URGENT UPDATE: Victoria Beckham has opened up about the intense pressure she faced regarding her weight and appearance following the birth of her son, Brooklyn, more than two decades ago. In her new Netflix documentary series, ‘Victoria Beckham’, which premiered on October 9, 2025, the renowned fashion designer shared a harrowing experience from just six months after Brooklyn’s birth that left a lasting impact on her self-esteem.
During an emotional segment of the series, Beckham recalled being publicly asked to step on scales during a television appearance. “Get on those scales,” she recounted, expressing how such scrutiny affected her deeply. “I was really, really young, and that hurts,” Beckham stated, demonstrating the profound emotional toll this public pressure took on her.
The 51-year-old highlighted her struggle with self-image, saying, “I really started to doubt myself and not like myself.” Beckham explained how outside perceptions distorted her self-view, indicating that constant criticism led to a lack of control over her body image. “I didn’t like what I saw,” she admitted, revealing the dark side of fame.
In a candid moment, she described her efforts to control her image through fashion and weight management, but acknowledged these methods were “incredibly unhealthy.” “It really affects you when you’re being told constantly you’re not good enough,” she added, shedding light on the relentless societal pressures that women face.
David Beckham, her husband, also shared insights in the series, reflecting on the cultural acceptance of criticizing women for their appearance in the 1990s and 2000s. “People felt that it was okay to criticize a woman for her weight, for what she’s doing, for what she’s wearing,” he stated, emphasizing how such attitudes have thankfully changed.
Victoria’s documentary not only chronicles her journey from the Spice Girls to a prominent fashion designer but also details her preparations for a major fashion show at Paris Fashion Week. The series aims to illuminate the challenges she has faced both personally and professionally.
As the conversation around body image and mental health evolves, Beckham’s revelations resonate with many, reminding viewers of the importance of self-acceptance and the dangers of societal expectations.
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