Victoria Beckham has admitted that the reason she always used to look so stern in photographs is because she was self-conscious about her skin.
Over the years, the 50-year-old fashion designer became synonymous with her steely pout, often failing to crack a smile at many public events.
Victoria has long been open about her insecurity with her “problematic” skin, having suffered from acne since her teens and struggled to rise to fame in her twenties while having problem skin.
And in a new interview with The telegraphVictoria reflected on feeling “very uncomfortable” when taking photographs, as she didn’t feel happy within herself to smile.
During the chat, Victoria, who received the publication’s inaugural Beauty Brand of the Year award, told how she sought advice from skincare experts and how the fashion designer now follows a strict routine to ensure her skin stay clear.
Reflecting on her deep self-consciousness about her appearance, Victoria commented, “I probably looked stern in a lot of photographs, but I felt very uncomfortable.”
Victoria Beckham has admitted that the reason she always used to look so stern in photographs is because she was self-conscious about her skin.
Over the years, the fashion designer, 50, became synonymous with her steely pout, often failing to crack a smile at many public events (pictured in 2002).
And it was not only her lack of smiles in public that was the consequence of her skin problems, but also her strict diet.
Victoria has a very limited diet, and her husband, David Beckham, previously revealed that he has eaten the same food every day for 25 years: grilled fish and steamed vegetables.
Explaining her decision to follow a very specific diet, Victoria added: “It was because of my skin that I became very careful about what I ate,” with the star eliminating meat and wheat, among others.
Nowadays, Victoria feels much more comfortable in her own skin and even offers a warm smile on many occasions.
In fact, she’s so relaxed about her appearance that she revealed she now even feels comfortable enough to attend glamorous events with very little makeup.
She commented: “If you had told me a few years ago that I would step onto a red carpet to collect an award wearing just a little concealer and no foundation, I would have thought you were mad, but that’s what I did last week.
The mother-of-five opened up about how getting older is truly liberating and admitted there was a time when she used to “skim through the comments” about herself, but nowadays she just doesn’t “have the time.”
While reflecting on her deep self-consciousness about her appearance, Victoria commented, “I probably looked stern in a lot of photographs, but I felt very uncomfortable” (pictured in 2000).
Explaining her decision to follow a very specific diet, Victoria added: “It was because of my skin that I became very careful about what I ate,” with the star eliminating meat and wheat, among others.
Nowadays, Victoria feels much more comfortable in her own skin and even offers a warm smile on many occasions.
‘If you had told me a few years ago that I would walk on a red carpet to collect an award wearing just a little concealer and no foundation, I would have thought you were crazy.’
Victoria’s words come after she looked ageless in an elegant white backless dress while attending a dinner with Mytheresa to celebrate the launch of her new collection on Thursday.
It has joined forces with Mytheresa on an exclusive capsule collection of partywear this season.
To celebrate her new range, Victoria posed for some glamorous photos before taking a seat at the chic restaurant in Manhattan, New York.
And Victoria looked nothing short of sensational as she flaunted her stunning figure in the elegant dress.
She showed off her toned figure in the ethereal midi dress and accessorized her outfit with burgundy heels and a clutch.
Victoria’s supportive husband David, 49, and son Romeo, 22, also arrived at the star-studded dinner.
Her revelation comes just days after she admitted she “cares less” about the idea of being famous now.
Victoria’s words come after she looked ageless in an elegant white backless dress while attending a dinner with Mytheresa to celebrate the launch of her new collection on Thursday.
The fashion designer has joined forces with Mytheresa on an exclusive capsule collection for party wear this season.
Victoria rose to fame alongside Geri Halliwell, Mel B, Emma Bunton and Melanie C as part of the Spice Girls in the late 1990s.
They became the best-selling girl group of all time, and Victoria later had a brief solo career before moving into the world of fashion.
But the star, also known for her marriage to footballer David, recently admitted that the idea of fame no longer appeals to her.
He told Harper’s Bazaar magazine: “I guess it used to be fun to go out and be chased by paparazzi walking down Bond Street, and you’d get dressed knowing you were going to get that.” I don’t want that anymore.
‘I’ve been doing this too long. I guess I did when I was a kid, but there’s too much going on nowadays; too busy; Too many kids to worry about. I woke up at 50 and gave a damn less.’