Victoria Beckham net worth is estimated to be around $450 million as of 2024. Victoria Beckham is an English Singer, fashion designer, and TV personality born on April 17, 1974. She first gained fame in the 1990s as “Posh Spice” in the Spice Girls, the best-selling female group with over 100 million records. After the group split in 2001, Beckham launched a solo music career with Virgin Records, producing hits in the UK Top 10. She is also celebrated as a global style icon and successful fashion designer.
Married to former soccer star David Beckham the couple has four children including Brooklyn and Romeo. Their combined wealth was about £355 million as of May 2019.
Beckham has appeared in several documentaries and reality shows, such as “Victoria’s Secret” and “Being Victoria Beckham.” She has also made guest appearances on shows like “Ugly Betty” and “Project Runway.”
In 2008, she started her fashion label and introduced a more affordable line in 2011. Her brand was named Designer Brand of the Year in the UK in 2011 and was praised for its success. The Daily Telegraph noted her impressive transition from soccer wife to fashion designer. Beckham was honored with an OBE in 2017 for her contributions to fashion.
Victoria Beckham in Brief
Full Name | Victoria Caroline Beckham |
Date of Birth | April 17, 1974 |
Place of Birth | Harlow, Essex, England |
Occupation | Fashion Designer, Singer, Businesswoman, Model |
Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
Spouse | David Beckham |
Children | Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, Harper |
Net Worth | $450 million |
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What is Victoria Beckham Net Worth in 2024?
Victoria Beckham is an English Singer, fashion designer, and TV personality with a net worth of $450 Million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Victoria Beckham’s net worth comes from her successful fashion brand, Victoria Beckham Ltd. Founded in 2008, the brand has grown significantly, offering a range of high-end clothing, accessories, and beauty products.
Additionally, her net worth is bolstered by her past earnings as a member of the Spice Girls, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time, and her various television and endorsement deals.
Her marriage to David Beckham, a wealthy retired soccer star, also contributes to their combined wealth, but her fashion business remains her primary personal financial success.
Victoria Beckham’s Early Life and Education
Victoria Beckham was born Victoria Caroline Adams on April 17, 1974, at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex, and grew up in Goffs Oak, Hertfordshire. She is the oldest of three children born to Jacqueline Doreen a former insurance clerk and hairdresser and Anthony William Adams an electronics engineer. Her parents’ successful electronics business provided a comfortable life for Victoria her sister Louise and her brother Christian.
Victoria’s family history includes notable figures: her great-great-great-grandfather was the German artist Carl Heinrich Pfänder and her great-great-granduncle was the Minnesota politician William Pfaender.
Inspired by the musical film “Fame” in 1980, Victoria Beckham pursued a music career. Her parents enrolled her at Jason Theatre School and later she attended Laine Theatre Arts in Epsom, Surrey, where she studied dance and modeling. At St. Mary’s High School in Cheshunt Victoria felt self-conscious about her family’s wealth and often asked her father not to drop her off in their Rolls-Royce. She eventually joined a band called Persuasion.
Victoria Beckham’s Music career
Spice Girls
In March 1994, Victoria Beckham auditioned for a TV ad looking for girls who were street-smart outgoing, ambitious, and skilled in singing and dancing. That same year Beckham joined the Spice Girls an all-female group. Initially credited as Victoria Adams she and her bandmates Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton, Mel B, and Melanie C released their debut single “Wannabe” in 1996.
The song topped charts in the UK, US, and 35 other countries. The Spice Girls went on to have eight more number-one singles from their albums “Spice,” “Spiceworld,” and “Forever.” Beckham known as “Posh Spice” helped the group become the best-selling female group ever with over 80 million records sold. After their third album “Forever” didn’t do as well the Spice Girls shifted focus to their solo careers.
Victoria Beckham
On August 14, 2000, Victoria Beckham released her first solo single “Out of Your Mind” with Dane Bowers and Truesteppers. It faced competition from Spiller’s “Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love)” creating a media buzz called ‘Posh vs. Posher.’ Beckham made her solo debut at a charity concert in Hyde Park, London in July 2000. She signed with Virgin Records and released her next single “Not Such An Innocent Girl” in September 2001.
Despite heavy promotion, it was outperformed by Kylie Minogue’s “Can’t Get You Out of My Head” debuting at number six. Her self-titled debut album released in October 2001 reached number ten in the UK and sold around 50000 copies.
The second single “A Mind of Its Own” came out in February 2002 and also hit number six in the UK selling 56500 copies. Despite speculation about being dropped from Virgin Records, Beckham and her label maintained that their partnership ended naturally. A planned third single “I Wish” was shelved due to Beckham’s second pregnancy and rumors of her departure from Virgin were denied.
Unreleased albums
In 2002, Victoria Beckham signed with Telstar Records for £1.5 million and started working on an album called “Open Your Eyes.” She later switched to R&B and hip-hop for an album named “Come Together.” The promotional single “It’s That Simple” featuring M.O.P. aired in July 2003 but received mixed reviews. Beckham’s first Telstar single “Let Your Head Go” / “This Groove” came out on December 29, 2003, and peaked at number three in the UK.
However, Telstar went bankrupt in April 2004, canceling both albums. Beckham then decided to focus on her fashion career. The unreleased albums later surfaced online.
Return of the Spice Girls
The Spice Girls reunited in 2007 for a tour earning £10 million each. Victoria Beckham wanted her children to see her perform as a pop star one last time. The tour was a hit and a film documenting it aired on TV. The Spice Girls also featured in Tesco ads earning £1 million each.
In 2009, there were plans for a Spice Girls reality show to cast actors for a musical. The following year they started developing a musical called “Viva Forever!” which premiered in December 2012. Beckham and the Spice Girls performed at the 2012 Olympics closing ceremony which became a major social media moment.
In 2019 the Spice Girls reunited for a tour, but Victoria Beckham chose not to join preferring to focus on her fashion brand. She explained that it didn’t feel like the right time to return though she would always be “Posh Spice.”
Victoria Beckham’s Personal life
Victoria Beckham was engaged to electrician Mark Wood from 1988 to 1994. After their split, she briefly dated Canadian actor Corey Haim in 1995 before ending the relationship on friendly terms. Beckham is known for her impressive collection of over 100 Hermès Birkin bags, including a £100,000 pink one. Her entire collection is worth over £1.5 million.
Marriage and children
In early 1997, Victoria Beckham began dating football star David Beckham after meeting him at a charity football match. Although David was initially shy, he had admired her music videos before their introduction. Victoria had previously expressed interest in meeting him during a Spice Girls photo shoot where she wore Manchester United gear, David’s team. At their first meeting, she admitted she wasn’t familiar with football.
The couple kept their romance private at first but got engaged in 1998. They became known as “Posh and Becks” in the media. Victoria and David married on July 4, 1999, at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland, with a wedding that received extensive media attention. Their four-month-old son, Brooklyn, was the ring bearer, and Gary Neville, David’s teammate, was the best man. The ceremony was captured exclusively by OK! magazine, with photos showing them on golden thrones. Victoria wore a diamond coronet designed by Slim Barrett. The wedding reception cost around £500,000 and had 437 staff members.
In 1999, they purchased their renowned home for £2.5 million and spent £3 million renovating it. The media dubbed it “Beckingham Palace.” They sold the property in 2014. Victoria and David have four children: Brooklyn (born 1999), Romeo (born 2002), Cruz (born 2005), and Harper (born 2011). Elton John and David Furnish are reportedly Brooklyn’s godparents, and Elizabeth Hurley is also a godmother. Two of their children were baptized Catholic, with Eva Longoria and Marc Anthony as godparents.
Alleged kidnap and death threats
In January 2000, a plot to kidnap Victoria Beckham and Brooklyn Beckham was uncovered, leading to their relocation to a secret location. No arrests were made. In March of the same year, Victoria received a death threat before performing at the Brit Awards, which led to a tense situation with a red laser sighting on her chest during rehearsal.
She was rushed off stage due to fears of an assassin. In November 2002, five people were arrested in connection with another kidnapping plot, but charges were dropped when a witness was found unreliable.
Victoria Beckham’s Other Ventures
Victoria Beckham made her modeling debut on February 17, 2000, at London Fashion Week walking the runway for Maria Grachvogel. She also served as a British ambassador for Dolce & Gabbana and briefly promoted Rocawear in 2003. In 2004, Beckham created the VB Rocks fashion line for Rock & Republic featuring high-end jeans priced around $300 in the US.
On January 16, 2006, Beckham walked for Roberto Cavalli at Milan Fashion Week and was his exclusive client for events. In March 2006, she styled Katie Holmes for Harper’s Bazaar. Beckham has a passion for sunglasses, collecting vintage pairs from Gucci and Carrera. After leaving Rock & Republic in September 2006, Beckham launched her own denim brand DVB Style, and a new website dvbstyle.com to promote her designs.
On June 14, 2007, Beckham introduced her DVB Denim collection at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York and her eyewear line in the US. That month she also judged at London’s Graduate Fashion Week alongside Glenda Bailey and Alber Elbaz. In August 2007, her Intimately Beckham perfume hit US stores, and her V-Sculpt cosmetics line launched in Tokyo. Beckham popularized Roland Mouret’s ‘Moon Dress’ and was the face of Marc Jacobs for Spring 2008.
Beckham has graced numerous magazine covers including I-D and W and appeared in various Vogue editions. Her Reebok collection launched on July 17, 2018.
Victoria Beckham’s eponymous fashion label debuted in September 2008 with a modest presentation. By 2011, it had become a staple at New York Fashion Week, and the Victoria by Victoria Beckham line was introduced. The brand known for its dresses expanded into separates and luxury handbags with some items priced up to £18000. In November 2011, Beckham won Designer Brand of the Year at the British Fashion Awards.
By September 2012, Beckham was the most talked-about designer on Twitter during New York Fashion Week gaining 57000 new followers. In 2014, she was praised for her transition from celebrity to respected designer. Her brand’s appeal was credited to the designs rather than her celebrity status.
In 2017, Beckham’s Target collection featured a wide range of sizes and introduced children’s wear. By 2018 this collection was showcased at London Fashion Week. In 2019, the brand committed to being fur-free and avoiding exotic skins in its autumn/winter collection.
Despite her fame, Beckham’s fashion brand faced financial difficulties. In 2018, the label was losing £4000 daily, and by November 2019 it had posted a loss of £12.3 million for the year. Sales had decreased by 16% and the brand was struggling to stay profitable. By 2022, Beckham’s fashion label was £54 million in debt.
In September 2019, Beckham launched Victoria Beckham Beauty with co-founder Sarah Creal. The brand debuted at London Fashion Week with eco-friendly packaging made from recycled materials. Beckham described the line as “active and effective but clean and kind.” The initial products focused on eye makeup followed by lip products in the next month.
Victoria Beckham Real Estate
In 1999, David and Victoria Beckham bought a house for $3.3 million. It sits on 24 acres of land and was renovated for $4 million. The media called it “Beckingham Palace.” In 2002, they bought a villa in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, for $1.6 million, which they gave to Victoria’s parents. In 2009, they bought a property in Burj Khalifa, Dubai, for about $5 million.
In 2007, the couple bought a mansion in Beverly Hills with six bedrooms and ten bathrooms for $18.7 million. They sold it in 2018 for $33 million.
They also own a $4 million home in the south of France and a mansion in West London’s Holland Park that they bought for $41 million in 2013. In 2016, they bought a barn-turned-house in Great Tew, Cotswolds, for about $8 million.
In 2020, the Beckhams purchased a $24 million penthouse in Miami for their U.S. visits.