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Victoria Beckham Says She Spoke to Daughter Harper About Eating Disorder Before Netflix Doc Release

The Netflix series revisits harsh media scrutiny that shaped her struggles.

Overview

  • Beckham told the Mail on Sunday she had a "really honest" pre-release talk with 14-year-old Harper so her daughter would hear about the eating disorder directly from her.
  • She said she wants Harper to develop a healthy relationship with food and noted they discuss body image because it is a frequent topic for girls at school.
  • The documentary recounts her being weighed on live TV by Chris Evans months after giving birth, which she says was hurtful and left her children shocked.
  • Beckham says she once hid her disordered eating out of shame but now hopes speaking openly will help others as conversations about mental health gain traction.
  • In separate comments, she confirmed she has had therapy and described the series as cathartic, while the program also explores years of financial strain on her fashion label.