In her new Netflix documentary series, Victoria Beckham has opened up about a comment from Mel B that left her feeling deeply upset during the Spice Girls’ 2007 reunion tour. In the documentary, Victoria recalls a conversation with Mel B. As per The Independent, she said, “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.’” In response, she further added,
I’ve never forgotten where I come from. I’ve never forgotten that Posh Spice is the reason why I’m sitting here today. I might have been grumpy, but she was actually great.
Victoria was a part of the British girl group Spice Girls from 1994 to their split in 2000. Speaking about returning to performing, she expressed feeling good to be back on stage. However, she admits the tour made her believe she doesn’t belong on the stage anymore. Although she ultimately decided not to return to performing, this experience led her to transition to the fashion world.
Victoria Beckham, the three-part documentary series, premiered today, Oc tober 9, 2025. It explores Victoria’s multifaceted life, from her rise to fame with the iconic girl band in the ’90s to her success as a fashion designer and her family life with husband David Beckham and their children.
Spice Girls Reunited at the Victoria Beckham Documentary Premiere, Except Mel B
The world premiere of Victoria Beckham in London brought together the Spice Girls members. Geri Halliwell-Horner, Emma Bunton, and Melanie Chisholm showed up to support their former bandmate. However, Mel B was noticeably absent from the event.
A source clarified that Mel B’s absence wasn’t due to any fallout with Victoria, but because she was away for work commitments. Daily Mail reported:
Victoria is so happy that the Spice Girls could be there. She just loves being with them so much. They are a huge part of her journey, and they are featured a lot in the documentary. It was a shame that Mel B wasn’t there, but she was away, and on this occasion, nobody was not there because of any in-fighting.
Alongside the Spice Girls, her family members attended the premiere to support her, including her husband David Beckham and their children Romeo, Cruz, and Harper. However, Brooklyn Beckham, her eldest son, was not in attendance. His absence is fueling further rumors of a rift within the Beckham family. However, no official explanation was provided for his absence from the event.
Victoria Beckham Opened Up About Her Brand’s Financial Crisis in the Documentary
Victoria Beckham’s fashion brand was launched in 2008, but by 2016, the company was in deep financial trouble. The losses run into the tens of millions. In the documentary, Victoria reveals (via Variety),
There was a lot of money being spent that never should have been spent. The losses were so big. David was investing a lot.
David admits that he “panicked” as the brand’s financial situation worsened. He confesses in the documentary, “I never saw anything coming back. We always agreed we would support each other, no matter what. But it worried me. This isn’t sustainable.”
Victoria reveals that she felt “embarrassed” by the brand’s struggles and admitted to crying before going to work. The situation became so dire that David had to have a difficult conversation where he admitted he could no longer invest in the business. Victoria eventually brought in business partner David Belhassen, who helped turn things around.
Despite facing years of financial struggles and negative media attention, Victoria said she worked hard to restructure her fashion business. Her hard work finally paid off at the Paris Fashion Week 2024, where her collection received praise from several fashion moguls. Take a look at the key facts about the Victoria Beckham Documentary:
What do you think of Victoria’s revelations about her struggles with Mel B and her fashion brand? Do you think these challenges made her a stronger person today? Share your thoughts below.
Victoria Beckham is now available to stream on Netflix (US).
