History of Victoria Beckham in Timeline
Victoria Beckham, formerly known as Posh Spice, gained fame as a member of the Spice Girls. After the group's split in 2001, she pursued a solo music career, releasing a self-titled album. Beckham transitioned into the fashion industry, establishing herself as a designer and style icon with international recognition.
April 1974: Victoria Beckham's Birth
Victoria Caroline Adams, now known as Victoria Beckham, was born on 17 April 1974 at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex, England.
1980: Inspiration from Fame
After watching the musical film "Fame" in 1980, Victoria Beckham decided to pursue a musical career.
1988: Relationship with Mark Wood
In 1988, Victoria Beckham started a relationship with electrician Mark Wood, which lasted until 1994.
1991: Enrollment at Laine Theatre Arts
In 1991, Victoria Beckham entered Laine Theatre Arts in Epsom, Surrey, where she studied dance and modelling.
March 1994: Audition for The Stage
In March 1994, Victoria Beckham auditioned for an advertisement in "The Stage" newspaper, seeking girls who were "street smart, extrovert[ed], ambitious and able to sing and dance".
1994: End of Relationship with Mark Wood
In 1994, Victoria Beckham's relationship with electrician Mark Wood ended, after it started in 1988.
1995: Relationship with Corey Haim
In 1995, Victoria Beckham had a relationship with Canadian actor Corey Haim, which ended on mutual terms.
1996: "Wannabe" Release and Success
In 1996, The Spice Girls' first single, "Wannabe", was released, achieving number one status in the United Kingdom, the United States, and 35 other countries, marking a significant breakthrough for the group.
1997: Starting to date David Beckham
In early 1997, Victoria Beckham started dating footballer David Beckham after meeting at a charity football match.
1998: Engagement to David Beckham
In 1998, Victoria Beckham and David Beckham announced their engagement, becoming known as "Posh and Becks" in the media.
July 1999: Wedding to David Beckham
On 4 July 1999, Victoria and David Beckham were married at Luttrellstown Castle, Ireland, in a high-profile ceremony covered by OK! magazine. Gary Neville was the best man, and their son Brooklyn served as the ring bearer. Victoria wore a diamond coronet designed by Slim Barrett for the July 1999 wedding.
1999: Purchase of Beckingham Palace and Brooklyn's birth
In 1999, Victoria and David Beckham purchased a property that became known as 'Beckingham Palace', and their son Brooklyn was born. The property was bought for £2.5 million and underwent a £3 million renovation.
January 2000: Kidnap plot exposed
In January 2000, Scotland Yard detectives uncovered a plot to kidnap Victoria and Brooklyn Beckham, leading the family to be moved to a secret location.
January 2000: Release of Victoria's Secrets Documentary
On 11 January 2000, Victoria Beckham's first documentary, "Victoria's Secrets", aired on Channel 4 in the UK. It featured Beckham interviewing other British celebrities.
February 2000: Catwalk Debut for Maria Grachvogel
On 17 February 2000, Victoria Beckham made her debut as a model at London Fashion Week, appearing on the catwalk for Maria Grachvogel.
July 2000: Solo Debut at Hyde Park
On 8 July 2000, Victoria Beckham made her public solo debut at London's Hyde Park, performing "Out of Your Mind" to a 100,000-strong audience at a concert to raise money for the Prince's Trust charity.
August 2000: "Out of Your Mind" Single Release
On 14 August 2000, Victoria Beckham released her first solo single, "Out of Your Mind", in collaboration with Dane Bowers and Truesteppers, leading to a chart battle with Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
2000: Victoria's Secrets Documentary
In 2000, Victoria Beckham starred in "Victoria's Secrets", one of her five official documentaries and reality shows.
September 2001: Release of Learning to Fly Book
On 13 September 2001, Victoria Beckham released her first book, the autobiography "Learning to Fly", documenting her childhood, time with the Spice Girls, marriage, and career.
September 2001: "Not Such An Innocent Girl" Release
On 17 September 2001, Victoria Beckham released her single "Not Such An Innocent Girl", facing competition from Kylie Minogue's "Can't Get You Out of My Head".
October 2001: Debut Album Release
On 1 October 2001, Victoria Beckham's eponymous debut album was released, reaching Number 10 in the UK album chart.
2001: Success of Learning to Fly Book
In 2001, "Learning to Fly" became the third best-selling non-fiction title of the year in the UK, with over 500,000 copies sold. The book reached Number 1 in the book charts after four weeks of release.
2001: Solo Career Launch
In 2001, after the Spice Girls disbanded, Victoria Beckham signed with Virgin Records to release her self-titled debut solo album, which featured two UK Top 10 singles, marking the beginning of her solo music career.
February 2002: "A Mind of Its Own" Single Release
On 11 February 2002, Victoria Beckham released "A Mind of Its Own" as the second and final single from her album. The single reached number 6 in the UK.
March 2002: Broadcast of Being Victoria Beckham Documentary
In March 2002, the documentary "Being Victoria Beckham" was broadcast, featuring Beckham discussing her solo career, photo shoots, and recording sessions. It attracted 8.83 million viewers.
November 2002: Kidnap Plot Infiltrated
In November 2002, another plot to kidnap Victoria Beckham was infiltrated by a tabloid newspaper, resulting in five arrests that were later dropped.
2002: Signing with Telstar Records
In 2002, Victoria Beckham signed a contract with Telstar Records and 19 Management worth £1.5 million and began recording an electropop-influenced album, tentatively titled "Open Your Eyes".
2002: Being Victoria Beckham
In 2002, Victoria Beckham starred in "Being Victoria Beckham", one of her five official documentaries and reality shows.
2002: Romeo's birth
In 2002, Victoria and David Beckham's son Romeo was born.
July 2003: "It's That Simple" Premiere
In July 2003, the Damon Dash-produced track "It's That Simple" featuring M.O.P. premiered on radio stations as a promotional single, generating mixed reviews.
December 2003: Airing of The Real Beckhams Documentary
On 24 December 2003, "The Real Beckhams" aired on ITV1, focusing on the Beckhams' move to Madrid and Victoria's solo career relaunch. The special received 6.10 million viewers.
December 2003: "Let Your Head Go" / "This Groove" Release
On 29 December 2003, Victoria Beckham's first single with Telstar, the double A-side "Let Your Head Go" / "This Groove", was released in the UK and charted at number three.
2003: David Beckham Receives Honour
In 2003, David Beckham also received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), the same honour Victoria Beckham was appointed to in 2017.
2003: Face of Rocawear
In 2003, Victoria Beckham briefly became the face of Rocawear.
2003: The Real Beckhams
In 2003, Victoria Beckham starred in "The Real Beckhams", one of her five official documentaries and reality shows.
February 2004: Release of The Real Beckhams on DVD
On 2 February 2004, The Real Beckhams documentary, which had aired in December 2003, was released on DVD.
April 2004: Telstar Bankruptcy and Album Cancellation
In April 2004, Telstar announced bankruptcy and both of Victoria Beckham's albums were cancelled, leading her to focus on her fashion career.
2004: I-D Magazine Cover
In 2004, Victoria Beckham appeared on the cover of I-D magazine during her career.
2004: VB Rocks Fashion Line
In 2004, Victoria Beckham designed a limited-edition fashion line for Rock & Republic called "VB Rocks", primarily consisting of high-end jeans.
2004: Victoria Beckham – A Mile in Their Shoes
In 2004, Victoria Beckham starred in "Victoria Beckham – A Mile in Their Shoes", one of her five official documentaries and reality shows.
2005: Controversy over Book Reading Comment
In 2005, Beckham was quoted as saying "I've never read a book in my life". She later clarified that it was a mistranslation and she meant she never had time to finish a book.
2005: Cruz's birth
In 2005, Victoria and David Beckham's son Cruz was born.
January 2006: Runway Walk for Roberto Cavalli
On 16 January 2006, Victoria Beckham walked the runway for Roberto Cavalli at Milan Fashion Week and was exclusively dressed by him for events.
March 2006: Fashion Editor for Harper's Bazaar
For the March 2006 issue of Harper's Bazaar, Victoria Beckham acted as fashion editor, styling Katie Holmes for a fashion shoot.
May 2006: Airing of Full Length & Fabulous: The Beckhams' 2006 World Cup Party
On 28 May 2006, "Full Length & Fabulous: The Beckhams' 2006 World Cup Party" aired on ITV. The documentary followed Victoria and David Beckham organizing a World Cup party to raise money for their charity. The special attracted an average of 7.56 million viewers.
September 2006: Launch of dvb Style Denim Label
In September 2006, after departing from Rock & Republic, Victoria Beckham launched her own denim label, dvb Style and her new official website, dvbstyle.com.
October 2006: Publication of That Extra Half an Inch
On 27 October 2006, Victoria Beckham's second book, a fashion advice guide titled "That Extra Half an Inch: Hair, Heels and Everything in Between", was published. The book became another best-seller.
June 2007: dvb Denim Collection Launch and Fashion Judge
On 14 June 2007, Victoria Beckham launched the dvb Denim collection in New York at Saks Fifth Avenue and appeared as a judge at London's Graduate Fashion Week.
July 2007: Cameo Appearance in Ugly Betty
In July 2007, it was announced that Beckham would begin filming a cameo appearance as herself in an episode of the second season of ABC's TV series Ugly Betty.
July 2007: Airing of Victoria Beckham: Coming to America
On 16 July 2007, Victoria Beckham: Coming to America aired in the US and Canada, documenting Victoria's family's move to the US. The show received viewing figures of 4.9 million in the US. The programme aired in Britain on 17 July 2007 on ITV with 3.84 million viewers tuning in.
August 2007: Intimately Beckham Perfume Launch
In August 2007, the Intimately Beckham perfume was launched in US stores, marking one of more than 20 perfumes introduced by Victoria and David Beckham.
September 2007: V-Sculpt Cosmetics Line Launch
In September 2007, Victoria Beckham's cosmetics line V-Sculpt was launched in Tokyo.
October 2007: Turned Down Opportunity to Appear in Sex and the City: The Movie
In October 2007, Beckham declined an offer to appear in Sex and the City: The Movie, citing her commitment to Spice Girls rehearsals.
November 2007: Greatest Hits Album Release
In early-November 2007, the Spice Girls released their "Greatest Hits" album in anticipation of their reunion tour.
November 2007: Ugly Betty Episode Airs with Victoria Beckham
On 9 November 2007, the episode "A Nice Day for a Posh Wedding" of the TV series Ugly Betty, featuring a cameo appearance by Victoria Beckham, aired in the United States. It aired on 23 November in the United Kingdom.
December 2007: Spice Girls: Giving You Everything
In December 2007, "Spice Girls: Giving You Everything", an official film of the reunion tour directed by Bob Smeaton, aired on BBC One in the UK, documenting the band's comeback.
December 2007: Spice Girls Reunion Tour Begins
On 2 December 2007, the Spice Girls reunion tour began, allowing Victoria Beckham's children to see her as a pop star. Beckham also colored her hair brown for the tour.
2007: W Magazine Cover
In 2007, Victoria Beckham appeared on the cover of W magazine during her career.
2007: Victoria Beckham: Coming to America
In 2007, Victoria Beckham starred in "Victoria Beckham: Coming to America", one of her five official documentaries and reality shows.
2007: Richest Woman in Britain
In 2007, Victoria Beckham was the 52nd richest woman in Britain and the 19th richest person in Britain along with her husband David, with an estimated joint wealth of £112 million ($225 million).
February 2008: Guest Judge for Project Runway Finale
In February 2008, it was revealed that Beckham would be the guest judge for the finale of fourth season of Project Runway.
March 2008: Airing of Project Runway Finale
On 5 March 2008, the finale of the fourth season of Project Runway, featuring Victoria Beckham as a guest judge, aired in the US.
April 2008: British Vogue Cover
In April 2008, Victoria Beckham made her first Vogue appearance on the British edition.
September 2008: Launch of Victoria Beckham Label
In September 2008, Victoria Beckham launched her eponymous label. The label would eventually grow into a fixture of New York Fashion Week.
2008: Launch of Eponymous Label
In 2008, Victoria Beckham launched her eponymous fashion label, marking a significant step in her career as a fashion designer.
2008: Launch of Victoria Beckham Limited
In 2008, Victoria Beckham launched her label with a collection of luxury dresses, and now sells fashion and accessories in more than 400 stores around the world. Victoria Beckham Limited has not made a profit since it launched.
2008: Face of Marc Jacobs Collection
In 2008, Victoria Beckham was the face of Marc Jacobs for his Spring collection, solidifying her influence in the fashion world.
October 2009: Reality Show Rumors
In October 2009, reports suggested the Spice Girls would star in a reality show to cast actors for a musical based on their career.
2010: Voices Queen Amphitrite in SpongeBob SquarePants
In 2010, Beckham voiced Queen Amphitrite in an episode of SpongeBob SquarePants, a role she accepted because her children were fans of the show.
2010: Charity Work Nomination
In 2010, Beckham's charity work with Save the Children was nominated for the Do Something With Style Award, an awards show, produced by VH1.
November 2011: Victoria Beckham wins Designer Brand of the Year
In November 2011, Victoria Beckham won Designer Brand of the Year at the British Fashion Awards, recognizing her growing influence in the fashion industry.
2011: Designer Brand of the Year
In 2011, The Victoria Beckham label was named designer brand of the year in the UK, acknowledging her success in the fashion industry.
2011: Launch of Lower-Priced Label
In 2011, Victoria Beckham launched a lower-priced label, expanding her fashion business.
2011: Harper's birth
In 2011, Victoria and David Beckham's daughter, Harper, was born.
June 2012: Viva Forever! Press Conference
On 26 June 2012, all five Spice Girls, including Victoria Beckham, attended a press conference in London to promote the launch of "Viva Forever!", a Spice Girls musical.
August 2012: Olympics Closing Ceremony Performance
On 12 August 2012, Victoria Beckham and the Spice Girls performed a medley of "Wannabe" and "Spice Up Your Life" at the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony, making it the most tweeted moment of the ceremony.
September 2012: Most Talked About Designer on Twitter During New York Fashion Week
In September 2012, Victoria Beckham was the most talked about designer on Twitter during New York Fashion Week, gaining 57,000 new followers, according to The Whispr Group's research.
December 2012: Viva Forever! Musical Opens
On 11 December 2012, the Spice Girls musical "Viva Forever!" opened at the West End's Piccadilly Theatre, marking another significant event in the Spice Girls' history.
2012: Victoria Beckham Ventures Performance
According to The Guardian, in 2012, Beckham Ventures, a company linked to the Victoria Beckham fashion business, was the best performing brand in the family's three businesses.
2012: Star Performer in Family Business
In 2012, The Victoria Beckham brand was assessed as the star performer in the Beckham family's business interests.
February 2013: One of the 100 Most Powerful Women in the UK
In February 2013, Victoria Beckham was assessed as one of the 100 most powerful women in the UK in the fashion category by Woman's Hour on BBC Radio 4.
February 2014: Transition to Respected Designer
In February 2014, Alexander Fury wrote in The Independent that Victoria Beckham had made the transition from novelty to respected designer, citing her recent guest editorship of French Vogue and forthcoming participation in a panel discussion with the dean of Parsons design school in New York.
2014: Joined Ban Bossy Campaign
In 2014, Beckham joined the Ban Bossy campaign as a spokesperson advocating leadership roles for girls.
2014: Sale of Beckingham Palace
In 2014, Victoria and David Beckham sold 'Beckingham Palace'.
2017: New Collection for Target Featuring Wide Range of Sizes
In 2017, Beckham's new collection for Target featured a wide range of sizes from XS to 3X for women. Beckham also introduced a new line for children's wear.
2017: Officer of the Order of the British Empire
In 2017, Victoria Beckham was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year Honours for services to the fashion industry.
2017: Appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
In the 2017 New Year Honours, Victoria Beckham was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to the fashion industry. However, she was criticised for announcing the honour before its official publication.
July 2018: Reebok Collaboration Launch
On 17 July 2018, Victoria Beckham's collection of her Reebok collaboration was launched.
2018: Losses of Victoria Beckham's Fashion Label
In 2018, Victoria Beckham's fashion label was losing £4,000 a day, highlighting the financial challenges faced by the business.
2018: Collection Presented at London Fashion Week
In 2018, the collection was presented at London Fashion Week instead of at New York Fashion Week as normal.
May 2019: Estimated Joint Wealth
As of May 2019, the joint wealth of Victoria and David Beckham was estimated at £355 million.
September 2019: Launch of Victoria Beckham Beauty
In September 2019, Victoria Beckham launched the beauty brand "Victoria Beckham Beauty" with co-founder Sarah Creal at London Fashion Week. The brand's first line of products was eye makeup, including eye liner, individual eye shadows, and an eye shadow palette.
November 2019: Annual Loss Posted by Victoria Beckham's Fashion Business
In November 2019, the BBC reported that Victoria Beckham's fashion business posted another annual loss as demand for her high end clothes plateaued. Victoria Beckham Limited, which has not made a profit since it launched in 2008, reported a loss of £12.3m for 2018. Sales slipped 16% to £35m, amid weaker wholesale demand.
2019: Brand Confirmed to Remain Fur-Free
In 2019, a spokesperson for the brand confirmed that the line would remain fur-free, and announced that as of the autumn/winter collection, it would also be free of any exotic skins.
2019: Spice Girls Reunion Tour (Without Victoria)
In 2019, the Spice Girls reunited for a tour, but Victoria Beckham chose not to participate, focusing on her fashion label instead, stating, "It just didn't feel like the right thing to do. [But] I'll always be Posh Spice, always."
2022: Debt of Victoria Beckham's Fashion Label
In 2022, Victoria Beckham's fashion label was £54 million in debt, indicating continued financial struggles for the brand.
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