Victoria Beckham Details “Unhealthy” Relationship With Her Weight

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Content warning: This story discusses eating disorders.

Victoria Beckham is getting honest about the pressure she’s faced to be thin. 

Victoria Beckham, known from the Spice Girls, has revealed that years of public scrutiny about her body have taken a toll on her well-being, leading to unhealthy behaviors and impacting both her mental and physical health. She shares four children – Brooklyn, 26, Romeo, 23, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 14 – with her husband, David Beckham.

In her new Netflix documentary, which launched on October 9th, Victoria shared a painful memory: being weighed on national television when her daughter, Brooklyn, was just six months old. While they now joke about it, Victoria admits she was very young at the time and the experience still bothers her.

Oh my gosh, it just breaks my heart thinking about it. Victoria was so young, only 25, and the pressure to look like those ’90s pop stars *forever* really started to get to her as the years went on. It was awful to watch, honestly. She just wanted to be herself, but everyone expected her to stay exactly as she was when she first became famous.

I began to seriously question myself and my self-worth because I allowed it to impact me so deeply,” Victoria Beckham, now 51, explained. “I lost touch with reality and didn’t recognize the person I saw in the mirror. I was overly critical and simply didn’t like what I saw.”

The public’s harsh nicknames were especially upsetting for Victoria, who shared, “I’ve been called everything from ‘Porky Posh’ to ‘Skinny Posh.’ It’s been really difficult to deal with.”

The scrutiny led her to develop an eating disorder, which she said she struggled with in silence.

She explained she was managing her weight in a very damaging way. Because of her eating disorder, she became skilled at keeping it hidden, and she never confided in her parents or spoke about it publicly. She added that constantly being told she wasn’t good enough had a significant impact on her.

Victoria says she still feels this way, even now, and believes it’s something she’s carried with her throughout her life.

For a look at Victoria’s life in the spotlight, read on.

Victoria Beckham explained in the documentary *Spice Girls Story: Viva Forever!* that she earned the nickname ‘Posh’ because she enjoyed luxury – nice restaurants and clothes – and that was simply who she was. She added that she rarely smiled, even back then, and deliberately cultivated a strong, distinctive image.

Victoria Beckham explained that her ‘Posh Spice’ persona developed from her style choices. She recalled in her book, *That Extra Half an Inch: Hair, Heels and Everything in Between*, that it was all about the bob haircut, high heels, and a little black dress – though she jokingly admitted the dress wasn’t actually Gucci, but from Miss Selfridge.

Okay, so everyone talks about Wiz Khalifa and his color choices now, but let me tell you, David Beckham was doing this *way* back then! I remember seeing him at the Brit Awards with these incredible, bold stripes – he was rocking that look over a decade before Wiz even came onto the scene. Seriously, Beckham was ahead of his time, a total style icon, and nobody appreciates it enough!

Beckham said she and her husband, David Beckham, put a lot of thought into their outfits – all-black leather looks from Gucci – for a Versace gala. (She playfully acknowledged a slight mistake in mentioning Versace after Gucci.)

A white suit plus a very-of-the-moment statement necklace proved she was indeed posh.

Victoria Beckham brought her signature style to Elton John’s White Tie and Tiara Ball, matching outfits with her husband, David Beckham, as they often do.

For the Dior Dance for Life event benefiting the Aaliyah Memorial Fund, she chose a relaxed outfit of flare jeans and a white tank top.

Victoria Beckham showed off a more relaxed style at the MTV Movie Awards, wearing a lace-up Dolce & Gabbana dress that combined two looks into one. She told *The Guardian* that she used to favor very structured, tightly fitted dresses, but her personal style has evolved. She now realizes that her previous preference for such clothes might have been a way of masking insecurity.

She has one firm rule when it comes to fashion: always trust your instincts. As she explained to *The Guardian*, she’s okay with owning her own fashion errors, but she won’t tolerate ignoring her gut feeling.

Victoria Beckham showed she’s a true style icon at the Swarovski Fashion Rocks event, turning heads in a stunning and daring green and blue gown by Roberto Cavalli.

Mi bella! Beckham stepped out in Paris wearing feminine ruffles and gilded heels. 

Beckham has explained that fashion is where she feels most at ease and inspired, whether she’s creating designs or choosing outfits like the one she wore to the Oscars.

She and the athlete were all business at the Beckham Signature fragrance launch in NYC. 

Sleek, strapless and steely grey were on order for the Marc Jacobs Spring 2009 fashion show.

The singer, now a fashion designer, proved that you can travel with flair in this chic, button-up mini dress featuring a cape.

When Beckham started her fashion label, she quickly realized she needed to learn a lot and relied on experts to guide her. She also had confidence in her own creative vision, famously wearing one of her designs to the 2014 Met Gala.

The singer, formerly known as a Spice Girl, wore a crisp white shirt with a pleated leather skirt in shades of beige, navy, blue, and white – a piece from her own design line.

This dark tweed set proved that no one wears Victoria Beckham better than the star herself. 

The fashion designer stayed warm in New York City’s cold weather with a sleek, all-black look featuring a turtleneck and leather boots.

You know, I’ve been a long-time fan of David Beckham’s style, and I always loved how he evolved over the years. He recently told *The Guardian* that getting older has really given him confidence. He finally understands what suits him, what makes him feel good, and he’s comfortable with that. He doesn’t feel the need to impress anyone with his clothes anymore, and honestly, that confidence really shines through. It’s refreshing to see someone so comfortable in their own skin!

During London Fashion Week, Beckham made a striking exit from her Dover Street store, sporting a vibrant look with a hint of blue.

Beckham says that as her business grew and she became busier, she had to adjust her style. She simply couldn’t keep up with everything while wearing high heels, so she now sometimes chooses comfortable flats or even sneakers.

Speaking about her fashion line, Victoria Beckham said it always felt natural for her to be at the helm. She acknowledged that people might have had doubts because of her celebrity status, but she embraced that challenge. ‘Really, there was never any question of someone else leading it,’ she admitted, while wearing a jumpsuit from her brand at the Cannes Film Festival.

For her appearance on *Jimmy Kimmel Live*, she chose a typically feminine outfit designed by Victoria Beckham.

Victoria Beckham finds inspiration for her designs in art, often visiting galleries like Tate Britain in London and the Frick Collection in New York City.

Paris (where she attended the Saint Laurent runway show) and red leather are always a good idea. 

“I’m always inspired by menswear,” Beckham told CNN in 2023, “you see that in the tailoring.”

Oh my gosh, she absolutely *nailed* her look at the premiere! Seriously, it was like she stepped out of a magazine, totally rocking a perfectly tailored suit. She just completely owned the red carpet, and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since! It was the perfect look for their new Netflix series, and honestly, she looked incredible.

She shared a photo on Instagram of her outfit for the Victoria Beckham x Breitling launch in New York City, revealing she was wearing her new, soon-to-be-released #VBSS24 tailored suit and a B Frame Belt.

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2025-10-09 01:49