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Spice Girls lead star-studded Beckham birthday bash
Last updated at 15:52pm on 03.05.07David Beckham marked his 32nd birthday like any multimillionaire would - with a £20,000 spending spree and dinner with the Spice Girls.
The footballer spent the day in Savile Row buying a £4,500 suit and a £14,000 watch before dinner at London hotspot Cipriani.
The Beckhams arrive at Cipriani
Girl power was back in force with the arrival of Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton and Geri Halliwell. The former Ginger Spice also brought David Walliams along for the night
He was joined by his wife Victoria and her former bandmates Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell and Melanie Brown with only Melanie Chisholm missing.
Brown made an appearance just weeks after giving birth to her baby Angel Iris, who is set to be the centre of a legal paternity battle with Hollywood star Eddie Murphy.
While the former Scary Spice put on a brave face as she arrived at the party, she ended the night in tears over the drama, with Beckham's sister Joanne forced to comfort her.
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Geri Halliwell dazzled in a red dress
New mum Mel B and pregnant Emma Bunton were on hand to spice up the event.
Halliwell was accompanied by Little Britain star David Walliams, while Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana also attended the affair.
Others on the guest list included actress Davinia Taylor, Victoria's sister Louise Adams, David's sister Joanne Beckham and fashion designer Kelly Hoppen.
They were treated to a luxurious Italian meal along with endless champagne and wine.
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On show: Victoria Beckham is met by banks of photographers as she arrives
VIPs: Geri Halliwell and David Walliams
Gordon Ramsay arrived with his wife Tana
There was another cause for celebration for the powerhouse couple - last week they purchased a sprawling villa in the ritzy suburb of Beverly Hills after months of searching for a perfect American residence.
The six-bedroom home reportedly cost the pair £11 million, and they intend to relocate permanently to California in July with David transferring from Real Madrid to LA Galaxy.
The former Spice Girls have regularly been keeping company of late; last month four of the original line-up were at the christening of Geri's first child, Bluebell Madonna.
Victoria, pregnant Emma Bunton and Melanie Chisholm were among the 100 people in the congregation, but Melanie Brown, who had just given birth to daughter Angel in LA, was unable to attend.
At Cipriani, dozens of paparrazzi crowded the pavement as the footballer's party got underway, proving the Beckham brand is as strong as ever.
The Beckhams left the party at 1am via an underground car-park in an attempt to avoid being spotted.
David seemed particularly pleased with himself in the back of the car - with his hand on Posh's thigh.
It topped off a busy day for David, whose list of birthday presents also included a new pair of handmade leather brogues.
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The happy couple out shopping
During the day long shopping spree with Victoria, he was pictured looking casual in blue jeans and white long-sleeved T-shirt, with his trousers rolled up as a shop assistant measured the famous feet.
Grinning behind a pair of black aviator-style sunglasses, he was then ushered away in a black limousine.
