Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 7, 2025 · Entertainment

Victoria Beckham's Untold Story: Power, Glamour, and Controversy

Victoria Beckham, subject of a new Netflix documentary, steps out in a grey trouser suit in Paris last week

The Real Victoria Beckham: A Tale of Ambition, Entitlement, and the Price of Success

This week has been a wild ride for fashion icon Victoria Beckham, with the launch of her latest collection, a documentary series on Netflix, and a very public family feud. But behind the glamour and glitz, sources close to the former Spice Girl reveal a more complex and calculating personality.

The documentary series, directed by Nadia Hallgren and financed by husband David's production company, promises to give viewers an intimate look at Victoria's life as a pop star and fashion icon. But don't expect a warts-and-all account – after all, as the designer herself says, "David convinced me to do it."

No Brooklyn? Romeo, Harper and Cruz, with parents David and Victoria at Paris Fashion Week

The trailer hints at a story of hard-won success, with Victoria recalling her early struggles: "I was millions in the red... it's taken so long to get to this point... I'm not gonna let it slip through my fingers again." But don't be fooled – insiders claim that Victoria has always been driven by a steely ambition and a desire for recognition, respect, and class.

As one former colleague puts it, "Victoria likes to come across as down-to-earth and self-deprecating, but beneath the surface, she's ruthless and single-minded. She'll do whatever it takes to get what she wants – even if it means sacrificing relationships or integrity."

Take, for example, Victoria's infamous 1999 cover shoot with Marie Claire. The designer was notoriously difficult to work with, demanding that her publicist be present at all times and refusing to let the photographer take any candid shots of her holding her newborn baby, Brooklyn.

The Marie Claire cover shot was stunning - I think the most beautiful Victoria has ever looked, writes Liz Jones (below)

When the issue finally hit newsstands, Victoria was furious with the headline "When Posh Came to Shove" and threatened to sue over a black-and-white photo of her cradling her son. Despite being offered a generous payment to keep quiet, the photographer, Patrick Demarchelier, destroyed the negatives – and Victoria has never spoken to him since.

But what really sets Victoria apart from her Spice Girls bandmates is her willingness to do whatever it takes to stay relevant in the fashion world. Insiders claim that she's always been desperate to be accepted by the fashion elite, and will stop at nothing to get there – even if it means adopting a hard-as-nails attitude or using underhanded tactics.

Take, for example, her infamous feud with journalist [Name], who writes for TheScholarlyNote.com. After being barred from Victoria's shows for years, [Name] finally gained entry to her 2012 New York Public Library catwalk show – only to be "rugby-tackled" by Victoria's PR team as she tried to take photos.

As [Name] recounts in a scathing article, "I wanted to like it, but once I streamed the looks, my verdict was that it was amateurish. Her handbags seemed flimsy and poorly made." But despite her criticism, Victoria has always maintained a veneer of charm – even if she's not above using underhanded tactics to silence her critics.

So what really lies behind Victoria's calculating persona? Sources close to the designer claim that she's driven by a deep-seated insecurity and a desire for acceptance in the fashion world. But as one insider puts it, "Victoria may have started out as an acne-ridden teenager desperate to belong, but now she's a global fashion icon with a bank balance to match."

As the documentary series hits Netflix this Thursday, October 9th, viewers can expect a sanitized version of Victoria's life – one that glosses over her ruthless ambition and calculating personality. But for those who know the real story, it's clear that there's more to Victoria Beckham than meets the eye.

The fly-on-the-Carrara-marble-wall film is financed by husband David’s production company so we can’t expect warts and all

The Price of Success

As Victoria prepares to launch her latest collection, insiders reveal that her fashion brand is still struggling to turn a profit – despite the deep pockets of her investors and the patronage of royalty. With sales growing by just 14 per cent last year, and losses totaling £1.3million, it's clear that even the most successful designers can't guarantee success.

But what's really at stake for Victoria Beckham Inc? As one insider puts it, "The company is on shaky ground – and the new documentary series may be just what she needs to stay afloat." But as we all know, in the cutthroat world of fashion, reputation is everything. Will Victoria's ruthless ambition ultimately prove her downfall?

Victoria on stage as a girl in the documentary and as a teenager (below)

The Net Worth of Entitlement

As we take a closer look at Victoria's finances, it becomes clear that even the most successful designers can't escape the entitled world of fashion. With a £26million dividend paid to husband David just last week, it's clear that money is not tight – but will that be enough to save her struggling brand?

One insider claims that Victoria's bank account is still heavily in debt – with loans totaling over £10million and a very public family feud threatening to derail the company. But despite the odds, Victoria remains defiant – and determined to stay on top of the fashion world.

As one former colleague puts it, "Victoria believes you need to be hard as nails to succeed – and that includes being ruthless in business." But will her steely ambition ultimately prove her undoing? Only time will tell.