Victoria Beckham, once known to the world as “Posh Spice,” is stepping back into the spotlight — this time to tell her own story. In her new Netflix documentary, Victoria Beckham, the former pop star turned fashion designer opens up about her struggles, ambitions, and the journey from fame to credibility in the global fashion industry.
Speaking to the Associated Press in New York, Beckham recalled her early insecurities. “At theater school, they put me in the back row because I was too heavy,” she said, sipping sparkling water between meetings. “We were all judged on how we looked. I was young, had bad skin, my weight went up and down, and I had really lank hair.”
The three-part documentary traces her evolution from bullied student to pop sensation to respected designer. It culminates with her 2024 Paris runway show — a defining moment for Beckham, who spent years proving she was more than just a celebrity with a fashion label. The film also features her husband, football legend David Beckham, echoing the format of his own hit Netflix series Beckham.
“I’ve been in the fashion industry for almost two decades but was defined by four years in the Spice Girls,” she said. “I’m proud of that time, but I’ve been fighting preconceptions ever since.”
The documentary reveals that Beckham initially funded her own career — buying their first home and supporting herself — before David later invested in her fashion business. It also explores how her label nearly collapsed due to lavish spending, including £70,000 on office plants, before she restructured the company with investors’ help.
“I’ve learned so much,” she said. “I know what I know, and I really know what I don’t know. We had to rethink everything to save the business, and I took that on the chin.”
Now 51, Beckham says her brand has achieved stability. “Fashion is profitable on its own, which I’m proud of in this climate. Beauty is also doing incredibly well,” she said. “Now it’s about building the house I’ve always dreamed of.”
Beckham admits she has long been misunderstood. “Before social media, the media told the story — and I always looked miserable in photos. The documentary lets me explain why.”
While she speaks candidly about childhood insecurities and body image, she also credits the Spice Girls for giving her confidence. “They made me believe I could be funny, that I could be myself,” she said.
Reflecting on her journey, Beckham said she hopes her story inspires others. “I’ve been told ‘no’ so many times. If my story gives anyone the confidence to follow their dreams, that’s reason enough to tell it.”
Source: AP