Hurt Victoria Beckham drowns her sorrows

Apparently, David isn’t keen on spending that much time with her

Victoria Beckham

by Kate Randall |
Updated on

She may be a respected fashion designer, married to one of the world’s sexiest men and live a jet-set life with her four children, but last week Victoria Beckham proved she was just like the rest of us. The former Spice Girl was attending a BAFTAs after-party in London when she was pictured looking worse for wear as she got into her car home, after clearly overdoing it.

Having taken advantage of the free bar (we’re assuming it was Champers), Posh slumped back in her limo and even appeared to have a little nap at one point.

But while it’s not unusual for Posh to enjoy a drink or two – she once said she would drink a bottle of wine for dinner rather than eat if David didn’t make her – we’re told it’s come at a tough time in their marriage, as she normally doesn’t get so drunk.

David and Victoria Beckham
©Getty

After years of hard work and build-up, the big launch day for David’s football team in Miami is almost here, with their first match taking place in March, as the MLS kicks off for a new season. As heat has reported, David will be spending the majority of his time in Florida as the team takes shape, leaving Posh at home in London with their four children, Brooklyn, 20, Romeo, 17, Cruz, 14, and eight-year-old Harper.

Last week, while Posh was soaking up booze, the former England captain was in Miami, soaking up the sun and absolutely loving life out there. And we’re told, he didn’t really want to come back, much to Posh’s dismay.

“Now his American dream is so close to becoming a reality, David has really been embracing the Miami way of life,” our Beckham source says. “He was over there for the Super Bowl with [close friend and business partner] Dave Gardner. Although he was working, they had some downtime and they made the most of it. It also made him realise how much he enjoys being in America – when he’s away, he can’t wait to get back out there.

“He’s told Vic that he wants to spend more time in the US – more than he had been intending – which has not gone down well. So, she decided to really let her hair down at the BAFTAs party and show David that he’s not the only one who can have fun. She loves having a wine at home but when she goes out, she is normally much more in control. But this time, she just really wanted to go out and have fun with her friends.”

CHECK OUT Victoria and David Beckham's love story from the start

Gallery

Relationship Timeline: Victoria And David Beckham

David and Victoria Beckham1 of 29

1998

The happy couple moments after their wedding announcement.

David and Victoria Beckham2 of 29

1999

David and Victoria share a moment before flying to Ireland to get married.

David and Victoria Beckham3 of 29

2000

See here, the infamous durag David chose to wear to meet Prince Charles.

David and Victoria Beckham4 of 29

2001

The Beckhams always did couple dressing well, right down to the matching chunky cross chains they wore to the NRJ music awards.

David and Victoria Beckham5 of 29

2001

Spotted at the 2001 Silver Clef Awards.

David and Victoria Beckham6 of 29

2002

Another memorable style moment when the Beckhams attended David Furnish's 40th birthday at Jewel bar in London.

David and Victoria Beckham7 of 29

2003

The MTV music awards was a bejeweled highlight for the pair.

David and Victoria Beckham8 of 29

2003

And this is why the 'black blazer and a pair of jeans' look was such a thing...

David and Victoria Beckham9 of 29

2003

Remember when the Beckhams moved to Spain? It was the early development of David's affection for beanies.

David and Victoria Beckham10 of 29

2003

Victoria and David had dinner at the Ivy in London .

David and Victoria Beckham11 of 29

2004

At the 19 Management's 19th birthday party David and Victoria shared a sweet moment on the red carpet.

David and Victoria Beckham12 of 29

2005

The beanie returned in L.A. As did Victoria's fleeting appreciation for bohemian-inspired styling.

David and Victoria Beckham13 of 29

2006

The Beckhams were pictured on a shopping trip in Paris.

David and Victoria Beckham14 of 29

2006

Another memorable style moment for the Beckhams as they arrived in Venice.

David and Victoria Beckham15 of 29

2007

If anyone were to resurrect the nickname 'Posh and Becks', this image of the pair at the Sport Industry awards is probably one of the ones that comes to mind.

David and Victoria Beckham16 of 29

2008

David and Victoria hit the red carpet at the superhero-themed Met Gala.

David and Victoria Beckham17 of 29

2008

A formal look for the New York launch of the couple's his and hers perfume, 'Signature.'

David and Victoria Beckham18 of 29

2009

The couple launched a collaboration with Adidas, one of their first fashion partnerships.

David and Victoria Beckham19 of 29

2010

David, Victoria, Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz scrubbed up for the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year awards.

David and Victoria Beckham20 of 29

2011

The couple were invited to the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

David and Victoria Beckham21 of 29

2012

Victoria wore a dress from her own collection for the Vanity Fair post-Oscars bash.

David and Victoria Beckham22 of 29

2012

The whole family (minus baby Harper) supported Victoria at the West End launch of the Spice Girls musical, Viva Forever.

David and Victoria Beckham23 of 29
CREDIT: Shutterstock

2013

The Beckhams attended the premiere of The Class of 92 en famille.

David and Victoria Beckham24 of 29

2014

David and Victoria returned to the steps of the Met in 2014, bringing back their matchy-matchy couples aesthetic with these white outfits.

David and Victoria Beckham25 of 29

2015

Attending the British Fashion Awards.

David and Victoria Beckham26 of 29

2016

On a trip to Shanghai.

David and Victoria Beckham27 of 29

2017

A night out in Mayfair.

David and Victoria Beckham28 of 29

2018

Looking chic at the Louis Vuitton show.

David and Victoria Beckham29 of 29

2018

David and Victoria were guests at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Windsor wedding.

David Beckham
©Getty

According to our source, Posh, 45, is very worried about how they can manage the strain of being apart for so long. She’s even offered to relocate the whole family to Miami, even though it would be very difficult. However, David, 44, isn’t keen on the idea and thinks spending more time apart is actually better for their marriage.

“While Vic would like her and David to be together 24/7, he has a completely different point of view,” our source says. “He loves time apart as he thinks it makes their time together better. He can sometimes feel a little trapped at home with all his work and family responsibilities, but out in Miami, he feels like a different man – he can be more carefree than he is at home, and he feels happier at times. Of course, he loves being with his wife and kids, but he also enjoys how free he feels in Miami. He really has the best of both worlds and doesn’t want that to change.”

And while Posh struggles to accept their new way of life, we’re also told she is exhausting herself trying to make sure she looks her best at all times for David.

heat magazine
©Bauer Media

READ MORE

Megan McKenna's complete transformation over the years 👀

Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen slam “set up” Love Island

heat's Secret Crush 2020: The results

“Victoria’s friends have warned her that she is going too far with her exhausting fitness and beauty regime,” our source says. “But she feels that it’s necessary – she says David is ageing like a fine wine, while she feels like she’s always struggling to feel good about herself as she gets older.

“As well as getting her veneers replaced recently, Vic has undergone very painful procedures to keep herself looking young, including non-invasive skin-tightening. She also spends thousands a week on Legacy facials and won’t go to sleep at night until she’s done her LED Skin Therapy – which leaves her feeling absolutely exhausted.”

The insider adds that Posh’s friends are concerned about how much pressure she is putting on herself, especially as David still gets so much attention wherever he goes. “When it comes to her diet, Vic is tough on herself – she swears by her daily routine of eating sprouted grain cereal with unsweetened organic almond milk in the morning, green smoothies for lunch, and then fish and vegetables in the evening,” we’re told.

WATCH 'We’re going to call it STIFFERS': Love Island's Connor and Connagh reveal who’s in their DMs

“Her friends are constantly nagging at her to cut loose every now and then and stop punishing herself with all her mad routines, but Vic is very stubborn. She feels as though she has to work twice as hard as David when it comes to looking after herself,” we’re told.

“He might be considered the athlete, but Vic could run her own Olympics team of healthy living practices. She rarely gives herself a treat day and never misses a beauty appointment, training session or specific time of the day when it’s best to eat. Her one indulgence is wine or Champagne… and tequila. David’s the complete opposite – he likes to train hard and then give himself a break when it comes to indulging in food and drinking what he wants. Some of her friends can’t help but think she would be a bit happier if she did the same.”

While we love to see Posh letting her hair down, we hope she wasn’t drowning her sorrows too much.

Read more in this week's heat magazine - OUT NOW.

Just so you know, whilst we may receive a commission or other compensation from the links on this website, we never allow this to influence product selections - read why you should trust us