UPDATE: Victoria Beckham has opened up about the intense pressure she faced regarding her weight just six months after giving birth to her son, Brooklyn. In her revealing Netflix documentary, which premiered on October 9, 2025, the renowned fashion designer shared the emotional turmoil she experienced during her rise to fame.
Beckham, now 51 years old, recalled a painful moment when she was publicly asked to step on scales during a television appearance. “Get on those scales,” she remembered them saying. “Have you lost the weight?” This moment left a profound impact on her self-esteem.
“I really started to doubt myself and not like myself,” Beckham confessed. “When I looked in the mirror… you lose all sense of reality.” Her self-criticism escalated, leading to extreme measures regarding her weight. “I could control it with the clothing. I could control my weight and I was controlling it in an incredibly unhealthy way,” she admitted.
The documentary, titled ‘Victoria Beckham’, dives deep into her early years, her journey with the Spice Girls, and her preparations for a major fashion show at Paris Fashion Week. Reflecting on societal norms, her husband, Sir David Beckham, echoed her sentiments, stating that during the 1990s and 2000s, it was often considered acceptable to criticize women for their appearances.
“People felt that it was okay to critique a woman for her weight, for what she’s doing, for what she’s wearing,” he remarked. “There were a lot of things happening in TV then that won’t happen now.” This criticism took a toll on Victoria, as David noted, “My Victoria that I knew sits at home in a tracksuit, smiling, laughing, having a glass of wine that started to go purely because of the criticism that she was getting.”
As the world watches Beckham’s candid revelations, the documentary sheds light on the harsh realities faced by many women in the public eye. With mental health awareness at an all-time high, her story resonates deeply with those who have experienced similar pressures.
If you or someone you know is struggling with disordered eating or mental health issues, it’s crucial to seek help. Contact your GP or reach out to Beat Eating Disorders, available Monday to Friday from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. For urgent mental health support, connect with the Samaritans’ 24-hour helpline at 116 123, or visit their website for more resources.
Stay tuned as more developments unfold from Victoria Beckham’s journey, reminding us all of the importance of self-acceptance and mental health awareness.
