Through thick and thin. David and Victoria Beckham are one of Hollywood’s longest standing couples for good reason: These two have been through the ringer together.
From raising four children — sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz, and daughter Harper — to navigating their spotlight-filled careers, which sometimes intertwine (you may recall the pair’s eye-popping Emporio Armani ad in 2009), they rely on each other to get through whatever adventures life throws their way.
They also rely on each other to overcome struggles, including the never-ending gossip mill that seems to revolve around their love life: Allegations of infidelity and rumors of divorce have plagued the twosome throughout the course of their marriage, but the English duo remains united.
“People have been making things up about our relationship for 20 years,” Posh Spice told British Vogue for her October cover story in September 2018. “We both realize that we are stronger together than we are as individuals.”
David spilled a similar sentiment to the BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs in January 2017.
“We’re a strong family unit,” he said on the show. “We’ve got strong parents. We were brought up with the right values. Of course you make mistakes over the years, and we all know marriage is difficult at times. It’s about working through it. We know each other better than anybody. People have talked about, ‘Do we stay together because it’s a brand?’ Of course not. We stay together because we love each other, because we have four amazing children.”
Scroll through to relive all of the power couple’s highs — and lows! — since they first laid eyes on each other in the Manchester United players’ lounge way back in 1997!
1997
The lovebirds first crossed paths in early 1997 while attending a charity football match at the Manchester United players’ lounge. The former Spice Girl described their meet-cute in a letter she wrote to herself for British Vogue in September 2016. “Love at first sight does exist,” she wrote. “It will happen to you in the Manchester United players’ lounge – although you will get a little drunk, so exact details are hazy. While the other football players stand at the bar drinking with their mates, you will see David standing aside with his family. (He’s not even in the first team at this stage – you are the famous one.) And he has such a cute smile. You, too, are close to your family, and you will think how similar he feels to you. He’s going to ask for your number. (He still has the London-to-Manchester plane ticket on which you wrote it.)”
1998
The singer was all smiles one year later while announcing her engagement to the soccer star at a press conference. “It’s lovely, it’s a surprise, as well,” she said of her engagement ring.
1998
The twosome had more exciting news to share in 1998: They were expecting their first child! However, Victoria’s bandmate Mel B revealed that Posh “had a really tough time” with her pregnancy during the group’s Spice World tour that year. “She was running off the stage to go vomit,’ Scary Spice said during an appearance on The Meredith Viera Show in September 2014.
1999
It’s a boy! David and Victoria welcomed their first son, Brooklyn, on March 4, 1999.
1999
Posh and Becks tied the knot just three months later on the 4th of July at Luttrellstown Castle near Dublin. The fashion designer walked down the aisle in a strapless Vera Wang gown with a 20-foot train and an 18K-gold tiara, while her husband and son wore all-white tuxes.
2002
The Learning to Fly author and the athlete announced that they were expanding their family in February 2002. “This year has been such an exciting year for us — England are in the World Cup finals, Victoria’s had a second top 10 hit and now we are expecting a new baby,” they said in a joint statement at the time.
2002
Six months later, a second son was born to the couple via C-Section: Romeo James Beckham. “He looks like Brooklyn,” proud dad David told reporters outside Portland Hospital in London. “He’s got Brooklyn’s nose and Victoria’s chin.”
2003
The family began a new adventure when David was transferred from his Manchester United team to Real Madrid, with the group moving to Spain to be centrally located.
2003
The twosome were subject to rumors of infidelity in Spain after David was photographed leaving a Madrid nightclub with a mystery woman. Though she was later revealed to be his assistant, Rebecca Loos, Loos’ brother John Charles reportedly told the Daily Mail in 2004 that the buzz was true. “She has confirmed to me she had an affair with David,” Charles claimed. David, meanwhile, dismissed the allegations as false. “During the past few months I have become accustomed to reading more and more ludicrous stories about my private life,” he said in a statement. “The simple truth is that I am very happily married. I have a wonderful wife and two very special kids. There is nothing any third party can do to change these facts.”
2004
Having survived the infidelity scandal, the pair continued to grow their family: The Spice World star announced in late August that she was pregnant for a third time.
2005
The couple’s little one made his grand entrance into the world on February 21, 2005. “We’ve got a baby boy. His name is Cruz,” David shared with reporters outside a Madrid hospital, according to Reuters. “He is beautiful. He is in there with his brothers now and he is very happy.”
2007
Big changes were on the horizon for the Beckhams once more in 2007: David joined the L.A. Galaxy team, resulting in a relocation to sunny California.
2009
David and Victoria had tongues wagging in 2009, when they appeared together in a super sexy ad for Emporio Armani that showed them lying together in minimal clothing.
2009
For the duo’s 10th wedding anniversary, the soccer stud got sentimental. “I had 10 roses [tattooed] around my arms…for the 10 years,” he revealed in an interview with Ellen DeGeneres.
2011
By early 2011, a fourth baby was on the way for Posh Spice and her husband. “David and Victoria Beckham are delighted to confirm they are expecting their fourth child in the summer,” a spokeswoman for the musician said in a statement.
2011
A pregnant Victoria ventured across the pond with David in April 2011 for Prince William and Duchess Kate’s royal wedding. They were dressed impeccably for the occasion, with the businesswoman in a navy frock from her eponymous fashion line and a matching fascinator from Philip Treacy, and David opting for a dark Ralph Lauren suit.
2011
And then there were six! The pair welcomed their first baby girl, Harper Seven Beckham, shortly after their 12th wedding anniversary. “Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz are excited to welcome their new baby sister to the family,” family rep, Jo Milloy, told Us Weekly at the time.
2013
The London native announced his retirement from soccer after 21 years in May 2013. Shortly after, the pop star and the sportsman embraced their roots, heading back across the pond to London, where Victoria’s fashion company was based.
2013
David showcased his love for his wife through ink once more in September 2013, when he showed up to The Global Fund at Apsley House in London with her name tattooed in cursive across his right hand.
2015
The duo enjoyed a date night out on the town for a Haig Club London dinner of David’s in March 2015. “Great to have my beautiful wife in attendance,” he later wrote on Facebook.
2016
Just three years’ shy of their 20th wedding anniversary, the Vogue cover girl gushed about her spouse on Instagram. “I feel so loved and truly blessed,” she captioned a picture from their wedding day. “My best friend, my love.The kindest man who inspires me every day. Happy Anniversary to the best husband and daddy in the world!! EVER! #HappilyEverAfter”
David was equally as complimentary, sharing a similar photo along with the caption, “Wow 17 years ago to this day this happened… I was lucky to meet someone who has the same drive and wanted the same things in life… We have created 4 beautiful children and I couldn’t wish for a more loving and caring mummy for them… Happy anniversary, I love u.”
2017
The professional soccer star shared that he and Victoria had renewed their vows while speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs in January 2017. “It was a lot more private with only six people there in our house.”
2017
During a March 2017 appearance on the Today show, Victoria praised her longtime love, calling him her “soulmate.” “I’m very lucky that David is the most fantastic father and husband, and he’s great and we’re very equal at home and we’re a very, very good team,” she said. “We complement each other. He’s the most incredible husband, fantastic father. He inspires me every day, just seeing him with the children and how he treats me; it just works. We are lucky to have each other.”
2018
The stylish twosome attended their second royal wedding in May 2018, when Prince Harry wed Duchess Meghan in a romantic ceremony at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. “It was such a beautiful, incredible wedding. “It was just the best day,” Victoria, who wore another dark blue Victoria Beckham dress, told the Evening Standard at the time. “They looked so happy and everybody was just so happy for them.”
2018
Divorce rumors began to plague the lovebirds in 2018, but they quickly shot down the chatter. “There is no impending statement, has been no statement and there is no divorce,” Victoria’s rep told Us. “What nonsense. Fake news fueled by social media. Embarrassing for the sloppy outlets who have chosen to write such rubbish.”
2018
David got real about marriage in October 2018, telling the Daily Mirror that he has to work at his relationship with the entrepreneur. “To have been married for the amount of time that we have, it’s always hard work,” he said. “It becomes a little more complicated.”
2019
Victoria admits that after all these years, sometimes she drives her husband a bit crazy. “My room is a dump. I realize I’m too close to Blue Jasmine, and I feel very uncomfortable about that,” Victoria joked, referencing the 2013 film in which Cate Blanchett plays a fallen socialite. “You can see why I drive my husband crazy, because he is super, super tidy.”
2019
The duo celebrated Victoria’s 45th birthday on Wednesday, April 17, surrounded by family and loved ones. “The most beautiful day with my favorite people in the world xxx,” The Spice Girl captioned a photo on Instagram. “I Love u so so so much xxx kisses from a very loved mummy and wife x.”
2019
“20 years today. I love you so much xxxxx Kisses x,” Victoria wrote on Instagram where she posted a video collage of photos on July 4, marking their 20-year anniversary. David also shared throwback photos, adding “WOW 20 years, look what we created. Love you so much.”
2019
The couple had a fun-filled Italian getaway with their children in August 2019.
2020
David paid tribute to his love on her 46th birthday, during which he posted several snaps of Victoria throughout the years. “Happy birthday mama we love you so much and hope you have the most amazing day ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ @brooklynbeckham @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham #HarperSeven 🎂,” he wrote in April 2020.
The fashion designer, for her part, showed off her birthday cake and revealed that she “had the most special day” celebrating with her family.
2020
The former singer posted a video of the couple’s family singing “Happy Birthday” to David as he geared up to blow out his candles. “Happy Birthday @davidbeckham!! We love you so so much 🎂🍰🎉 We miss you @brooklynbeckham x kisses,” she wrote in May 2020.
June 2020
The retired singer shared a photo of her husband as they enjoyed “family time” with their dogs.
June 2020
The couple celebrated Father’s Day together with their children. “Happy Father’s Day @davidbeckham! We all love u so so much,” she wrote via Instagram, sharing a photo of the bunch posing together poolside. “So many kisses from us all x we love u!!!!”
June 2020
The twosome took an “afternoon walk” together amid the coronavirus quarantine.
June 2020
Victoria posted a selfie of her husband wearing a Pride shirt “after a night of dancing.”
February 2021
“Happy Valentines to the most amazing mummy and the most inspiring wife … I love you so much @victoriabeckham❤️,” David wrote via Instagram on the holiday in February 2021. “(We love you so much ) @brooklynbeckham @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham #HarperSeven❤️❤️❤️❤️.”
April 2021
David shared a photo of the couple on a Miami beachfront with a romantic fire during her birthday celebration. “We love you so much and you deserve the best day ever,” he wrote in April 2021. “To the best mummy and wife, happy 47th birthday.” He cheekily added that he’s still 45. Victoria, for her part, shared parts of their fun night in Miami celebrating her 47th birthday. One photo showed her arms lovingly wrapped around David while the soccer player grinned. “I love you X,” the designer wrote on the picture.
April 2021
The designer gushed about her husband’s latest business venture as one of the owners of the Inter Miami CF soccer club in April 2021. “So proud of @davidbeckham⚽️ @intermiamicf,” she captioned a group Instagram shot from the arena. “First game of the season and so excited to be here!! Kisses to the Peltz family!! We love you all! X.”
May 2021
Victoria celebrated her husband’s 46th birthday, writing via Instagram: “Looks like you’re catching me up!! To a very special husband and the most incredible daddy. Happy birthday! We all love you so much!
September 2021
Victoria shared a cheeky shot of her husband swimming in September, writing via Instagram: “Happy Sunday, you’re welcome!”
December 2021
Victoria shared a clip via Instagram of her husband singing the 1945 classic, “The Christmas Song,” made famous by Nat King Cole. “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire,” the athlete sang while wearing a Santa hat and actually roasting something over open flames.
“Oh my God, he’s actually trying. You were trying hard with that vocal,” the Spice Girls alum said, poking fun at her husband.
David turned around, mocking his wife’s singing abilities as he quipped, “Oh, I’m sorry. I’m sorry, Adele.”
January 2022
“I love you,” Victoria captioned a sweet Instagram shot of herself embracing her husband on a boat ride.
April 2022
David celebrated Victoria’s 48th birthday with a gushing Instagram tribute. “Happy Birthday to the most amazing wife , mummy & Business woman,” he wrote alongside a photo of the duo sharing a kiss on the beach. “Have the most amazing day because you deserve to x We all love you so much.”
May 2022
Victoria showered David with love on his 47th birthday while on a family beach vacation.”Happy birthday @davidbeckham the best daddy!!! We all love you so much!! So many kisses from us all!!!” she gushed via Instagram. “Kisses @brooklynpeltzbeckham @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham #HarperSeven 🥳🎂🎉.”
July 2022
The spouses held hands in Paris, the City of Love, while on a lunch date.
July 2022
“They say he isn’t funny, they say I never smile, they said it wouldn’t last 😂 Today we celebrate 23 years being married. David you are my everything, I love you so much!!!! 💕,” Victoria wrote via Instagram.
David, for his part, also gushed about their romance in his own social media upload. “No but I was into Posh🖤.. 23 years ago today Posh became Mrs Beckham , but she will always be Posh ❤️ Happy Anniversary WOW 23 years & 4 beautiful kiddies ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I love you, we all love you ❤️,” he captioned the sweet Instagram tribute to his wife.
February 2023
“26 years and still my Valentine, I love you so much @davidbeckham 💕💕💕💕kisses,” Victoria captioned a series of throwback photos with her husband. David, for his part, shared another old snap of the twosome during their early days, writing, “Happy Valentines to my valentine 🌹 we Love You @victoriabeckham.. ❤️ ❤️.”
April 2023
“Happy Birthday to the most amazing wife and mummy x someone who inspires us every single day ♥️,” David wrote via Instagram on Victoria’s 47th birthday. “We love you and you deserve to have the most perfect day ♥️ happy Birthday ♥️.”
