David Beckham ‘Starstruck’ After Meeting Michael J. Fox at BAFTA Awards: ‘Amazing Night’

The former English soccer star was “delighted” to be a presenter at this year’s BAFTA Awards

Michael J. Fox and David Beckham backstage during the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England.

Michael J. Fox and David Beckham. Photo: Carlo Paloni/BAFTA/Getty

Even the stars can be starstruck!

David Beckham, the retired English soccer star, didn’t hold back how excited he was to meet actor Michael J. Fox at this weekend’s BAFTA Awards in London.

“I cannot believe I got to meet Michael J. Fox ❤️ and also a little starstruck to meet so many talented people that I’ve watched on the big screen at @bafta tonight,” Beckham, 48, wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of him grinning ear-to-ear alongside the 62-year-old Fox.

“Delighted to present the outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer award to Savannah Leaf, Shirley O’Connor & Medb Riordan for Earth Mama,” the six-time Premier League champion also wrote in the post’s caption.

Michael J. Fox Gets Standing Ovation as He Presents Best Film Award at 2024 BAFTAs

Michael J. Fox and David Beckham backstage during the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England.

Michael J. Fox and David Beckham.Carlo Paloni/BAFTA/Getty

Fox, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991, attended the BAFTAs with his wife of 35 years, Tracy Pollan, and received a standing ovation when he took the stage to present the award for best film at the awards ceremony to close out the night.

Beckham later shared the photo of him and Fox again on his Instagram stories, telling his followers that he was over the moon to have met the Back to the Future star in person.

“Sorry have to post again I haven’t been this starstruck in a while,” Beckham wrote in a caption above the photo of him and Fox smiling.

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David Beckham attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England

David Beckham.Gareth Cattermole/BAFTA/Gett

Beckham is one of the most famous English athletes in history, having become a familiar face in advertisement campaigns following the end of his playing career. The former Manchester United star, who shares four kids with wife Victoria Beckham, most recently appeared in a Super Bowl ad alongside Friends stars Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer.

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But Beckham’s familiarity with A-listers doesn’t mean he’s not giddy when he meets Hollywood’s biggest stars.

Besides posting back-to-back photos with Fox, Beckham also shared a photograph of himself posing with Earth Mama director Savanah Leaf, as well as a photo of him sitting near Poor Things star Emma Stone and Maestro actor Bradley Cooper during the awards show.

“Amazing night celebrating so many incredible people,” Beckham wrote

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