Everything the Beckhams’ documentary has revealed about their personal and professional lives: An intimate exploration of the power couple’s journey

Insider ‘We needed to fight for our family’: Rebecca Loos’ cheating claims revealed in Beckham documentary

The Background

Brand Beckham has remained solid and impervious to scandal in 2023, but in David Beckham’s new documentary, he and Victoria reflect on the headlines that nearly broke their marriage nearly 20 years ago. The four-part series, titled “Beckham,” which is released on Netflix today, offers an intimate look at the intricacies of the couple’s nearly 25-year relationship, including how they coped with the allegations of David’s alleged affair with Rebecca Loos. They describe the process of recording the documentary as therapeutic.

The Alleged Affair

In 2004, the News of the World published a story alleging that David Beckham had an affair with his personal assistant, Rebecca Loos. Loos claimed that the affair lasted for several months. She gave multiple interviews about the allegations, stating that it began during a group dinner. Loos emphasized the chemistry between her and Beckham, saying, “That night we just really hit it off. It was the first time, we were just locked into each other all night conversation wise. We just connected. People noticed it.”

The Aftermath

The Beckhams vehemently denied the allegations of infidelity but have now spoken for the first time about the impact it had on their marriage. Victoria Beckham describes the period following the headlines as the “hardest” of her life, stating that they no longer felt like they had each other. David recalls feeling physically sick every day while their relationship suffered. Victoria eventually relocated to Spain to be with David, decorating a new home to create a base for their family. They welcomed their son Cruz in 2005. Victoria admits to feeling resentment towards David during this time, calling it the most unhappy period of her life.

David Beckham’s Perspective

In the documentary, David opens up about the emotional toll the affair allegations took on him. He says, “Victoria is everything to me, to see her hurt was incredibly difficult, 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. There were some days that I would wake up and think, ‘How am I going to go to work? How am I going to look as if nothing’s wrong?’ I felt physically sick every day when I opened my eyes.”

Victoria Beckham’s Perspective

Victoria shares in the documentary how heavily she was affected by the intense media scrutiny. She describes it as a “nightmare” and a “circus”. Victoria reveals that during their time in Spain, it didn’t feel like they had each other either, leading to feelings of sadness. She states, “Here’s the thing, we were against each other, if I’m being completely honest. Up until Madrid, sometimes it felt like us against everybody else but we were together, 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. I can’t even begin to tell you how hard it was. And how it affected me.”

Moving On

In 2007, the couple found relief and a fresh start in Los Angeles when David joined LA Galaxy. Victoria describes the move as a place where everything was easier and where all her dreams came true. They only encountered one more bump in the road when David temporarily left for Italy in 2007. Despite this, the Beckhams are set to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary next year.

Rebecca Loos Today

Rebecca Loos, now 42, allegedly made £1m from interviews and media appearances about her affair claims. She participated in multiple reality shows in the Noughties, including Love Island. She currently resides in a remote hamlet in Norway with her doctor husband, whom she met on a TV show. Loos has two sons and is a dedicated yogi.

Overall, the Beckham documentary sheds light on a significant period in their relationship and offers a glimpse into their resilience as a couple. It serves as a reminder that even the most high-profile relationships face challenges, and what truly matters is the strength to fight for what is important.