Victoria Beckham on Netflix: about Brian Sewell's offensive words and feud with Mel B.
According to The Sun: Victoria Beckham spoke about her conflicts with stars, including a 'rude' encounter with Donatella Versace and an incident when she was called a 'b***h' live on air.
In a new documentary on Netflix, released today, Victoria, 51, shares her experience of life on the world stage and the difficulties in her relationships with peers.
Netflix Victoria recounted her first 'rude' meeting with Donatella Versace, who also shared her reaction in the film.
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Victoria shared her struggles transitioning from the Spice Girl persona to a designer.
In the film, she talked about several unpleasant situations with other stars that upset her.
As Victoria herself admitted, she was initially perceived only as a 'smile' in the fashion world.
In a three-part show, she recalled a meeting with Donatella Versace in 1997 when she was invited to a fashion show in Milan on a private jet.
Before the show, Victoria had the chance to choose a dress from the Versace store for this prestigious event.
Since Posh was known for her 'little black dresses', she chose one of them.
However, despite her lack of experience, Victoria decided to make changes, asking the salespeople to tighten the waist, shorten the length, and remove the sleeves.
“I actually redid the whole dress,” Victoria said. “I can't believe I did that. It was very rude!”
This, in the end, did not please Donatella.
“You shouldn't do that. It's my feeling,” the designer said in the documentary.
“Yeah, and I thought: 'how could she?'
But Donatella, with whom Victoria is now good friends, added: “Then I realized she was better off doing it her way. She knows her body.”
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Victoria also revealed that art critic Brian Sewell called her a 'b***h' on a TV show.
On Alan Titchmarsh's show in 2009, Brian said: “Beckham is great at what she does; off the field she does a lot of good things.
“Madam Beckham appears, dressed practically in nothing, and she steals the photos, steals the party – and she's just an ordinary little b***h.”
MEL B FALL OUT
Trying to find her place in fashion, Victoria attempted to distance herself from her Posh Spice image.
However, in 2008 she was asked to reunite with the Spice Girls for a tour.
She explained: “When I was working with (designer) Roland Mouret, the other Spice Girls said they wanted to go on tour...”
“David said: 'it’s really good for the kids to see you in this', he made me feel guilty!”
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Victoria agreed to the reunion tour, admitting: “I haven't been Posh Spice in a long time. It was good to go back to them.”
However, in 2019, when she was asked again about touring, Victoria declined – which upset Mel B.
Victoria revealed that one of the Spice Girls' comments 'hurt' her when Melanie B remarked that she should not forget where she came from.
“It upset me recently – Melanie B said to me 'don't forget where you came from',” Victoria recounted in the documentary.
She emphasized: “I have never forgotten where I came from. I have never forgotten that Posh Spice is the reason I'm sitting here now.
“She could be grumpy, but she was actually great,” Victoria added.
“It was nice to celebrate the Spice Girls, but it was during that [2008] tour that I realized I didn't belong on stage. It was fun, but it was no longer what I loved.”
SECRET EATING DISORDER
In the documentary, Victoria also opened up about her struggle with bulimia, which she hid after leaving the group.
She confessed that she starved herself trying to maintain her slimness.
Victoria admitted that she became “very skilled at deception” after losing control over how she was perceived.
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Victoria talked about her battle with an eating disorder after leaving the 'Spice Girls'.
“It was hard, and it's tough. I had no control over what was written about me, what photos were taken, and probably I wanted to control it,” she confessed in an episode titled 'Kill the Weight'.
“I could control it through clothing, I could control my weight and I controlled it in a very unhealthy way.
“When you have an eating disorder, you become very skilled at deception, and I was never honest about it with my parents.
“I never talked about it publicly. It really affects you when you're constantly told you're not good enough, and that’s probably what I've dealt with throughout my life.”
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Victoria with her husband David on the red carpet for the premiere of her new documentary on Netflix.
LAUNCH NIGHT
The documentary 'Victoria Beckham' was presented at the Curzon cinema in Mayfair, London, this week.
Victoria and David were joined by children Romeo, Harper, Cruz, and his girlfriend Jackie Apostel.
Although Brooklyn did not come, Posh made sure to show her support, mentioning him in her speech.
David's mother, Sandra, and sister Joan were also present, along with family friends of the Beckhams, Tilly and Tanya Ramsay.
Three of Victoria's friends from the 'Spice Girls' were there as well – Ginger Spice Geri Horner, Sporty Spice Mel C, and Baby Spice Emma Bunton.
Before the screening, Victoria took the stage and said: “I want to thank the Spice Girls — Geri, Emma, Melanie, and Melanie. I love you all so much, and thank you very much.
“My kids, Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, Harper, and David — oh God, he's not a kid anymore. I’m so good without cue cards.
“This process has allowed me to really be proud of what I've accomplished and finally realize that I am enough.”
- The documentary 'Victoria Beckham' is available for viewing on Netflix
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In the documentary 'Victoria Beckham', we see not only stages of her career but also significant challenges she faced on her path to success. Victoria honestly discusses conflicts, personal experiences, and her struggle with eating disorders, providing viewers with a deeper insight into her life beyond the stage and fashion shows. The film serves as an important reminder of the strength and resilience of women in an industry that can often be ruthless to their self-awareness. Read also
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