Victoria Beckham Discusses Family Challenges, Urges Support for Children

Victoria Beckham, renowned fashion designer, has voiced her support for her four children, tackling a widespread criticism often directed at them.

The ex-Spice Girl addressed the claims that her children with husband David Beckham—Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper—are so-called ‘nepo babies.’ This term is typically used to describe the offspring of wealthy celebrities, suggesting they may receive preferential treatment, especially concerning career prospects.

During an appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, host Alex Cooper asked the 51-year-old what she found most challenging about allowing her children to make their own choices as they grow into adulthood.

Without hesitation, the mother of four responded by urging the public to “give the kids a chance,” while discussing the controversy surrounding “nepo babies.” She remarked, “We’re constantly labeling the children of famous parents as nepo babies. Give the kids a chance; it’s not their fault.”

She further emphasized her stance, saying, “I think, just give the kids a chance. Our children are genuinely good-hearted, sweet, and kind individuals. Kindness is crucial, and they are hard-working. They don’t have any sense of entitlement.”

However, it’s not the first time that one of the of the Beckhams have adressed claims of nepotism, as Brooklyn told Grazia magazine last year: “Obviously I am one (a nepo baby). But I couldn’t help how I was born, at all.

“There’s always going to be people that say rubbish. But as long as you do something that makes you happy and you’re kind to people, that’s all that matters.”

Since leaving school, the 26-year-old Brooklyn has persued a number of projects including stints as a model, photographer, as well as more recently putting his cooking skills to the test. 

Meanwhile, his eldest brother, Romeo, followed in his dad’s footsteps by playing football. He had spells in the youth teams of Arsenal and Inter Miami, which is partly owned by his dad.

Since then, the 23-year-old has also had brief spells at Inter Miami II and Brentford. Away from his football career, he was seen on the runway for Versace at the 2025 Milan Fashion Week earlier this year.

It looks like Victoria’s youngest son, Cruz, is keen to follow in his mum’s footsteps after recently launching his music career with a number of gigs as well as revealing that he will be releasing two singles, Optics and Lick The Toad, which are out on Friday (24 October).