A Netflix documentary dealing with David Beckham’s life from his childhood through to his most recent role as the co-owner of Inter Miami was released earlier this week (October 4).
Beckham also features David’s love life with Victoria Beckham, and with it, sheds light on the ups and the downs of their 24-year-long relationship, including David’s 2004 cheating scandal.
Highlights
- David Beckham calls out wife Victoria for claiming to be 'working class' in a new Netflix docuseries.
- The exchange went viral, showing David asking Victoria to be honest about her upbringing during an interview.
- Victoria reluctantly admitted her dad drove her to school in a Rolls-Royce in the '80s.
Nevertheless, a new clip of the four-part docuseries has now gone viral, and with good reason, as it highlights just how real the England captain can get.
A segment from the new Netflix docuseries Beckham where David scolds Victoria about claiming to be "working class" has gone viral
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David appeared to be dragging the former Spice Girls member for claiming she had been brought up in a "working-class" household.
Fans were ecstatic to see the football star demanding she show some honesty, as she was filmed sitting in an interview.
The hilarious clip shows David forcing Victoria to admit her dad drove a Rolls-Royce
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During the interview with the Spice Girls member, Victoria talked about the fact that both she and her husband came from “hard-working families”.
“We’re very working class,” Victoria explained.
In an interview, Victoria claimed she and David both came from "hard-working families"
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That’s when David popped his head out from behind a door into his wife's interview, scolding her for being dishonest to the producers.
From off-camera, David could be heard saying: “Be honest.”
The funny clip showed London-born David asking his wife to "be honest"
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As much as Victoria, notable for being “Posh Spice” in the iconic girl band, tried to protest the athlete’s questionings, David pressed the issue further.
“What car did your dad drive you to school in?” David pushed.
Victoria, a native of Essex, was nicknamed "Posh Spice" during her Spice Girls years
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“It’s not a simple answer,” Victoria replied, trying to dodge a bullet.
But the midfielder persisted: “What car did you get your dad to drive you to school in?”
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Eventually, the fashion designer was forced to admit that her dad drove her in one of the most luxurious cars to exist.
“OK, in the '80s my dad had a Rolls-Royce,” Victoria finally cracked.
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Satisfied with his interrogation, David simply said “thank you”, before shutting the door on her, leaving Victoria perplexed on the interview couch.
Victoria was born in 1974 in Essex, England, the eldest of three children.
Her mother, Jacqueline Doreen, was a former insurance clerk and hairdresser, while her father, Anthony William Adams, worked as an electronics engineer.
You can watch the docuseries preview down below
Mrs. Beckham’s parents went on to found an electronics wholesale business which reportedly allowed a comfortable upbringing for Victoria and her siblings.
Meanwhile, David was born in Leytonstone, an Eastern borough of London.
David and Victoria have been married for 24 years
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His mother, Sandra Georgina, was a hairdresser, while his father, David Edward Alan "Ted" Beckham, worked as a kitchen fitter.
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The interview was well-received by fans who praised David and thought the exchange was hilarious, prompting some meme-worthy posts on social media.
Beckham was well-received by viewers, scoring a perfect five stars on Rotten Tomatoes.
Beckham briefly touches on David's cheating scandal
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Decider critics recommended viewers stream the docuseries, as “there’s lots of great footage of Beckham on and off the pitch over the past three decades and just enough personal stuff to keep viewers engaged”.
They also wrote: “But don’t expect too much in the way of revelations or controversy.”
Netflix's new docuseries was well-received, and fans praised David for his honest attitude
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