Victoria Beckham's new docuseries: a candid look at her life and 'smiling on the inside'

“Victoria Beckham”, Netflix’s brand new documentary, features Vicky B like you have never seen her before!

The three-part show, which has shot up the trends list since it was released last week, chronicles the life of the former Spice Girl and arguably the most famous sports WAGs (wife and girlfriends) of all time.

From her time as Posh Spice in the 1990s as part of the best-selling girls group in history, to her tabloid-obsessed relationship with footballing legend David Beckham and her ascent in the beauty and fashion world, the show is packed with fascinating moments.

With her trademark sense of humour, which earned her widespread acclaim in her husband’s documentary “Beckham”, this time the 51-year-old mother of four is front and centre, and baring it all.

From the makers of ”Beckham”, which won an Emmy for Outstanding Documentary or Non-fiction Series last year, the production is directed by Nadia Hallgren. It also and provides unprecedented access into Victoria’s glamorous life.  

With a focus on Victoria and her team preparing for her brand’s biggest ever show at Paris Fashion Week (PFW), what enhances the show’s appeal is how it transitions to all of her greatest milestones.

During a confessional-like setting, she addresses them all head-on, from her childhood struggles, which include being bullied and body-shamed, to her eating disorder, her tumultuous relationship with the media and the loss of her self-identity when the Spice Girls split up.

She also speaks about her pursuit of perfection, which led to her business empire almost crumbling, as well as how the paparazzi’s obsession wrecked her mental health and self-image.

There are also many light-hearted moments, with Victoria insisting that she is “smiling on the inside”, that she has not eaten chocolate since the 90s and her love for David’s physique.

There are also heartfelt moments between her and David, who also features prominently in the documentary. One of my favourite scenes was an intimate conversation between them where Victoria tears up as she expresses gratitude for her husband’s unflinching support over the decades.

The rest of the Beckham brood also feature, including the couple's son, Brooklyn Peltz-Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz-Beckham, who are currently estranged from the family, who were spotted in the doccie they attended Victoria’s PFW show. 

Meanwhile, Victoria's daughter, 14-year-old Harper Beckham, is seen filming her TikTok with her mother as well as visiting her showroom for a fitting.

Her brothers, Romeo, 23, and Cruz, 20, also make appearances, and they appear to be well-mannered and supportive of their parents. The Beckhams are a close clan, a testament to Victoria’s impressive parenting under the guise of worldwide media attention and speculation.

It was also interesting to learn more about the woman behind the immense stardom, starting with her childhood.

In episode one, aptly titled “Who Does She Think She Is?”, Victoria opens up about her love for performing, a passion which was quickly overshadowed.

Her parents, Anthony and Jackie Adams, elaborated as they delved into how Victoria being called “too fat” to dance in the front row impacted her self-worth.

But her father beamed as she explained how she used this criticism to fuel her passion, leading her to secure a spot in the Spice Girls when she was 19.

What followed was a whirlwind adventure of inspiring young girls to believe in the power of “Girl Power” - the group’s legendary mantra, as well as scores of No 1 hits and world tours.

Then Victoria fell in love with David at a Manchester United game, with the footballer admitting on the doccie that he “fell hard and fast”.

Two years later, they were married and she had given birth to Brooklyn.

As their family continued to grow, Victoria was dominating the music world, and David was also at the top of his football game, with the couple’s every move being thrust into the spotlight.

Then came the major life changes - moving to different countries for David’s career and the disbanding of the Spice Girls. Victoria admitted that this took a heavy toll on her mental health and that she struggled with her self-identity.

It was at this time that her lifelong desire to be a fashion designer really kicked in, something she admitted to being obsessed with since she was a young girl.

With no business or fashion experience and with just an entertainment background, she enlisted the help of acclaimed designer Roland Mouret. 

In episode two, called “Kill The Wag”, Mouret opens up about transforming her style and identity into something simpler and more elegant.

Under his wing, Victoria showcased her first collection in a New York hotel suite. Despite criticism of Mouret being the brains behind her brand, she forged on and took her label, Victoria Beckham, to new heights. 

But due to inexperience and significant wastage, the business was in the red and with David - her only financial backer - losing millions. Victoria found a new investor and transformed her fashion house, while also adding beauty products and fragrance to the brand.  

With her firm receiving reviews, episode three takes viewers to PFW, where Victoria and her team have to overcome several obstacles to stage their biggest show, all while Anna Wintour sternly watches on.

I was totally captivated by “Victoria Beckham”. Having been a Spice Girls fan since I was a youngster, I was thrilled with how the documentary provides personal insights. I also enjoyed the insights of designers such as Donatella Versace and Tom Ford on the series, as well as Victoria’s long-time bestie, Eva Longoria.

I found Victoria to be an inspiring woman who has big dreams for herself. Being David’s wife is not enough, and it was thrilling to witness her work ethic.

I also related to her constant pursuit of success, working quietly to prove people wrong and her desire to always push boundaries.

This documentary is an excellent example of a strong, bold and powerful woman who used her celebrity status to forge a new and destined path for herself.

I give “Victoria Beckham” a four out of five stars.