Victoria Beckham is recognized for her sharp fashion sense and her signature non-smile in photographs.
However, behind her steely, serious expression lies a story of personal struggles and triumphs that she recently shared in an enlightening interview.
From her early days as a Spice Girl to becoming a respected fashion designer, Victoria has rarely been seen smiling in photos. Despite many of her bandmates often beaming and showing their teeth, Posh rarely smiled – and it had always just seemed like a character trait.
But even away from the hit girl band, Victoria would rarely smile.
Now, in an interview with The Telegraph – after being awarded the publication’s inaugural Beauty Brand of the Year – Beckham has opened up about the insecurities that shaped her public persona and her journey toward self-confidence.
She revealed that this was not an attempt at looking severe but rather a reflection of her discomfort, stemming from long-standing skin issues. “I probably did look stern in a lot of pictures, but I was so uncomfortable,” she confessed. Since her teenage years, Beckham has battled with problematic acne, which made her self-conscious, especially under the glaring lights of fame.
The fashion mogul also shared how her skin condition influenced her strict dietary habits. Her husband, David Beckham, has noted that Victoria has maintained a consistent diet of grilled fish and steamed vegetables for the past 25 years.