David Beckham Roasts Victoria Beckham Over Her "Working Class" Claim

David Beckham playfully called out wife Victoria Beckham for not being honest about her upbringing after the former Spice Girls singer claimed that she grew up in a "working class" family.

By Gabrielle Chung Oct 05, 2023 11:49 PMTags
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There's a reason why Victoria Beckham was called Posh Spice.

David Beckham let that be known on his newly released Netflix docuseries Beckham, which featured candid interviews from the soccer superstar's inner circle. During one scene, his wife of nearly 25 years opened up about how she came from a "very working class" family, prompting David, 48, to hilariously crash the solo sit-down and call her out for not completely telling the truth.

"Be honest," he playfully scolded the former Spice Girls singer, 49, from a cracked doorway, leading her to retort, "I am being honest!"

After some amusing banter, David then asked Victoria, "What car did your dad drive you to school in?"

When she tried to dodge the question, the retired athlete pressed on. "One answer," David quipped. "What car did you get your dad to drive you to school in?"

To which the fashion designer sheepishly responded, "OK, in the '80s, my dad had a Rolls Royce."

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David and Victoria Beckham: Romance Rewind

Indeed, Victoria always had a bit of spice in her life. She grew up in Essex, England, in a house with a pool, according to BBC, which led famed music manager Simon Fuller to dub her Posh Spice when the girl group was formed in 1994.

Victoria went on to marry David in 1999 during the height of his sports career. However, after he was transferred from Manchester United to Real Madrid in 2003, the couple were rocked by reports that David had cheated while playing for the Spanish team.

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"It was the hardest period for us," Victoria recalled on Beckham. "Because it felt like the world was against us. And here's the thing: We were against each other if I'm being completely honest. You know, up until Madrid, sometimes it felt like us against everybody else. But we were together, we were connected, we had each other. But when we were in Spain, it didn't really feel like we had each other either. And that's sad."

She continued, "It was probably, if I'm being honest, the most unhappy I have ever been in my entire life."

Looking back at that difficult chapter in their marriage, David—who shares kids Brooklyn, 24, Romeo, 21, Cruz, 18, and Harper, 12, with Victoria—admitted, "I don't know how we got through it in all honesty."

"Victoria's everything to me, to see her hurt was incredibly difficult," he said. "But, we're fighters. And at that time, we needed to fight for each other, we needed to fight for our family. And what we had was worth fighting for."

To see Beckham family moments throughout the years, keep reading. 

Supporting Nicola

Victoria appears with Cruz BeckhamBrooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz Beckham at the February 2024 premiere of the actress' directorial debut, Lola.

Viva Family

Victoria Beckham was joined by husband David Beckham, kids Harper, Cruz and Brooklyn Beckham—as well as daughter-in-law Nicola Peltz—for her Paris Fashion Week show in March 2023. "I couldn't do it without you," she captioned a family photo. "I love you all so much."

#Throwback

"21 years ago today the most beautiful soul came into the world and changed our lives forever," Victoria captioned a heartfelt birthday tribute for her eldest son in 2020. "Sensitive, sweet, kind and funny, you are our everything. I love you so much @davidbeckham xxx Happy Birthday @brooklynbeckham."

While Mom Is Away, the Boys Will Play

David and sons Cruz, Romeo and Brooklyn posed for a pic while playing soccer. Looks like the Beckham soccer legacy will continue!

Support System

The Beckham brood lookied fashionable (and grownup!) at Victoria's fashion week show in September 2019.  

Team Beckham

The soccer club owner and the designer snapped a cute shot on the field during the Inter Miami CF launch. 

Adorable Moments

"Truly the best daddy in the world," Victoria shared on Instagram. "we love u so much x kisses."

Exploring Siblings

The family adventured around Spain together with Victoria posting on Instagram, "We LOVE Seville!! X hanging out with our babies xx kisses." 

Family Fun

The Beckhams got together for a family member's birthday, with Victoria adding, "Happy birthday @sandra_beckham49 x We all love u so much xx kisses." 

Dad's Boys

"My boys playing football tonight," Victoria posted on Instagram. Perhaps it runs in the family!

Favorite Family

The fan-favorite family shared this photo while vacationing in Miami. 

Birthday Bliss

"The most beautiful day with my favorite people in the world xxx I Love u so so so much xxx kisses from a very loved mummy and wife x," Victoria wrote alongside this photo after celebrating her birthday with her whole fam in April 2019.

Lovebirds

These two are so stylish, so in love and so hot.

Mother-Son Time

Victoria gave her eldest son a sweet birthday shout out in March with this photo and wow, do they look related!

New Year, Same Girls

The former Spice Girls singer snuggled up to her daughter Harper on New Year's Eve in 2018.

The Beckham Bunch

The Beckham family rang in the new year together once again and, of course, they looked super stylish doing it.

Mountain Memories

"Fun Family times and great memories," David captioned this cute photo from their ski trip.

Boys Down Under

In October 2018, David took his younger boys, Romeo and Cruz, to the top of the Harbour Bridge in Sydney, Australia for an experience they would never forget.

Harper's Guys

Clearly, the men in the Beckham fam love their little lady, Harper Seven!

Farmtime Fun

The model and former soccer player shared this sweet snap of him with his baby girl Harper on her seventh birthday.

Beach Bums

"Kisses from us all x Happy Summer!" Victoria captioned this adorable photo of her kids on holiday in summer of 2018.

Photo Ready

Just another day in the life of one of the most beautiful families there ever was.

Fishing Fellas

In May 2018, the soccer stud took his two oldest boys out for a day of fishing fun and we want to come next time!

Horsing Around

"Perfect end to the most perfect weekend x Riding with my baby in the sunshine Kisses from us both x," Victoria wrote alongside this pony pic.

Celebration Brigade

David got a group hug from three of his four kids to celebrate his birthday in May 2018. 

Birthday Babe

The designer celebrated her birthday in April 2018 with her four adorable children and everyone was all smiles.

Happy Mother's Day

The good-looking family struck a pose as they celebrated Mother's Day together in 2018. David posted the family pic on his Instagram, writing, "Happy Mother's Day to an amazing mummy to this beautiful little bunch."

Smile for the Camera

The Beckham bunch is just too cute sometimes.

Hugs and Kisses

Victoria planted a kiss on her son's cheek before her February 2018 fashion show during New York Fashion Week.

Boys Time

In December 2017, David enjoyed New Year's Eve with a sunset and some relaxing pool time with his boys.

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