Anyone who recalls her Vera Wang gown, gold tiara and bridal throne will know that Victoria Beckham doesn’t do subtlety when it comes to weddings. So, as you can imagine, she’s determined to look her very best for son Brooklyn’s big day.
But according to insiders, the fashion designer is refusing to stop at getting a new dress and new ’do – not when she has an ultra-glamorous mother-of-the-bride to compete with. We’re told Vic is just a bit intimidated by Nicola Peltz’s mum, former fashion model Claudia Heffner Peltz, who lives a high-society life, full of country club lunches and political fund-raiser dinners – and she’s sparing no expense in her quest to look the part.
“Vic is used to being in the spotlight, but there’s a fear that she’ll be upstaged by Claudia,” says an insider close to Posh, who is yet to meet the in-laws – Claudia, 65, and her billionaire husband Nelson, 78. “She’s been looking at pictures on Instagram and can’t believe that Claudia’s 20 years older than her. She’s naturally stunning and seems to live a life of privileged luxury – plus she’s extremely well-connected with America’s elite. Vic reckons she’s the very epitome of effortless glamour.”
Let’s be honest: Victoria and David Beckham aren’t exactly short of good looks or connections themselves. But, according to our source, Posh can’t help but compare their lot to Mr and Mrs Peltz, whose estimated fortune of £1.3billion massively eclipses the Beckhams’ “measly” £336million. But rather than wallow in misery, Vic’s determined to give herself a fighting chance of matching Claudia in the glamour stakes – whatever the cost. That means giving her beauty and fitness regime a serious upgrade.
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1 of 26Gogglebox's Georgia Bell
Gogglebox star Georgia has announced she's expecting her first child with boyfriend Josh. Taking to Instagram to bring in 2022, Georgia, 21, posted an adorable snap of a framed baby scan that read: 'Baby Newby Due July 2022.'
2 of 26Nicolas Cage and Riko Shibata
Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage and his fifth wife Riko Shibata announced in January 2022 that they are expecting their first child together. The pair met in 2020 and got married in 2021.
3 of 26Katie Salmon
Love Island 2016 star Katie Salmon announced she was pregnant with her first child with fiancé Harry in January, telling fans that she was already six months pregnant and has been keeping her lovely news a secret.
4 of 26Lauren Goodger
After welcoming her daughter Larose in July 2021, reality star Lauren Goodger announced in January 2022 that she's pregnant with her second child! Although admitting the pregnancy was a shock, Lauren revealed herself and boyfriend Charles are very excited!
5 of 26Shay Mitchell
Pretty Little Liars star Shay Mitchell announced she's expecting her second child with her boyfriend Matte Babel, just weeks after announcing the sad death of her grandmother.
6 of 26Lottie Tomlinson and Lewis Burton
Louis Tomlinson's younger sister Lottie announced she's expecting her first child with her boyfriend Lewis Burton in February.
7 of 26Alexandra Burke and Darren Randolph
Former X Factor winner Alexandra Burke announced she's expecting her first child with her footballer boyfriend Darren Randolph. The pair confirmed their baby is due in June 2022.
8 of 26Chloe Madeley and James Haskell
Chloe Madeley announced she's expecting a baby girl with her husband James Haskell in February!
9 of 26Nicola Adams and Ella Baig
Professional boxer Nicola Adams and her girlfriend Ella Baig are expecting their first child together after going through the process of IVF. The couple announced their lovely news in February, revealing in April that they are expecting a baby boy!
10 of 26Michael Bublé and Luisana Lopilato
Michael Bublé confirmed his wife Luisana Lopilato is pregnant in an Instagram post following the 'reveal' in a music video where fans could see her baby bump. Despite revealing the baby bump some fans thought it might just be for the video, so he confirmed it in a post saying: 'Ooops! We did it again ud83eudd2d… bebit@ en camino ud83dudc9b✨ud83eudd30ud83cudffc❤ufe0f' (sic)The second part of the caption translate as 'baby on the way'.
11 of 26Michael Sheen and Anna Lundberg
Welsh actor Michael Sheen announced in early March that his girlfriend Anna Lundberg was pregnant with the couple's second child.
12 of 26Jess Shears and Dom Lever
Love Island series 3 stars Jess Shears and Dom Lever announced in March they are expecting their second child together, another baby boy!
13 of 26Ray Quinn and Emily Ashleigh
Former X Factor and Hollyoaks star Ray Quinn announced in March his fiancée Emily Ashleigh is pregnant with the couple's first child.
14 of 26Joe and Rosie Wicks
The Body Coach Joe Wicks MBE and his wife Rosie announced in March they are expecting their third child together, posting this cute snap on Instagram!
15 of 26Leona Lewis and Dennis Jauch
Former X Factor winner Leona Lewis announced in March she's expecting her first child with her husband Dennis Jauch.
16 of 26Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas
After months of rumours, Sophie Turner confirmed she's expecting her second child with Joe Jonas when she debuted her bump at The Oscars Vanity Fair party at the end of March.
17 of 26Charlotte Crosby
Reality star Charlotte Crosby announced in April she's expecting her first child with her boyfriend Jake Ankers. In the post on Instagram, Charlotte filmed herself telling the happy news to her family.
18 of 26Tayah Victoria and Adam Aveling
Married At First Sight UK couple Tayah Victoria and Adam Aveling announced they are expecting their first child together, just weeks after celebrating one-year since meeting on the show. The pair have since announced they are expecting a baby girl.
19 of 26Tuppence Middleton
Downton Abbey star Tuppence Middleton, who plays Lucy Branson in the franchise, announced she's expecting her first child, showing off her blossoming bump at the Downton Abbey: A New Era premiere on Monday 25th April.
20 of 26Kelly Osbourne
Kelly Osbourne announced in May that she's expecting her first child with her boyfriend, Slipknot star Sid Wilson, sharing the lovely news on social media.
21 of 26Christina Perri
Singer Christina Perri and her husband Paul Costabile shared the lovely news that they are expecting another baby. Christina posted an adorable video of their daughter Carmella opening a box to reveal the sonogram and her caption revealed that the couple are expecting a baby girl!
22 of 26Maeva D'Ascanio and James Taylor
Made In Chelsea couple Maeva and James announced at the end of May that they are expecting their first child together, with a due date of November.
23 of 26Heidi and Spencer Pratt
Reality TV stars Heidi and Spencer Pratt announced in June they are expecting their second child together! The couple, who appeared on The Hills, dubbed the news a 'miracle baby'.
24 of 26Jorgie Porter and Ollie Piotrowski
Months after miscarrying quadruplets, Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter and her fiancé Ollie Piotrowski announced in June the lovely news they were pregnant again.
25 of 26Tanya Burr
YouTube star Tanya Burr announced in June that she was pregnant with her first child, with her mystery boyfriend. Sharing an image of them cradling her blossoming baby bump, Tanya wrote: 'We love you so much already little ud83eudd5c'.
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26 of 26Billie Faiers and Greg Shepherd
Reality TV star Billie Faiers and her husband Greg Shepherd announced in June they were expecting their third child together. The couple are already parents to daughter Nelly and son Arthur.
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“Right now, Vic’s aim is to look as polished as possible,” says our source. “She’s already planning her pre-wedding regime, and researching treatments that will get her skin glowing. She’ll pay whatever it takes to look good, and she wants to have the top people giving her treatments and getting her body looking amazing. She’s also planning to up her fitness regime with a personal trainer so that she can be in the best shape ever. It could cost up to £50k for everything she wants done, but money is no object.”
It may be early days for wedding planning but – as heat told you last week – Victoria’s a woman on a mission. Brooklyn, 21, and Nicola, 25, only announced their engagement last month, after nine months together, but Vic’s been busy brainstorming wedding venues and outfits ever since. And she used the family’s recent trip to Italy as the perfect chance to discuss their plans.
While the happy couple are apparently planning a huge multi-million pound wedding in the US next year, with Nicola’s parents footing the bill, it’s believed that the Beckhams are also keen to throw a second wedding at their Cotswolds estate. And, unsurprisingly, Victoria’s determined to end proceedings with a bang – and prove they can compete with the Peltzes. “Vic thinks that Claudia and Nelson are in a whole different league,” says our source. “But as the mother of the groom, she wants the serious wow factor.”
We have every faith in you, Mrs B. Get out there and show them who’s really Posh.
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