David Beckham

David Beckham and Josh Duhamel (L), Axl Duhamel (R). PHOTO: JOSH DUHAMEL/INSTAGRAM

Josh Duhamel impressed his son after meeting a major sports star.

Sharing a photo where he poses with David Beckham on Instagram Friday, the 50-year-old actor — who is expecting his second baby, the first with wife Audra Mari, 29 — explained why the photo was extra special.

“This was just too good not to share. Thank you @davidbeckham for making me look cool to my son. You’re a good man,” he captioned the shot.

The post also included a video showing son Axl, 10, reacting to the photo in a video message to his dad.

“Dad, that’s so cool! You met David Beckham!” he squeals in the video. “Oh my gosh, that’s so cool. I wish I could meet him.”

Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Josh Duhamel and his son, Axl Duhamel

Josh Duhamel and his son, Axl Duhamel.JOSH DUHAMEL INSTAGRAM

 

Josh Duhamel and Wife Audra Mari Expecting First Baby Together: ‘Coming Soon’

In March, Duhamel opened up about bonding with his son, whom he shares with ex Fergie, who had finally developed the love of sports his dad hoped for.

“Does my son play sports? He’s starting to get into it finally. I didn’t think he was ever going to get into it, but he really loves basketball now,” Duhamel exclusively told PEOPLE.

“He likes to throw the football around with me a little bit. I try not to be overbearing with him in sports, but I try to let him find it rather than me push it on him,” he continued.

“It’s taken him a long time and it’s actually been a little bit frustrating, ’cause I was thinking he was going to be like me, but he’s getting there. He likes it.”

Josh Duhamel with his son, Axl Duhamel

Josh Duhamel with his son, Axl Duhamel.JOSH DUHAMEL INSTAGRAM

Last month, the Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! actor revealed he’s expecting baby No. 2 in a joint Instagram post with Mari.

In a photo where Mari held ultrasound photos, the caption read, “Baby Duhamel coming soon 🤍.”

 

In an interview published days later, the Transformers star opened up to Parade about how his 10-year-old is responding to the news.

“He’s like, ‘Wait, now, am I going to be — You’re still going to love me, though, too, right?’” Duhamel said of an inquisitive Axl.

“I was like, ‘Of course, I’m going to still love you.’ And he’s like, ‘I’m still going to be your firstborn son, though, right?’ I’m like, ‘Yeah, you’re still the firstborn son!’ ” the Shotgun Wedding actor added.

“He’s a really sweet kid. And he loves babies!” the father said. “I was the same way at his age. I just have always loved babies. There’s something about them. And he’s really good with younger kids. So I think he’s going to be a great older brother.”

Related Posts

Peter Andre corrects Good Morning Britain’s Kate Garraway in awkward scenes

Peter Andre interrupted Kate Garraway during their Good Morning Britain discussion to correct the presenter in regards to his familyPeter Andre was quick to correct Kate Garraway as the…

Strictly winner Chris McCausland fails to turn up to live radio interview

Strictly Come Dancing winner Chris McCausland failed to turn up to a live radio interview due to heavy traffic a day after opening up about his exhaustion…

Martyn Crofts missing: Cops searching for Britain’s Got Talent comedian find body in reservoir

There has been a tragic update in the hunt for missing Britain’s Got Talent favourite Martyn Crofts after police confirmed they have discovered a bodyPolice searching for…

Strictly Come Dancing star admits ‘I couldn’t stop sweating’ over nerve-wracking moment

Josh Widdicombe has opened up about his “terrifying” Strictly experience during the latest episode of ITV’s Loose Women, as he revealed he “couldn’t stop sweating” throughout.Comedian Josh…

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie swerve Royal Christmas after Andrew and Fergie skip bash

In a break from royal tradition, this year’s Christmas celebration will be missing two much loved faces, as Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie make other plansPrincess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are…

Sarah Ferguson makes shock confession about marriage to Prince Andrew

Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson divorced in 1996 after ten years of marriage – but the former couple continue to be incredibly close and live together at…