She was Posh Spice. Impeccable style, an always determined look, an icon even before becoming a designer. Victoria Beckham exploded in the 90s with the Spice Girlsa cult girl band that left its mark on an entire generation. Behind the pop choreographies and the iconic outfits, she was already imposing her signature. Then, the singer became a businesswoman, building a fashion empire recognized around the world. A meteoric rise, built under the insatiable gaze of the public and the media.
And then there is this love story worthy of a modern tale. Married since 1999 to David Beckhamshe shares her life between red carpets and family moments with their four children, Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper Beckham. The most glamorous couple on the planet has become a real brand. Their image was further strengthened after the release on Netflix of Beckhamdocumentary retracing the career of the footballer and the solidity of their union.
Victoria Beckham: a new series and a moving confession
Today, it’s Victoria Beckham’s turn to be the center of attention. Her own documentary series, broadcast on Netflix since October 9, finally lifts the veil on what she has always kept to herself. Far from frozen poses and tense smiles, the 51-year-old woman tells herselfquite simply. She talks about her daily life, her relationship with fame, her career… But also an intimate struggle that has long been kept silent: her eating disorders.
The designer confides that media pressure and relentless focus on her appearance triggered a spiral that she could no longer control. “I don’t know what I saw in the mirror. Was I fat? Was I thin ? I don’t know. We lose all sense of reality. I was very critical of myself. I didn’t like what I saw. It’s been very hard, and it’s difficult.” she says in front of the camera, visibly moved. She remembers those years when every photo, every dress, every word was dissected.
“When you have an eating disorder, you become very good at lying.”
After the breakup of the Spice Girls in 2000Victoria Beckham admits that she locked herself into a quest for impossible perfection. The tabloids nicknamed her in turn “Porky Posh” or “Skinny Posh”, cruel labels that fuel his obsession with controlling his weight: “I controlled my weight. But I controlled it in incredibly unhealthy ways. When you have an eating disorder, you become very good at lying. I have never spoken about it publicly. It really affects you to constantly be told that you’re not good enough. I guess it’s been with me all my life.” she adds. A rare speech for someone who has always conveyed the image of a closed woman.
