It's been more than a quarter century since David Beckham and Victoria Beckham first spiced up each other's lives.
Now, the Spice Girls singer-turned-fashion designer is sharing insight into the couple's 26-year marriage. One of the reasons for its success? Growing and evolving together.
"So often in relationships, one will say to the other, 'You’ve changed.' Well, of course you’ve changed!" Victoria—who began her relationship with the soccer icon in 1997, two years before they tied the knot—told ELLE in a cover interview published Sept. 18. "You’re a different person when you’re 20 than when you’re 50."
And then there's actually supporting your partner during tough times. "He believed in me when a lot of people didn’t," said the 51-year-old, who began her fashion design career in 2008. "He invested in me. At times I’ve been a laughingstock, people not taking my business seriously, but he always believed in me."
Victoria has in turn stood by her husband, including in 2004 when his former personal assistant alleged the two had had an affair when he was playing for Real Madrid.
The Inter Miami co-owner denied the infidelity accusations, and he and Victoria—who share children Brooklyn Beckham, 26, Romeo Beckman, 23, Cruz Beckham, 20, and Harper Beckham, 14—have spoken out about how the media attention around the woman's claims affected their marriage.
"It was the hardest period for us," Posh Spice—who married David in 1999—said on Netflix's 2023 docuseries Beckham. "Because it felt like the world was against us."
She continued, "And here's the thing: We were against each other, if I'm being completely honest. You know, up until Madrid, sometimes it felt like us against everybody else. But we were together, we were connected, we had each other. But when we were in Spain, it didn't really feel like we had each other either. And that's sad."
David said Victoria is "everything" to him. "To see her hurt was incredibly difficult," he said on the docuseries. "But, we're fighters. And at that time, we needed to fight for each other, we needed to fight for our family. And what we had was worth fighting for."
Look back at Victoria and David's relationship.
A Posh Engagement
After dating for only a few months, David Beckham and (then) Victoria Adams got engaged in January 1998.
They Do!
In the summer of 1999, the Manchester United footballer and the Spice Girls singer exchanged vows in a castle outside of Dublin. Exclusive photos were sold to OK! Magazine for an undisclosed sum but the couple frequently shares wedding memories on their anniversaries.
Perfect Match
Sparks flew immediately between the pair when they met. "Completely love at first sight. He told me he went home and wrote my [telephone] number on so many other things in case he lost it," Victoria shared with Elle.
Sporty & Posh
He's a world-famous soccer player. She's a member of the Spice Girls and fashion designer. Together, they always get cameras buzzing when they appear on red carpets such as the 2008 ESPY Awards.
Spice Up Our Lives
The couple shares four children together: Brooklyn, Harper, Romeo and Cruz Beckham.
As the kids grew up in the public eye, both mom and dad always made family nights a priority, such as the premiere of the Spice Girls musical Viva Forever in December 2012.
Date Nights Done Right
Despite their busy careers, this couple always makes time for date night. Rewind to the 2014 Met Gala when the pair showed up in matching white outfits.
Couple Goals
"Happy Anniversary to an amazing wife, mummy and strong business woman," David shared in July 2017 when celebrating their 18th anniversary.
And the Award Goes To...
From holidays and birthdays to award shows and anniversaries, these two make it a habit to celebrate life both on and off social media. "Love u so so much @davidbeckham x Thank u for making my birthday so special x The perfect day!! All 6 of us together x kisses x," Victoria shared on her birthday in 2018.
Dynamic Duo
"We always make time for each other as a couple and as a family. David and I have nothing to prove," the designer once told Grazia. "We love each other, look out for each other and are strong as both partners and parents."
Proud Family
"We're a strong family unit. We've got strong parents," David previously told BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs. "We were brought up with the right values."
Fashion Forward
Back in January 2018, the couple showcased their love for fashion while attending a Louis Vuitton show as part of Paris Fashion Week.
Royal Guests
While Prince Harry and Meghan Markle received plenty of attention during their 2018 royal wedding, two famous guests also had heads turning for all the right reasons.
Making A Legacy
Watching the Beckham kids grow up over the decades has been a joy, including seeing Brooklyn join his parents in matching tailored suits at GQ's Men of the Year Awards in 2019.
Fashionable Fam
Victoria is known for her glam fashion, and brought the whole family (including daughter-in-law Nicola Peltz Beckham) to her Victoria Beckham runway show during Paris Fashion Week in 2022.
Power Couple
In October 2023, the pair attended the premiere of David's new Netflix documentary, Beckham. "I'm so proud of you ... and everything you’ve achieved," wrote Victoria on Instagram.
Ride or Die
Ever the British gentleman, David carried his wife as they left her 50th birthday celebrations on April 20, 2024. "I still can’t believe how special you made me feel on this evening, on my birthday, this entire week, and all of our magical years together! Thank you. I love you so much!" she swooned via her Instagram Story.