Victoria Beckham has opened up about feeling upset by a remark made by Mel B during the Spice Girls reunion tour. In her new documentary, she recalled Mel B’s words, “Don’t forget where you’ve come from.” This comment occurred during their Return of the Spice Girls Tour, which took place from 2007 to 2008, marking the band’s first reunion since their split in 2001.
Mel B’s Comment and Beckham’s Response
Beckham shared her feelings in the documentary, stating that Mel B’s comment affected her deeply. “One of the girls actually said to me – and it did upset me – it was Melanie B who said to me, ‘Don’t forget where you come from.’” Beckham emphasized that she has never forgotten her roots, crediting her Spice Girls persona, Posh Spice, as integral to her success.
Tour Sentiments and Career Shifts
While Beckham enjoyed reuniting with the group, she realized she felt out of place on stage. At that time, she was already focusing on her fashion career and planned to launch her namesake label. Her husband, David Beckham, encouraged her participation in the tour, suggesting it was important for their children to see her perform. “David was like, you know, ‘It’s really good for the kids to see you do this,’” she recounted.
Post-Tour Developments
After the tour, Beckham decided it was time to pursue something different by launching Victoria Beckham, her fashion brand. The documentary details her rise from Posh Spice to a fashion entrepreneur, touching on her marriage to David at 25 and the challenges faced during her solo music career.
Struggles in the Fashion Industry
In the documentary, Beckham discusses the hurdles she faced in her business. She acknowledged the public’s awareness of her struggles, stating, “The business has struggled, so I’ve talked a lot about that.” Beckham indicated significant changes had been made to her business model, leading to a positive turnaround.
She added that her identity has often been tied to her time with the Spice Girls, though she hopes to redefine herself through her ongoing fashion career, which has spanned two decades. Beckham’s documentary, “Victoria Beckham,” began streaming on Netflix on October 9, providing an insider’s view into her life and work.
