Victoria Beckham facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Victoria, Lady Beckham OBE
Beckham in 2018
Born	Victoria Caroline Adams (1974-04-17) 17 April 1974 (age 51) Harlow, Essex, England
Other names	Posh Spice
Occupation	Singer fashion designer television personality
Years active	1994–present
Spouse(s)	Sir David Beckham ​ (m. 1999)​
Children	4, including Brooklyn and Romeo
Relatives	Nicola Peltz (daughter-in-law)
Musical career
Genres	Pop R&B
Labels	Virgin Telstar 19

Victoria Caroline, Lady Beckham (born 17 April 1974), is an English fashion designer, singer, and television personality. She became famous in the 1990s as a member of the pop group the Spice Girls. In the group, she was known as Posh Spice.

After the Spice Girls stopped performing together in 2001, Victoria Beckham released her first solo album. She has also become a well-known style icon and fashion designer around the world.

Beckham has appeared in several documentaries and reality shows. She is married to former football player Sir David Beckham. They have four children, including Brooklyn and Romeo. The couple's combined wealth was estimated at £355 million in May 2019.

Victoria Beckham started her own fashion brand in 2008. She also launched a more affordable clothing line in 2011. Her fashion label was named designer brand of the year in the UK in 2011. In 2012, her brand was seen as the most successful part of the Beckham family's businesses. She was given an OBE award in 2017 for her contributions to the fashion industry.

Early Life and Dreams

Victoria Caroline Adams was born on 17 April 1974 in Harlow, England. She grew up in Goffs Oak, Hertfordshire. She is the oldest of three children. Her mother, Jacqueline, was an insurance clerk and hairdresser. Her father, Anthony, was an electronics engineer. They owned an electronics business, which gave Victoria a comfortable childhood.

After watching the musical film Fame in 1980, Victoria decided she wanted to be a singer. She went to Jason Theatre School. In 1991, she studied dance and modeling at Laine Theatre Arts. Victoria attended St. Mary's High School. She sometimes felt embarrassed by her family's wealth. She would ask her father not to drop her off at school in their Rolls-Royce. Before joining the Spice Girls, she was a member of a band called Persuasion.

Music Career Highlights

Becoming a Spice Girl (1994–2000)

In 1994, Victoria joined the all-female group, the Spice Girls. She was credited as Victoria Adams before her marriage. The group's first song was "Wannabe" (1996). She worked with Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton, Mel B and Melanie C. "Wannabe" became number one in the UK, US, and 35 other countries.

The Spice Girls had eight more number one songs from their albums Spice, Spiceworld and Forever. The media gave each member a nickname. Victoria was called "Posh Spice". The group is the best-selling female group of all time. They have sold over 80 million records worldwide. After their third album, Forever, the Spice Girls focused on their solo careers.

Solo Music Journey (2000–2004)

On 14 August 2000, Victoria released her first solo song, "Out of Your Mind". She worked with Dane Bowers and Truesteppers on this song. She performed it for the first time at a concert in London's Hyde Park. She then signed a music contract with Virgin Records.

Her next solo song, "Not Such An Innocent Girl", came out on 17 September 2001. Victoria's first album, Victoria Beckham, was released on 1 October 2001. It reached number 10 in the UK album chart. The album cost a lot to make.

The second song from the album was "A Mind of Its Own", released on 11 February 2002. It reached number 6 in the UK. Victoria later signed a new contract with Telstar Records in 2002. She recorded new music, but these albums were never officially released.

Spice Girls Reunion (2007–2012)

Beckham performing with the Spice Girls in Las Vegas in December 2007

In 2007, the Spice Girls got back together. They announced plans for a reunion tour. Each member reportedly earned £10 million from the tour. Victoria wanted her children to see her as a pop star. Their Greatest Hits album was released in November 2007. The tour started on 2 December 2007.

A film about the tour, Spice Girls: Giving You Everything, was shown in Australia and the UK. The Spice Girls also appeared in Tesco advertisements.

In 2010, a musical about the Spice Girls called Viva Forever! began development. All five Spice Girls attended a press conference in London in 2012 to promote the musical. It opened in London's Piccadilly Theatre on 11 December 2012.

On 12 August 2012, Victoria and the Spice Girls performed at the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony. They sang "Wannabe" and "Spice Up Your Life". This performance was the most tweeted moment of the closing ceremony.

The band reunited again for a 2019 tour. However, Victoria chose not to join. She wanted to focus on her fashion label. She explained that it "didn't feel like the right thing to do." She added, "I'll always be Posh Spice, always."

Fashion Career

Beckham at London Fashion Week in 2015

Victoria Beckham first appeared as a model on the catwalk for Maria Grachvogel in February 2000. She was also a British ambassador for Dolce and Gabbana. In 2003, she was the face of Rocawear for a short time. In 2004, she designed a special fashion line called VB Rocks for Rock & Republic. This line mainly featured expensive jeans.

In January 2006, Victoria walked the runway for Roberto Cavalli at Milan Fashion Week. She was often dressed by him for special events. In March 2006, she worked as a fashion editor for Harper's Bazaar. She styled her friend, Katie Holmes, for a fashion photoshoot. Victoria loves sunglasses and collects vintage ones.

After leaving Rock & Republic, she launched her own denim label, dvb Style, in September 2006. She also created a website, dvbstyle.com, to promote her fashion work.

In June 2007, she launched her dvb Denim collection and eyewear range in New York. She also judged the River Island Gold Award at London's Graduate Fashion Week. In August 2007, her perfume, Intimately Beckham, was launched. She and David Beckham have released more than 20 perfumes over the years. In September 2007, her cosmetics line, V-Sculpt, was launched in Tokyo.

Victoria has appeared on many fashion magazine covers. These include I-D, W, and various international editions of Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Elle. In July 2018, her collection with Reebok was launched.

Starting Her Own Fashion Label

Victoria Beckham's own fashion label started in September 2008. By 2011, it was a major part of New York Fashion Week. She also introduced a more affordable line called Victoria by Victoria Beckham. In 2011–12, her brand was expected to make over £60 million in sales each year.

Her brand is known for its dresses. It has also expanded to include separate clothing items and luxury handbags. Some handbags sell for up to £18,000. Besides the main fashion line, the Victoria Beckham brand still has denim, eyewear, and fragrance products. In November 2011, Victoria Beckham won Designer Brand of the Year at the British Fashion Awards.

In September 2012, Victoria Beckham was the most talked-about designer on Twitter during New York Fashion Week. She gained 57,000 new followers during the shows. Experts noted that she had become a respected designer. Her brand's sales were due to the designs themselves, not just her celebrity status.

In 2017, Victoria Beckham's new collection for Target offered a wide range of sizes for women. She also introduced a new line for children's wear. In 2018, her collection was shown at London Fashion Week instead of New York. In 2019, her brand confirmed it would not use fur or exotic skins in its collections.

Victoria Beckham Beauty

In September 2019, Victoria Beckham launched her beauty brand, "Victoria Beckham Beauty". She introduced the brand at London Fashion Week. The packaging for her makeup is made from 100% recycled materials. Shipping materials are also recyclable or biodegradable. Victoria describes her products as "active and effective, but clean and kind." The first products were eye makeup. A line of lip products was released the next month.

Television Appearances

Beckham in Düsseldorf in October 2008

Victoria Beckham has made five official documentaries about her life. The first, Victoria's Secrets, aired in January 2000 in the UK. It showed cameras following her and her interviewing other celebrities.

The second, Being Victoria Beckham, was shown in March 2002. It covered her solo music career and showed her at photoshoots. This documentary was very popular, with 8.83 million viewers. The third, The Real Beckhams, aired in December 2003. It focused on the Beckhams moving to Madrid. It also showed Victoria restarting her solo career.

The fourth documentary was Full Length & Fabulous: The Beckhams' 2006 World Cup Party. It followed Victoria and David as they planned a party to raise money for charity. The event featured food designed by chef Gordon Ramsay. This documentary attracted 7.56 million viewers.

Victoria also signed a deal with NBC for a reality TV series about her family's move to the US. The show, Victoria Beckham: Coming to America, aired in July 2007. It was a one-hour special.

In July 2007, Victoria Beckham filmed a guest appearance on the TV series Ugly Betty. The episode, "A Nice Day for a Posh Wedding", aired in November 2007. In February 2008, she was a guest judge for the finale of Project Runway.

In 2010, Victoria Beckham voiced Queen Amphitrite in an episode of SpongeBob SquarePants. She was excited about this because her children loved the show. In 2023, she appeared in the Netflix documentary series Beckham.

Books Written by Victoria Beckham

On 13 September 2001, Victoria Beckham released her first book, Learning to Fly. The title came from a song in the musical Fame. The book shared details about her childhood, her time with the Spice Girls, her marriage, and her family life.

Learning to Fly became the third best-selling non-fiction book of 2001 in the UK. It sold over 500,000 copies. It quickly reached number 1 on the book charts. A TV appearance on Parkinson helped promote the book.

Victoria's second book, a fashion advice guide, was published on 27 October 2006. It was called That Extra Half an Inch: Hair, Heels and Everything in Between. This book gives tips on fashion, style, and beauty. It also includes photos by famous photographers. This book also became a best-seller, selling 400,000 copies in Britain. The rights to the book have been sold to many other countries.

Influence and Charity Work

Beckham addresses the "Ending AIDS by 2030" event at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, September 2014.

In 2007, Victoria Beckham was one of the richest women in Britain. She and her husband David had an estimated combined wealth of £112 million. In 2012, her fashion business, Beckham Ventures, was the best-performing brand in the family's businesses.

In 2010, Victoria's charity work with Save the Children was recognized. She is an International Goodwill Ambassador for UNAIDS. She also supports the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Victoria promotes faux/synthetic furs. Her stance against the fur industry has been praised by animal rights groups like PETA. She has promised never to use fur in her fashion collections.

In February 2013, she was named one of the 100 most powerful women in the UK in fashion. In 2014, Victoria joined the Ban Bossy campaign. This campaign encourages girls to take on leadership roles.

Victoria Beckham was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2017. This award was for her services to the fashion industry. Her husband, David, also received this honor in 2003.

Personal Life and Family

Beckham with her husband David in 2019

Victoria Beckham was engaged to Mark Wood from 1988 to 1994. She also had a relationship with Canadian actor Corey Haim in 1995. She collects handbags, owning over 100 Birkin bags from Hermès. Her collection is estimated to be worth more than £1.5 million.

Marriage and Children

In early 1997, Victoria started dating football player David Beckham. They met at a charity football match. David had seen her music videos and was interested in her. Victoria also wanted to meet David. She said she "didn't really know who he was" at first. They kept their relationship private at the beginning. They announced their engagement in 1998. The media nicknamed them "Posh and Becks".

On 4 July 1999, Victoria and David were married in Ireland. Their wedding received a lot of media attention. David's teammate, Gary Neville, was the best man. Their four-month-old son, Brooklyn, was the ring bearer. The couple had an exclusive deal with OK! magazine for photos. Pictures showed the Beckhams sitting on golden thrones. Victoria wore a diamond coronet. The wedding reception cost an estimated £500,000.

The couple bought their most famous home for £2.5 million in 1999. The property, with 24 acres of land, was renovated for £3 million. The media called it Beckingham Palace. They sold the property in 2014. Victoria and David have four children: sons Brooklyn (born 1999), Romeo (born 2002), Cruz (born 2005), and daughter Harper (born 2011). Elton John and David Furnish are godparents to Brooklyn and Romeo. Their godmother is Elizabeth Hurley.

Filmography

Discography

• Victoria Beckham (2001)

See also

In Spanish: Victoria Beckham para niños

• Girl power