Marriage anniversary for Victoria and David Beckham - 25 years through the rumor mill
"The Decade's Wedding" it was supposedly - at least British tabloid media referred to Victoria (50) and David Beckham (49)'s "yes" with this superlative on July 4, 1999. Twenty-five years later, the celebrity couple continues to celebrate their love. To the surprise of some onlookers. "They said it wouldn't last", Victoria Beckham once said about her marriage.
In the past 25 years, there have been numerous rumors. British author and former BBC journalist Tom Bower (77) caused a stir with his book "The House of Beckham: Money, Sex and Power". "The ultimate Power Couple have together built a global multibillion-dollar brand. For decades, the glamorous world they have created draws their fans under their spell, while they have cultivated their unique blend of Showbiz, Fashion, Football and Celebrity alongside the image of a strong marriage", so the author, who also raises the question: "Is their life really as perfect as the Beckhams want the world to believe?" According to media reports, Bower speculates in his book about alleged relationship crises in the past of the Beckhams.
Marriage is "hard work"
There were already many rumors about the couple in 2018. David and Victoria Beckham reacted - with a statement. A spokesperson from the former Spice Girls was quoted as saying, "There is no upcoming statement, no statement has been given and there is no divorce", according to media reports in June 2018. "Fake News, fueled by social media."
In October 2018, David Beckham then admitted honestly, "hard work" is the key to his long-lasting marriage. He learned to ignore some of the negative things said about him and his wife Victoria, he revealed in the Australian television show "The Sunday Project". The couple is "proud of the family", to which the four children Brooklyn (25), Romeo (21), Cruz (19) and Harper (12) belong.
"This is the girl I will marry"
The interest in the life of the celebrity family seems unbroken after all these years: The Netflix docu "Beckham" (2023) was extremely successful. It was a format that "enthralled viewers with a glimpse into the family life, the relationship, and the work ethic of the Beckhams. Fans raved about the 'unbreakable' bond of the couple and admired Beckham's self-confident attitude and ambition", wrote the "Daily Mail".
Do David and Victoria Beckham have so many fans and critics because their love story is simply too good to be true? They met in 1997 after a game of Beckham's former club Manchester United. The exceptional player had seen his future wife in a video of the Spice Girls before and reportedly said, "This is the girl I will marry." The singer had never been interested in football before, as she once revealed, but she had seen his photo "and he was obviously a very good-looking young man".
One year after their meeting, the music superstar and the professional footballer got engaged. On July 4, 1999, at Luttrellstown Castle near Dublin, Victoria Adams and David Beckham married. At the time, the singer had just given birth to her first child, Brooklyn. For the wedding, reportedly costing around 890,000 Euros according to media reports, the couple hired a party planner and a florist who had previously worked for the royal family. Among the attendees were Elton John (77) and George Michael (1963-2016). The bride wore a golden crown and a cream-colored, strapless silk gown by Vera Wang.
Before the altar, the groom waited with their four-month-old son Brooklyn. Father and son wore matching cream-colored outfits, as reported by "OK!" Magazine. Later, the couple put on coordinating lavender-colored outfits to be photographed.
"We laugh a lot"
In her podcast, Gwyneth Paltrow (51) asked Victoria Beckham about the secret to her marriage 25 years later. "We enjoy each other's company. We have so much respect for one another," she replied. "I couldn't do what I do without my husband, who supports me so much." She added: "We work hard, but we also laugh a lot. I love him more than I did when I first met him. We've grown together."
In their Netflix docuseries, the couple also discussed the impact of the rumors about a marriage crisis. "I don't know how we made it through, to be honest," David Beckham said. "But we are fighters, and during that time, we had to fight for each other, fight for our family, and it was worth it." She said: "I can't even say how hard it was and how much it affected me. It was a nightmare."
They have weathered the storm together. The couple has lived in the US for years, where David Beckham is the president and co-owner of Inter Miami. He has also discovered gardening as a hobby, a pastime he has shared with Prince Charles (75). Beckham is also an ambassador for the prince's foundation. Victoria Beckham has retired from her singing career and is now celebrated as a fashion designer. According to the "Sunday Times Rich List," the couple has amassed a fortune of 455 million pounds (approximately 540 million Euros) through their respective careers, endorsements, investments, and financial assets.
"We stay together because we love each other"
Meanwhile, the Beckham offspring have also made headlines in the tabloids. Brooklyn Beckham has been married for two years to billionaire heiress and actress Nicola Peltz (29). He works as a photographer and appears in cooking videos. Romeo is a footballer, Cruz is pursuing a career in the music industry, and Harper is still in school.
Their parents continue to enjoy their shared life. In an interview with British Vogue in 2018, Victoria Beckham said: "People have been inventing things about our relationship for 20 years, so David and I are used to ignoring the nonsense and just carrying on as usual."
David Beckham mentioned on BBC Radio's "Desert Island Discs" a year ago: "People have talked about us staying together because we're a brand. Of course not. We stay together because we love each other and because we have four wonderful children. Do we go through difficult times? Yes, of course. That's part of a relationship. It's part of a marriage. It's part of having children and taking responsibility."
- Despite the numerous rumors about their relationship, Victoria (50) and David Beckham (49) continue to celebrate their love, surprising some onlookers who once thought their marriage wouldn't last.
- In response to rumors of an impending divorce in 2018, a spokesperson for Victoria, a former Spice Girl, denied any truth to the rumors, calling them "Fake News" fueled by social media.
- Tom Bower (77), a British author and former BBC journalist, caused a stir with his book "The House of Beckham: Money, Sex and Power," which speculates about alleged relationship crises in the past of the Beckhams.
- Brooklyn Beckham (25), one of the Beckhams' four children, is now married to billionaire heiress and actress Nicola Peltz (29).
- Victoria Beckham once said that her marriage is "hard work," but she and David have learned to ignore the negative things said about them and are proud of their family.
- David Beckham credited his strong marriage to his ability to ignore the negative rumors and focus on the love he has for his wife and their four children.
- In their Netflix docuseries, Victoria and David discussed the impact of the rumors about a marriage crisis, with David admitting that they had to fight for each other during that time.
- Victoria Beckham mentioned in an interview with British Vogue that they stay together because they love each other and ignore the false rumors about their relationship.
