Victoria Beckham's Raw Confession: Battling an Eating Disorder from Spice Girl Fame to Fashion Icon
The Posh Spice's Darkest Secrets Revealed: Victoria Beckham Opens Up About Her Eating Disorder, Body Shaming, and Fashion Fiasco
In a shocking new Netflix documentary, Victoria Beckham, 51, spills all about her darkest secrets, including her struggles with an eating disorder, body shaming, and the devastating lows of nearly losing her fashion empire.
The former Spice Girl turned fashion designer opens up about her tumultuous journey from the highs of global stardom to the depths of self-doubt and anxiety. In a candid three-part series, Victoria reveals how she became trapped in a cycle of negative body image, eating disorders, and constant criticism – all while hiding her true feelings from even her closest family.
"It was like I lost all sense of reality," Victoria confesses, recalling the devastating impact of being constantly scrutinized by the media and the public. "I would look in the mirror and wonder: 'Am I fat? Am I thin?' It was a never-ending cycle of self-doubt."
The fashion icon reveals how she began to develop an eating disorder as a teenager, while attending Laine Theatre School in Epsom, Surrey. Victoria's mother, Jackie, shares her concern about the body shaming she suffered at the school: "I remember the principle saying, 'You girls can be flown in,' implying that they didn't think we looked good enough to perform on stage."
Victoria recounts how she was constantly criticized for her appearance, with one of the most painful incidents being when a TV presenter asked her if she had lost weight after giving birth to Brooklyn. "I was weighed live on national television," Victoria remembers, her voice shaking with emotion. "It was humiliating and degrading – I felt like I was being punished for having a baby."
The Spice Girls' heyday may have been filled with fun and friendship, but Victoria reveals the intense pressure she faced as a pop star. She confesses to feeling lonely and isolated after the group's hiatus in 2000: "I was constantly asked about my weight, my appearance... I felt like I was losing myself in all of it."
The documentary also delves into Victoria's fashion empire, which was on the brink of collapse just a few years ago. The entrepreneur reveals how she had to beg her husband, David, for financial help: "I was desperate – I felt like I was drowning. I needed someone to bail me out." Luckily, an investment of £30 million from Neo Investments in 2017 saved the day.
The documentary also touches on Victoria's high-profile feud with son Brooklyn, who is seen in the background of footage filmed at a Parisian fashion show last year. While she doesn't directly address their differences, it's clear that Victoria has never forgotten where she came from – and still carries the scars of her tumultuous past.
In a poignant moment, Victoria's daughter Harper, 14, teaches her mother to dance to Chic's "Le Freak" in a TikTok video – one of the few lighthearted moments in an otherwise intense documentary. But it's clear that even Victoria's closest family members don't fully understand the depths of her emotional struggles.
The Netflix documentary, "Victoria Beckham," is a gripping and introspective look at the highs and lows of one of the world's most iconic fashion designers. With its candid revelations about eating disorders, body shaming, and personal struggles, it's a must-watch for anyone interested in the intricacies of fame, family, and identity.
Don't miss "Victoria Beckham" on Netflix, streaming October 9 – just in time to see the fashion icon's most vulnerable side.
