To be baffled at dislike for Victoria Beckham

I think they were all really pretty talentless, I agree that the Spice Girls weren't my type of music BTW . They were of the era, a group made up as an image, style over substance. I think I'm just irritated that they made money when they were all useless.

But why does it bother so many people that she only eats steamed fish and veg?

Why is it socially acceptable for some people to have a McD every day or a ready meal every day but for her its something to complain about? It literally doesn't affect anyone else.

I think she actually looks healthy. She might be naturally slim, but she's eating nutritious food - just because she has limited preferences isn't actually a problem to anyone.

I prefer my people smiley, whether man or woman. I know it's the media, but she always looks so serious. I don't hate her though, I don't know her. I'd just like to see her relax a bit.

I did laugh at the comment on the other thread about her fame and money being on account of her husband. I never liked the Spice Girls and, other than Mel C, didn't think they could sing. But they were incredibly famous and successful. That VB built on that fame to make more money shows that there's probably a pretty ruthless business woman in there. I don't think the 'brains' behind Brand Beckham is David's!

I don’t hate the woman, but I can barely watch a Spice Girls video without turning it into a game of how did they cover up the fact that Posh didn’t really sing or dance. More power to her for making it into the group and making all that money.

She also has a reputation for being a bit odd and obsessive with her restricted diet and such and people wonder how she matched to a bloke like Beckham. Having seen him reveal a bit about himself in interviews though I totally get it. If anything he has more obsessive tendencies than she does. Finding someone who can understand that aspect of yourself is a wonderful thing.

There's a funny video of her getting a driving license photo in the states. She has a team of people primping her and poses like she is in a photo shoot. Then asks for a retake (which is refused) because her hair isn't right!

I think that's the point though, they WERE successful, but there are a lot of more talented singers/musicians out there who are/were less successful

You can say this about so many famous people though. The most famous models are necessarily the best models, same for actors, pop stars etc.

I loved the Sprite girl's personally.

I think it's because she often comes across as being quite self-conscious, always aware of the cameras and her best angles. Not fully at ease. This can come across as haughtiness.

I think this might be some of it. She's incredibly conscious of how she looks & I think that's a turn off for people. Some of earlier fashions were bad & then some people don't like people who court the press eg Princess Di gets a lot of criticism for that.

What annoys me is that people say she's living off her husband... her fame and star power in the spice girls far outshone his at the start of their relationship. There wouldn't be brand Beckham without her fame!

I think her fashion is lovely. She gets criticism because it's not a profitable business. She probably aims to high but she isn't sitting about doing nothing or reality tv. She's trying!

The not smiling thing is a bit odd though and sons of their attempts to get the kids famous are misplaced. Remember Brooklyn's book? 😂

I also reckon she’s a smart cookie. David may be the money maker but I would lay money that she’s the brains behind the brand

It's not jealousy. I couldn't be less jelous of her!

She's annoying. The silly pouting, never smiling, the posing, the eating the same thing everyday to stay stick thin. Plus the whole using public funds to furlough your staff in your already loss making business even though you have a personal worth of 350 MILLION was pretty shitty.

Also see paying yourself over 20 million a year while your shareholders put millions in to shore up your business that hasn't made a profit in years.....

Whats to admire here?

I think that's the point though, they WERE successful, but there are a lot of more talented singers/musicians out there who are/were less successful. Mel C can sing well, Mel B can sing some things, EB can also manage a few things, GH shouts, and VB tried to mime along. There is no denying that singing ability overall was not the main selling point.

I don’t like her fashion and dress sense particularly but I think she’s fabulous. Whenever I’ve seen her interviewed she comes over as smart, funny and interesting. Friends who know her through school say she’s slightly reserved but very nice.

she has never said anything nasty about anyone and say what you like about her kids but you’ve never heard about any of them running wild, falling over drunk or being in trouble and again I’ve heard they’re all lovely polite kind kids. I think she seems like an a hands on and good mum,

good on her and their houses are just fabulous and tasteful and I just love the blurred out school photo of Harper in grandads living room.

@ClassicCremeAnglaise I've always found Philip Schofield annoying. I don't know him & couldn't pin point why but he annoyed me. I really dislike the Kardashian's & their whole schtick (although I find Khloe quite funny). I'm not jealous of them though.

I guess some will dislike her because they love David? Some people dislike Taylor Swift or Adele. it's just life.

I really like VB. It was really nice to see old footage being shown on the Beckham documentary series of her laughing and looking very confident and comfortable in front of the cameras on chat shows etc, you could see her real personality shine through. I think because she doesn't seem to smile too much in photos now and she doesn't do chat shows anymore I think people think she's turned into a bit of a snob which I don't think is the case. She seems quite happy doing her fashion career and keeping out of the limelight for a quieter life and doing her own thing. It seems she gave a lot up for David's career and as far as I can see she has been a great wife and mum and I think she gets a hard deal sometimes.

I like VB.

She was part of one of the most successful girl bands on the planet!

I don't think the media portrays her in a positive light. I think for those who have never listened to interviews, seen her on tv etc she lives up to the posh spice/pouty/never smiling image. I think they also like to give the opinion she's quite controlling around David and their marriage isn't "real" and she's quite controlling/miserable to be around.

If you see interviews and see her funny, more relaxed happy side then the media image is quickly dispelled. My hunch is that many of the haters haven't seen the other (more real) side of her

who do people like?

I like Beyoncé, Kate Moss, Angelina Jolie, Melissa McCarthy, Kate Winslet, loads more

I dislike all members of manufactured bands created for the teen market, as the Spice Girls were and innumerable boy bands.

Also she can't sing.

sometimes you might have a valid and genuine reason, no one can explain the hatred towards Victoria, except the "her achievements are all because of her husband". Clearly they are not, but what has she done to people?

If it's not jealousy, what else is it.

Anything like this is delivered by jealousy.

That's rubbish, there are loads of celebs I don't like but i'm not jealous of them.

who do people like?

When it's a reality tv star, they get ridiculed for being famous for the sake of it (they might have a point 😂)

When it's a career woman brought to the public eye by her marriage, her personal achievements are denied and mocked (think Amal Clooney)

When it's a sportsperson, they get abused for their appearance and god knows what.

Kate Middleton and her family were bullied by the press, then Meghan arrived and the bullying reached another level.

What else than jealousy could it be

I really like VB, I loved the spice girls growing up and David beckham. They were both huge icons whilst I was growing up. Her clothes and makeup seem very good but I'm always too skint to buy any of it. She comes across as down to earth during interviews and she's maintained a respectable presence in the media despite how much crap is slung at her. I think she's done a brilliant job of getting another name for herself that isn't posh spice too! She is always current and in good press no matter what decade. I can't imagine that is easy to do!

She does seem like someone who you could have a good night with over a few glasses of wine. But I think she’s very aware of constantly being in the spotlight though and is therefore always on guard

doesn’t she also hate how she looks when she smiles so she always tries to avoid getting photographed smiling leading to people thinking she’s a bit stuck up

It did make me giggle though when she tried to stop Peterborough United football club registering their nickname ‘Posh’ as a trademark as she was the only person that could be linked to the nickname ‘Posh’ - The fact the football club has been using the nickname since the 1930’s seemed to have passed her by