“What’s He Doing?” David Beckham’s Attempts to Kiss His Daughter, 13, Spark Controversy

Ten years ago, David Beckham defended himself against criticism for kissing his daughter on the lips. However, on Thursday night, at his Hugo Boss launch party, 13-year-old Harper Beckham playfully avoided her dad's attempts to give her a kiss.

With the support of his entire family, 49-year-old David Beckham celebrated the launch of his bodywear collection with BOSS at Lightroom in London. His wife, Victoria, 50, along with their sons Romeo, 22, and Cruz, 19, as well as their daughter Harper, were all in attendance.

A newly shared video by Paris Match captures the amusing moment when the devoted father playfully tried to steal a kiss from his daughter on the dance floor.

Playfully pouting his lips, David Beckham smiles and leans in toward Harper, but she quickly leans back, skillfully dodging him.

Laughing together, he makes another attempt, but in a heartwarming moment, she instead offers her cheek for a kiss. The moment is a stark contrast to when David firmly defended himself against critics who claimed that kissing his daughter on the lips was unusual.

While many had praised the pictures at the time as "beautiful" and a reflection of the "close bond" he shares with Harper, David also faced a wave of criticism, with some labeling the post as "disgusting."

"What's he doing? That's his daughter," someone pointed out. Others echoed similar sentiments, adding, "The fact she dodges away clearly shows she doesn’t like it. He should accept this rather than making her feel uncomfortable," and "Poor kid, it's embarrassing for her. He should respect that she's a teenager now, not a little kid."

Last year, David's interactions with his 12-year-old daughter also stirred debate online. In June, he shared a heartfelt moment with Harper while attending a soccer match in Miami, Florida. Though their close bond was evident, some onlookers scrutinized their body language during the outing.

Beaming with paternal pride, Beckham wrapped Harper in a warm embrace as they enjoyed the match, their laughter reflecting the closeness of their bond. The 12-year-old nestled comfortably beside her famous father, fully engaged and relishing every moment of the game.

However, not everyone viewed David’s affectionate display in the same light. One user commented, "She's getting a little too old for this now. Maybe an arm around her shoulder is more appropriate." Another remarked, "It's embarrassing to see."

While David Beckham's gesture was clearly an expression of fatherly affection, it’s worth noting that psychologists generally advise against kissing children on the lips.