All the times Victoria Beckham wasn’t posh – in the best way possible-Emily Bashforth-Entertainment – Metro

Victoria Beckham isn’t always posh – and we love her for it (Picture: Getty)

From travelling to school in her dad’s Rolls Royce to helming a multi-million-pound business, there’s no denying that Victoria Beckham is posh by name and by nature.

The Spice Girls icon was given her nickname back in 1996 over lunch with Peter Loraine of Top of The Pops Magazine and the rest of the Wannabe hitmakers.

She later admitted that it wouldn’t have been her ‘first choice’ and was keen to distance herself from the Posh label post-Spice Girls, as it ‘had unwavering momentum of its own.’

However, Victoria eventually grew into the tongue-in-cheek moniker on her own terms, praising it for ‘opening the door for me to go after my dreams.’

So, in homage to Vicky B’s nickname and to celebrate her 50th birthday, we’re revisiting all the times she actually wasn’t so posh – but in the best way.

Besides, being branded Posh helped the former Wag blossom from a ‘young and shy’ individual to someone with ‘style’ and ‘confidence’, shaping her into the meme queen we know and love today.

The time she wore a lip ring

No, not Captain Jack Sparrow (Picture: REX/Shutterstock)

While diamond rings and dainty chains are more her style these days, Victoria was once partial to a bit of facial jewellery.

In 2001, the fashion designer sported a lip ring during a pop performance, seemingly also channelling Captain Jack Sparrow with a brown satin headscarf completing the very noughties look.

At the time (and this sums up how much power Victoria held over the masses), health inspectors issued warnings to teenagers seeking to emulate their idol’s style, reminding them of the risks of broken teeth, hepatitis, and even HIV if they went ahead with piercing their lower lip.

It was thought that the singer had the piercing done shortly before she took to the stage at Birmingham’s Party in the Park.

However, the silver ring – as well as her array of tattoos – was soon confirmed to be fake, but it certainly gave her tight leather outfit that extra edge.

Victoria sported an interesting piece of facial jewellery for a pop performance in 2001 (Picture: Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

The ink was also fake (Picture: Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

Posh Spice’s spokesperson said that the clip-on ring was, in fact, similar to those found on sale in joke shops for 99p.

On top of that, while Victoria is much more comfortable on the ‘best dressed’ lists today, her fake lip ring was voted the biggest fashion disaster of the century 12 years later.

In 2013, a poll revealed that the general public hadn’t forgotten VB’s questionable temporary accessory, which would probably give 50-year-old Posh goosebumps in 2024.

Her husband, David Beckham, didn’t fare much better in the style stakes, though, as his cornrow hairstyle from 2003 was second in the poll of faux pas.

When she got candid about her sex life to Ali-G

Victoria is now famously unforthcoming when her bedroom antics are concerned. Well, not including her thirsty Instagram pics of her hubby in his boxers.

However, back in the day, the beauty brand owner was far more loose-lipped when discussing intimate details of their relationship.

Speaking to none other than Ali G (portrayed by Sacha Baron Cohen) during a televised interview for Comic Relief in 2001, Posh and Becks were grilled on the conception of their eldest child, Brooklyn, who was two at the time.

‘What’s he called?’ the satirical character asked, probing, ‘How did you come up with that name?’ when Victoria lovingly confirmed it.

Brooklyn is the eldest Beckham child (Picture: Darren Gerrish/Darren Gerrish/WireImage)

‘Well, we found out that I was pregnant while I was on tour in America and we were in Brooklyn when we found out,’ she explained with a smile.

‘So, had you actually done it there?’, Ali G quizzed.

‘No, we didn’t do it there,’ Victoria clarified.

‘We did it in Denmark if you really want to know.’

The exchange had the studio audience in fits of laughter, although, we reckon 25-year-old Brooklyn is probably more than happy to forget that video exists.

Her hip-hop phase

Even VB had a hip-hop phase (Picture: Dave Benett/Getty Images)

While chic cocktail dresses and structured power blazers are more her vibe nowadays, Victoria did go through a hip-hop phase.

Yep, bomber jackets, ripped jeans, obnoxious chains, and dazzling watches galore.

It may not come as a shock to learn that she also had a hip-hop album that never saw the light of day.

The secret record was never released (sobs) as her solo music career was short-lived.

Oh, and she recorded a hip-hop album (Picture: EMPICS Entertainment)

But, in true Spice Girls fan style, it didn’t take long for people to find the tracks and leak them online a few years back.

In 2003, Victoria teamed up with Roc-A-Fella’s Damon Dash on a hip-hop album entitled Come Together.

Then, in 2016, the songs were auctioned on eBay.

When she wasn’t afraid to get her hands dirty

She isn’t above a bit of cleaning (Picture: Instagram)

Sure, she has a net worth of around $70million (£56m), but VB isn’t too posh for cleaning.

She’s been filmed putting the bins out and even vacuumed her own runway before a fashion show.

In 2015, donning high heels and a midi dress from her luxury label, Posh got to work before opening doors to display her latest collection at Fashion Week.

Hoover in hand, she made the place spick and span, writing on Instagram at the time alongside a snap: ‘Last minute preparations…who said I was too Posh to push????’

Posh does her own bins, people (Picture: Instagram)

Then, in 2023 after a raucous family Christmas, Posh took the rubbish out – in her PJs too.

Speaking to the camera and wearing a white dressing gown, she mocked in a video: ‘I bet Jennifer Lopez doesn’t do bins. I’m sure she doesn’t do bins.’

Well, J Lo might not do bins, but VB certainly isn’t above a bit of garbage removal.

Baden-Baden 2006 – need we say more?

Baden-Baden 2006 is one for the history books (Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

History teachers of the future will tell their students about the 2006 World Cup and the chokehold Wag culture had on society.

Accompanying the likes of Cheryl, Abbey Clancy, and Coleen Rooney, Posh jetted to the German resort, all clad in strappy vest tops, tiny shorts, and oversized sunnies.

England crashed out of the World Cup during the quarter-finals, but the Wags made plenty of headlines themselves, to the point where former manager Fabio Capello ultimately ‘banned’ partners from visiting their other halves during training.

In 2006, VB – undeniable queen of the Wags – had been married to Becks for seven years.

VB was queen of the Wags (Picture: REX/Shutterstock)

She led the action on the girly nights out, mini skirt on and fake tan fully topped up (Picture: Mark Large/ANL/REX/Shutterstock)

Then 32 years old, she remained close by the side of Cheryl, guiding her through life as a newbie Wag in her relationship with Ashley Cole.

She had breast implants, was coated in fake tan, and loved a glossy lip, looking worlds away from the fashion connoisseur we know her as now, admitting in 2013 that she’d ditched the tan and had her implants removed.

She may not be a Wag anymore, but 2006 Vicky B will always have a place in our hearts.

In conclusion: Posh isn’t always posh, but we love her for it

In conclusion, we love it when Posh isn’t posh (Picture: Andre Csillag/REX/Shutterstock)

‘You’ll never see me on the street in a tracksuit,’ a 37-year-old Victoria told French magazine Madame Figaro in 2012.

‘I just love fashion too much to wear a tracksuit! The same goes for Ugg boots. I only wear them at home.’

Despite her renowned stony-faced expression and ability to look fresh off the runway anytime she’s seen in public, there’s a deeply unserious side to Victoria Beckham.

She’ll keep it real (Picture: Instagram)

Never change, VB (Picture: Instagram)

While her days of partying in mini skirts and falling out of clubs bleary-eyed might be behind her, she’s now embodied a whole new kind of anti-poshness.

Whether she’s getting stuck in with the housework or belting out a Spice Girls tune on karaoke, VB remains a woman of the people and one we’re more than happy to celebrate as she hits the big 5-0.

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