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Victoria Beckham used to be so different

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Thatannoyingadvertsongstuckinmyhead · 27/01/2026 22:49

I like her and think Brooklyn’s recent posts are awful.

I was looking on YouTube today and a video came up of her over the years, mainly with the spice girls and when younger. She was so funny, so cheeky and seemed so strong & confident. She did full, proper smiles and laughs, so nice to see.
Totally different to now, is it just age and we were all probably more like that in our youth?

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Plasticdreams · 31/01/2026 13:42

LowdermilkPark · 27/01/2026 23:08

She doesn’t have the best smile, I can see why she avoids it for photos.

I don’t particularly like her but I think her smile is really pretty.

ByQuaintAzureWasp · 31/01/2026 13:44

You have absolutely no idea what she is like now or at any time in the past.
I have a friend who met her several times at football functions, many years ago. She thought she wasnt a nice person.

Wirrrrrral · 31/01/2026 13:54

PinkPanther57 · 31/01/2026 13:27

TB doesn’t name anyone at all in recent years though in his book (?) He mentions MC at Glasto & VB being angry about any potential flirtation but nothing specific. Nothing explicit about sex workers too (?)

Yes Tom Bowers explicitly names David Beckham being involved with the sex worker Irma Nici.

He also reports his affair with Lady Mary in 2017.

Maybe there has been nothing since, maybe he has been more discreet but even if we leave it at 2017 that’s a quarter of a century of shagging around VB has had to endure - basically the whole time she has been with him. Seems to have taken its toll on them all.

PinkPanther57 · 31/01/2026 15:15

Wirrrrrral · 31/01/2026 13:54

Yes Tom Bowers explicitly names David Beckham being involved with the sex worker Irma Nici.

He also reports his affair with Lady Mary in 2017.

Maybe there has been nothing since, maybe he has been more discreet but even if we leave it at 2017 that’s a quarter of a century of shagging around VB has had to endure - basically the whole time she has been with him. Seems to have taken its toll on them all.

Interesting - where? TB doesn’t name or say this in his recent book. MC features but he doesn’t call out any affair.

Fizbosshoes · 31/01/2026 15:37

Wirrrrrral · 31/01/2026 12:29

This is a wonderful watch of a gorgeous young woman, deeply in love, fulfilled with her marriage, children and lifestyle. She’s incredibly wise and gracious. It’s such a sad situation that her deal with the devil (DB, money, fame) has left her drained, tormented, brittle. Not the same person at all.

She seems so natural and comfortable in this clip, and relaxed, and her smile reaches her eyes. Recent pics and documentaries she seems to take herself really seriously and be so desperate for approval.

People do change as they get older and being a grumpy old man/grumpy old woman is a thing, but this is different. I still think she's gorgeous but just a lot more sad and serious

PinkPanther57 · 31/01/2026 15:45

Fizbosshoes · 31/01/2026 15:37

She seems so natural and comfortable in this clip, and relaxed, and her smile reaches her eyes. Recent pics and documentaries she seems to take herself really seriously and be so desperate for approval.

People do change as they get older and being a grumpy old man/grumpy old woman is a thing, but this is different. I still think she's gorgeous but just a lot more sad and serious

She must be privately in pieces over BB, her adoration for him & family evident in this clip.

Butchyrestingface · 31/01/2026 17:20

landlordhell · 30/01/2026 14:12

You listen to her voice in the first episode of her doc. Look at her face .
If ahe wanted to be a designer why didnt she go and study it? She didn’t seem to recognise her own pieces in the doc . It’s her team.

Are you quoting the wrong post? I didn't say anything about her wanting or not wanting to be a designer. Confused

Wirrrrrral · 31/01/2026 19:40

Fizbosshoes · 31/01/2026 15:37

She seems so natural and comfortable in this clip, and relaxed, and her smile reaches her eyes. Recent pics and documentaries she seems to take herself really seriously and be so desperate for approval.

People do change as they get older and being a grumpy old man/grumpy old woman is a thing, but this is different. I still think she's gorgeous but just a lot more sad and serious

Most women of her age have grown into becoming even more confident, authentic and not giving too shits. What a crying shame but if your DH what’s around for ever even if you ‘tolerate’ it to the outside world - it clearly ears you from the inside out. She’s far too good for him.

Thatannoyingadvertsongstuckinmyhead · 31/01/2026 20:23

Itsmetheflamingo · 31/01/2026 11:32

There have been loads, and loads of stories in the papers. 25 years worth.

Have there?!

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Thatannoyingadvertsongstuckinmyhead · 31/01/2026 20:27

Itsmetheflamingo · 31/01/2026 12:28

My personal theory is that in recent years DB has moved onto affairs with women who understand the assignment- rumoured Alexa Chung/ Mary chartlis- who also have a lot to lose by being exposed and nothing to gain from selling a story.

he's just got better and more disconcerting.

add to that selling stories is worth nothing money wise (and tabloids are less interested in buying them anyway) and the internet keeps your sexy story alive forever - it’s less appealing to anyone to “expose” an affair with a famous person.

Surely he’s not bright enough for Alexa chung?

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PinkPanther57 · 31/01/2026 20:30

Thatannoyingadvertsongstuckinmyhead · 31/01/2026 20:23

Have there?!

There’s been nothing specific in press for more than a decade & Bowers doesn’t discuss any direct affair in his book in recent times.

Wirrrrrral · 31/01/2026 20:59

PinkPanther57 · 31/01/2026 20:30

There’s been nothing specific in press for more than a decade & Bowers doesn’t discuss any direct affair in his book in recent times.

I admire your desperate attempts to continually minimise his sexual incontinence - but your maths / exaggeration lets you down.

Lady Mary was 2017 …. and Tom Bowers NAMES 8 women including a named sex worker - Irma Nici - but DB doesnt sue - why would that be. It’s very odd that YOU dismiss these allegations so wholeheartedly but David and Victoria Beckham themselves don’t - why is that?

Thatannoyingadvertsongstuckinmyhead · 31/01/2026 21:06

Wirrrrrral · 31/01/2026 12:29

This is a wonderful watch of a gorgeous young woman, deeply in love, fulfilled with her marriage, children and lifestyle. She’s incredibly wise and gracious. It’s such a sad situation that her deal with the devil (DB, money, fame) has left her drained, tormented, brittle. Not the same person at all.

That was just so nice to watch, she was so relaxed and smiley (she has a great smile, don’t understand those who say she doesn’t)
She spoke so well and came across as so likeable

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DreamTheMoors · 31/01/2026 21:07

I read some something something somewhere (which already makes it suspicious - except I don’t read the trashy gossip rags ever.

xSideshowAuntSallyXx · 31/01/2026 21:54

Thatannoyingadvertsongstuckinmyhead · 31/01/2026 20:27

Surely he’s not bright enough for Alexa chung?

I would think she has a bit more class than to be one of his notches.

Mistyglade · 31/01/2026 23:33

No way has Alexa Chung been with the scuzzier. Lady Mary may have lower standards but it’s not for me to say. I’ve always loved VB but have never seen the attraction with him. Years ago a colleague and I saw her with the kids in London and she was extremely sweet getting them in the car like a normal mum.

PinkPanther57 · 01/02/2026 03:35

Wirrrrrral · 31/01/2026 20:59

I admire your desperate attempts to continually minimise his sexual incontinence - but your maths / exaggeration lets you down.

Lady Mary was 2017 …. and Tom Bowers NAMES 8 women including a named sex worker - Irma Nici - but DB doesnt sue - why would that be. It’s very odd that YOU dismiss these allegations so wholeheartedly but David and Victoria Beckham themselves don’t - why is that?

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Why doesn’t Bowers name & explicitly state these affairs in his recent book if there’s clear evidence? Did you see my other previous post (?) explained thoughts more fully there.

Indigovelvet · 01/02/2026 03:43

She seems nervous to me. Thats the difference between then and now. Anxiety.

Wirrrrrral · 01/02/2026 03:50

PinkPanther57 · 01/02/2026 03:35

Why doesn’t Bowers name & explicitly state these affairs in his recent book if there’s clear evidence? Did you see my other previous post (?) explained thoughts more fully there.

Edited

He does name all 8 of them!! Which has prompted another thought - not only has David Beckham not come out and sued - neither have any of the 8 women named ! Why’s that?

TidyPinkEagle · 01/02/2026 07:05

Thatannoyingadvertsongstuckinmyhead · 27/01/2026 22:49

I like her and think Brooklyn’s recent posts are awful.

I was looking on YouTube today and a video came up of her over the years, mainly with the spice girls and when younger. She was so funny, so cheeky and seemed so strong & confident. She did full, proper smiles and laughs, so nice to see.
Totally different to now, is it just age and we were all probably more like that in our youth?

Tbh who cares

Sunnydayinparadise · 01/02/2026 07:17

I actually feel sorry for them all. I think as parents they have made a lot of mistakes but they really love their children.

I do think that living across continents and having your adult children and partners travel across countries to various social events is unnecessary and there is clearly a degree of enmeshment and image control that is deeply unhealthy in family dynamics.

If I’m honest I think Brooklyn needs to get himself a job and start from the bottom in something and develop some actual skills and get off social media. Life does not happen on social media.

ninjaassassin · 01/02/2026 09:09

Wirrrrrral · 01/02/2026 03:50

He does name all 8 of them!! Which has prompted another thought - not only has David Beckham not come out and sued - neither have any of the 8 women named ! Why’s that?

Yes, after reading this thread I took a look at his book on amazon. I didnt buy it but I looked at the preview and in the preview pages alone he names three different women. If it's not true then the Beckhams could have sued.

Bu they didnt. How strange....

Itsmetheflamingo · 01/02/2026 10:06

PinkPanther57 · 01/02/2026 03:35

Why doesn’t Bowers name & explicitly state these affairs in his recent book if there’s clear evidence? Did you see my other previous post (?) explained thoughts more fully there.

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He does name women (can’t swear to 8 as didn’t count!) but they are all named.

Bunny65 · 01/02/2026 10:18

Brooklyn’s statement has really shone a light on the image control. Of course it’s bizarre to expect them to constantly be turning up from abroad for family photo ops with all the women dressed in VB nighties. Harper is being groomed now to be a VB cosmetics “influencer” at 14, Cruz has a music career going nowhere and I think Romeo is a “model”.

PinkPanther57 · 01/02/2026 10:44

Wirrrrrral · 01/02/2026 03:50

He does name all 8 of them!! Which has prompted another thought - not only has David Beckham not come out and sued - neither have any of the 8 women named ! Why’s that?

Where there’s proof he states an affair ie: in the past by name; Loos. Bowers isn’t afraid to be very bold in what he states & believes but clearly does so only when he has evidence.

I said MC is in the book previously, but TB doesn’t explicitly flag any affair. What he says is that DB thinks MC is very attractive & BB is worried about that & VB is on the warpath about that and goes to Glasto effectively to keep an eye on him. Lots of men find MC very attractive, says TB, as she released & published photos in the bath around this time. He mentions other times DB has been with her socially with others & that they seem close.

TB also mentions a tent at Glasto filled with beautiful women & what ‘goes on in the tent, stays in the tent’. He mentions it’s popular with some footballers etc. It’s a place where men let hair down away from wives etc.

Irma is not mentioned in the book by name & I haven’t found anyone that sounds like her.

TB does describe DB as a real flirt you could say.

Look, who’s to say he’s not had an affair with all these 8 women & you’re spot on, Harper’s teacher too & perhaps VB & he are even in an open marriage but TB doesn’t say so in this book. IMO he would if he had proof. Why not?