David Beckham displayed a photo of his wife, Victoria, from her Spice Girls days as his phone's lock screen. The image was visible during the England vs. Norway World Cup match on Saturday night, which Beckham attended with his children.
The lock screen featured Victoria during the Spice Girls' 1997 BRIT Awards performance. In the iconic moment, Victoria wore a white bikini with black floral accents and a micro-mini skirt, while bandmate Geri Horner donned her famous Union Jack dress.
Beckham has previously spoken about his admiration for his wife's style during her time in the band. He recalled seeing her in the "Say You'll Be There" music video from 1996 and telling his friend Gary Neville, "Ohhhh I like that one in the little black catsuit." He noted the longevity of their relationship, stating, "Who would have thought that all these years later we are celebrating 21 years of marriage and have 4 of the most beautiful and perfect kids."
The couple met in 1997 and married in 1999. They have four children: Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper.
David Beckham's phone background reveal came after he defended Victoria's subdued reaction to England's victory during the match. While David and their children celebrated enthusiastically, Victoria remained seated, drawing comparisons to her Posh Spice's famously reserved demeanor. Photos of the contrast went viral, prompting Beckham to comment on a comedian's post, "She was celebrating inside I promise her reactions were slightly slower than mine."
Victoria Beckham has spoken about her past reluctance to attend football matches, admitting she didn't always feel "wanted" when she was pitch-side. However, she has expressed a change of heart in recent years, particularly since David Beckham established his Inter Miami club. In 2024, she told the Financial Times, "Now, when we're in Miami, I feel wanted. I'm friends with the families of the players."
Victoria eventually joined in the celebrations as England won the match 2-1.