Did David Beckham Confuse Tom Hardy for Tom Brady? See His Apparent Instagram Mix-Up

Mar. 16, 2025

David Beckhammight need a refresher when it comes to the difference between actorTom Hardyand athleteTom Brady.

The apparent snafu happened on a picture Brady, 40, shared of his 8-year-old son Benjamin wearing football gear and posing like his dad. “Benny B and his Armour!” the New England Patriots quarterback wrote. “Class of 2026! ❤”

Beckham’s response? “Amazing @tomhardy .. Literally mini me.”

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David Beckham Tom Brady Tom HardyCredit: David Beckham/Instagram

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“It’s okay, @davidbeckham, we know what you meant,” the account joked.

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Meanwhile, Brady isn’t the only one using Instagram to gush about his kids.

Beckham has long been sharing sweet memories with his brood on the social media network.

Just earlier this month — beforeBeckham’s trip with wife Victoria to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding— he shared video of his 19-year-old sonBrooklyn Beckhamsurprising him for his 43rd birthday celebration in England.

“What are you doing here?” the overjoyed father of four said in the clip, tearing up and giving his son a kiss on the cheek. “I didn’t know you was coming in. I missed you so much.”

source: people.com