Victoria Beckham has been in one of the most high-profile marriages in the world through her marital union with husband David Beckham. As a result of being under a constant microscope, she’s learned how to ignore the negativity.
In an interview to accompany her inclusion on the “TIME 100 Most Influential People” list, Beckham shared how she responds to her marriage being criticized.
In the TIME interview, the pop star-turned-fashion designer gave insight into how she navigates being a source of constant chatter about her marriage.
“This has been happening since I was 20, so it’s been going on a long time,” Victoria told the outlet. “I have an incredible husband who supports me enormously.”
“We’re always there for each other,” she continued. “And I learned a long time ago to really not listen to the noise. Someone’s always going to have something to say. I focus and I just don’t pay attention to it.”
Beckham also credited the recent documentaries that she and husband David had on Netflix for allowing her to tame her natural need to be in control.
“I always say that I went into the process a control freak and came out a reformed control freak, because I didn’t have that much control,” she revealed. “I learned so much from the process of the documentary. It was like a year’s intense therapy.”
The Spice Girls Member Recently Shared How She And David Tackle Tough Times
When asked how she is navigating a “challenging year,” pointing to the highly public fallout between oldest child Brooklyn and his parents, Victoria explained that her children always take precedence.
Victoria Beckham Also Explained The Couple’s Deep Bond After Over 25 Years Of Marriage
The couple, who have been married for 27 years, have captivated fans since they began dating at the height of her Spice Girls fame.
“You know, myself and David, we’re so close and we have incredible people around us,” Victoria said on the show. “We’re close to my parents and David’s parents. We support each other through everything that we do.”
“We’ve grown together. And that’s where I feel so blessed. We really have grown together,” she added. “We support each other. We’ve both got big dreams. We’re both very, very ambitious and we support each other. I want him to be the best version of himself and that’s what he wants for me.”
David Beckham Heaped Praise On His Wife For Her Birthday
On Instagram, the soccer legend posted a collection of sentimental photos of himself and his wife, along with a heartfelt message for her 52nd birthday on April 17.
“Happy Birthday to the one & only Posh Spice,” David’s caption began. “We love you so much, and we will make sure you have the most special day because as the best Wife, Mum, friend & of course, gym partner, you deserve to. Happy Birthday, We Love You.”
Victoria, clearly touched by the gesture, responded to the post in the comments, writing, “I love you so much.”
He wasn’t done, as David also took to his Instagram Stories to share another birthday message for his long-time wife.
“To my working-class wife, happy birthday. We love you. Be honest,” which is a humorous nod to their viral interaction in David’s Netflix documentary, where they discussed Victoria’s wealthy family background.
The Mother Of Four Finally Broke Her Silence On Family Rift With Son Brooklyn
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal on April 16, Victoria addressed the deep family rift but stopped short of mentioning Brooklyn by name.
“All we’ve ever tried to do is protect our children and love our children. And you know, that’s all I really want to say about it,” she stated.
Brooklyn initially took his feud with his family public due to long-simmering issues involving his wife and her relationship with his parents.
