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Victoria Beckham used to be so different

477 replies

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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Boxiboxi21 · 28/01/2026 14:27

I thought she was older than 51. Whatever work she's had done to her mouth over the years is awful.

Tablesandchairs23 · 28/01/2026 14:29

Kayemm · 28/01/2026 14:27

Back in the 90's when he was playing for United, my ex worked at Manchester Children's Hospital. They visited almost weekly on the express understanding that the press were not informed.

A lot has changed in 30 years. Their kids were sold for publicity when they were still a foetus!

ninjaassassin · 28/01/2026 15:30

Boxiboxi21 · 28/01/2026 14:27

I thought she was older than 51. Whatever work she's had done to her mouth over the years is awful.

I've always found that so strange. I 100% do NOT judge her for getting cosmetic procedures, I get them myself, but her cosmetic work is just so, so bad and so obvious I am shocked with the money she has why she doesn't go to the best surgeon. It baffles me because it's not like she doesn't have the money or contacts.

PinkPanther57 · 28/01/2026 15:51

ninjaassassin · 28/01/2026 15:30

I've always found that so strange. I 100% do NOT judge her for getting cosmetic procedures, I get them myself, but her cosmetic work is just so, so bad and so obvious I am shocked with the money she has why she doesn't go to the best surgeon. It baffles me because it's not like she doesn't have the money or contacts.

She & old bandmates look better than 95 per cent 50-55s IMO - I imagine she looks better in flesh & skin is glowing & jaw line enviable. She has lovely eyes.

PatchouliPrincess · 28/01/2026 16:04

Thatannoyingadvertsongstuckinmyhead · 28/01/2026 10:24

What do you mean sexually incontinent slug?

What it says. My ex employer has seen him do things with OW. He's known for it.

I'm not a big VB fan but I despise cheats and she definitely doesn't deserve to be treated like she is by him.

ninjaassassin · 28/01/2026 16:08

PinkPanther57 · 28/01/2026 15:51

She & old bandmates look better than 95 per cent 50-55s IMO - I imagine she looks better in flesh & skin is glowing & jaw line enviable. She has lovely eyes.

I politely disagree. I am her age and so are my friends. I was shocked at how sun damaged and wrinkly her skin was and and how she has a complete lack of muscle tone. I never sit in the sun and my skin shows the result - hers does. My friends who are older than her look way younger. This isnt a criticism of her per se, its just interesting to notice the consequences of different lifestyle choices is all. None of us have spent lots of time in blazing hot sun or trying to tan and at age 50, we are seeing the benefits of it! When you are rail thin like she is, you cannot hide sun damage - it really shows

PinkPanther57 · 28/01/2026 16:12

ninjaassassin · 28/01/2026 16:08

I politely disagree. I am her age and so are my friends. I was shocked at how sun damaged and wrinkly her skin was and and how she has a complete lack of muscle tone. I never sit in the sun and my skin shows the result - hers does. My friends who are older than her look way younger. This isnt a criticism of her per se, its just interesting to notice the consequences of different lifestyle choices is all. None of us have spent lots of time in blazing hot sun or trying to tan and at age 50, we are seeing the benefits of it! When you are rail thin like she is, you cannot hide sun damage - it really shows

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That’s great, but it’s simply not true to say her and bandmates in photo of Emma’s 50th don’t look better than most of same age. It’s not a competition that said.

PinkPanther57 · 28/01/2026 16:14

PatchouliPrincess · 28/01/2026 16:04

What it says. My ex employer has seen him do things with OW. He's known for it.

I'm not a big VB fan but I despise cheats and she definitely doesn't deserve to be treated like she is by him.

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Curious, if that’s case, how opportunities persistently present, why VB turns other cheek & no recent examples?

PatchouliPrincess · 28/01/2026 16:15

PinkPanther57 · 28/01/2026 14:07

I am very sceptical he’s a serial cheat too.

It's been scrubbed from the net now but many years ago around the time of the RL story they had a nanny who sold her story about how her and DB had had sex in the pool house and various other places. She sold her story to News of the World.
The B family are known for suing employees and NDAs etc.
He is known for his cheating, doesn't even try and hide it.

ninjaassassin · 28/01/2026 16:16

PinkPanther57 · 28/01/2026 16:12

That’s great, but it’s simply not true to say her and bandmates in photo of Emma’s 50th don’t look better than most of same age. It’s not a competition that said.

I never said it was a competition, women should do whatever they feel comfortable with. But in my friendship group, they look younger than vic and her band mates is what I am saying and that's partly to do with them not being super excessively skinny. So yes, they do look younger.

Jlo as an example looks way younger than Victoria and she is older than her, as does Liz Hurley

PinkPanther57 · 28/01/2026 16:20

PatchouliPrincess · 28/01/2026 16:15

It's been scrubbed from the net now but many years ago around the time of the RL story they had a nanny who sold her story about how her and DB had had sex in the pool house and various other places. She sold her story to News of the World.
The B family are known for suing employees and NDAs etc.
He is known for his cheating, doesn't even try and hide it.

There was allegedly a beautician (?) in earlier years too if memory serves (?)

They’re all from years ago & really if that much of an alley cat, clear details would be apparent for someone in last decade?

PinkPanther57 · 28/01/2026 16:24

ninjaassassin · 28/01/2026 16:16

I never said it was a competition, women should do whatever they feel comfortable with. But in my friendship group, they look younger than vic and her band mates is what I am saying and that's partly to do with them not being super excessively skinny. So yes, they do look younger.

Jlo as an example looks way younger than Victoria and she is older than her, as does Liz Hurley

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I agree.

Liz Hurley is fab & looks amazing I agree but her work is clear too & not sure she looks younger than VB (?) Liz seems very happy currently. It’s all subjective too. Good luck to all of them.

ninjaassassin · 28/01/2026 16:30

PinkPanther57 · 28/01/2026 16:24

I agree.

Liz Hurley is fab & looks amazing I agree but her work is clear too & not sure she looks younger than VB (?) Liz seems very happy currently. It’s all subjective too. Good luck to all of them.

I so love Liz! she's 60 and looks amazing 😍

PinkPanther57 · 28/01/2026 16:32

ninjaassassin · 28/01/2026 16:30

I so love Liz! she's 60 and looks amazing 😍

I love she’s so fun & a twitcher too! Sorry o/t.

Boomer55 · 28/01/2026 16:33

PatchouliPrincess · 28/01/2026 07:12

I used to work in an industry that touched on the world they live in and that man is a sexually incontinent slug.

It's sucked the life out of her staying with him. As it would any woman.

But, she chose not to. She’d earned enough, as a spice girl, to have it on her toes. But she chose not to. Her circus, her clown. 🙄

LowdermilkPark · 28/01/2026 16:34

Liz Hurley looks about 40. Her body looks like she’s in her 20s. Annoying 😂

Thatannoyingadvertsongstuckinmyhead · 28/01/2026 17:02

PinkPanther57 · 28/01/2026 16:32

I love she’s so fun & a twitcher too! Sorry o/t.

What’s a twitcher and o/t?

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PinkPanther57 · 28/01/2026 17:19

Thatannoyingadvertsongstuckinmyhead · 28/01/2026 17:02

What’s a twitcher and o/t?

Off topic & bird watcher. :)

cupfinalchaos · 28/01/2026 17:23

PinkPanther57 · 28/01/2026 07:30

We know he cheated in earlier years but as to being a serial cheat (?) I am personally very doubtful. Who is he cheating with? Is this what BB meant by ‘unauthentic relationships’ or was he pointing towards his brothers?

Did they seem comfortable with each other?

There were just so totally comfortable with each other.

ImSweetEnough · 28/01/2026 17:25

Boxiboxi21 · 28/01/2026 14:27

I thought she was older than 51. Whatever work she's had done to her mouth over the years is awful.

Saucer of milk for @Boxiboxi21 over there.

Allseeingallknowing · 28/01/2026 17:30

ilovepixie · 28/01/2026 12:11

How do people know he has cheated throughout his marriage. Surely there would be stories. They would make a fortune.

There have been!

PinkPanther57 · 28/01/2026 17:38

Allseeingallknowing · 28/01/2026 17:30

There have been!

No clear names & detail in recent years & IF really THAT prolific I think they’d be leaked info that could be clarified.

PatchouliPrincess · 28/01/2026 17:54

PinkPanther57 · 28/01/2026 16:14

Curious, if that’s case, how opportunities persistently present, why VB turns other cheek & no recent examples?

I have absolutely no idea.

I've been cheated on in the past and i know I couldn't put up with it. I'd have left him in a heartbeat.

Re how come recent examples, there will be. They sue people all the time and have super injunctions etc same as Lineker.

Do you actually think RL is a liar? Really?

PatchouliPrincess · 28/01/2026 17:56

Boomer55 · 28/01/2026 16:33

But, she chose not to. She’d earned enough, as a spice girl, to have it on her toes. But she chose not to. Her circus, her clown. 🙄

Her choice. Like i said, it's not a life I'd want.
Who knows why women stay with cheats. Maybe ask on here 🤷🏻‍♀️

Htcunya · 28/01/2026 17:59

nomas · 28/01/2026 13:51

On what planet is VB funny and witty? Ridiculous.

Years ago I was cooking Christmas dinner before family arrived and she was on the radio with Gordon Ramsay.
She was indeed funny and very easy to listen to.

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