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Posh and Katie reunited at the Beckhams' A-list Hollywood joint birthday party
Last updated at 12:43pm on 24.04.08Victoria and David Beckham hosted a joint birthday party last night with a host of A-list pals at swish restaurant Via Veneto in Santa Monica.
The pair drew a stream of Hollywood stars, including Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, silencing rumours of a growing rift between the couples.
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Party people: Victoria and David Beckham arriving at Via Veneto in Santa Monica last night
Reunited: Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, both wearing sunglasses at night, arrived at Posh's party, silencing rumours of a rift between the star couples
Posh was the first to arrive in a strapless white frock with black rose print, accompanied by David, who colour-coordinated with his black and white checked three-piece suit.
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New best friend forever: Posh's lastest recruit Kate Beckinsale arrived with her husband Len Wiseman
Desperately seeking fun: Victoria's regular shopping companion Eva Longoria joined the A-list crowd
A U.S. magazine claimed Cruise was unhappy with the influence Victoria was reportedly having over his wife's eating habits, who has appeared noticeably skinny of late.
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Gifts: Gavin Rossdale and pregnant Gwen Stefani arrived with presents marked D & V
Elton John and David Furnish arrive for the do
VIPs: supermodel Heidi Klum strolls to the bash in short dress and jacket and her gladiator-style
Holmes and Cruise, who celebrated their daughter Suri's second birthday on Friday, arrived at Via Veneto dressed in opposing gold and silver outfits.
Cruise was looking dapper in a silvery-grey pinstripe suite, while his wife towered above him in platform stilettos and a gold shift dress.
Also at the A-list bash was Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett Smith, Sir Elton John, Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale, Heidi Klum, Eva Longoria Parker, Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman, Usher and wife Tameka Foster.
And hip-hop mogul and rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs sparked reports he has reunited with ex-girlfriend Kim Porter - mother of three of his children - after the pair arrived together arm-in-arm.
Getting the prize for the biggest present of the night was pregnant singer Stefani and rocker husband Rossdale, who arrived clutching two huge gifts and a card addressed to 'D & V' - a joint birthday card for Posh and David, who turns 33 on May 2.
This year, Posh Spice has extended her birthday to five days of celebrating.
On Wednesday - the night before her birthday - she invited Kate Beckinsale and director husband Len and Desperate Housewives star Eva to dine at the latter's new Hollywood restaurant Beso.
Victoria's actual birthday on Thursday was a family affair as she and husband David took their three sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz to the Pink Taco restaurant chain in a Century City shopping mall.
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In harmony: Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrived with his on/off girlfriend Kim Porter
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Dear Michael,
Thank goodness for that!
Regards,
- Natalie, London
Posh and Becks light up Santa Monica, where I work, and it looks like the event was a smash hit with Gollywood! And even Tacos in Century City, nick named, "Sin City", for the stunning couple as they continue to light up Los Angeles. So, eat your hearts out, dear Brits, I think Posh and Becks are here to stay in the Southland.
- Michael P. Richards, Los Angeles, California, USA
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