David Beckham Says Key to 27 Years with Victoria Is Having 'Each Other to Feed Off' in 'Difficult Times'

David Beckham reveals the secret of his long-term relationship with his wife Victoria Beckham.

While talking about the upcoming episode of Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett on May 20 SmartLess podcast, David, 49, talked about his Netflix documentary Beckhamwhich gave fans a glimpse into the couple’s life and marriage.

The former footballer said one of the things that makes him and Victoria “both get emotional” is thinking about the ups and downs of their relationship over the years.

“After watching the documentary, after it was all over and we finally watched it, that’s the only thing that made us look at each other and say, ‘I don’t know how we got through the last 27 years, but we did and we have a great family, we have great jobs. and we are happy,’ Beckham told the hosts.

Victoria and David Beckham.

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“Of course, when you’re with someone for so long, of course you have your ups and downs, everyone knows that and at the end of the day we were happy because we had each other in those moments,” he continued. .

David and Victoria married in 1999 after meeting in 1997 at a football match. They now have four children: sons Brooklyn, 25, Romeo, 21, and Cruz, 19, and daughter Harper, 12.

Reflecting on their relationship, the Inter Miami CF co-owner recalled: “You know, she was a Spice Girl, I played for Manchester United, and even when we were going through tough times, we actually had each other to feed on and that was the best part.”

David and Victoria Beckham taken in 1999.

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“Obviously we were 21 and 22 when we met. We got married when we were 23 and 24 and we had our first son when I was 23, so as soon as we had our first son, Brooklyn, that also added another layer on the family and our responsibilities then were to our son,” he added as they welcomed their eldest son, Brooklyn, on March 4, 1999, before tying the knot on July 4 of that year.

“I’m so happy. I’m very happy because I feel very blessed to have had the career I’ve had and played for the teams I’ve had and experienced that,” Beckham — who has played for teams including Manchester United, Real Madrid and LA Galaxy over the years — he said when asked if he was happy.

“And the one thing I’ve always wanted for myself, I was lucky to meet Victoria when I met her because I’ve always wanted to have young children,” he continued.

“I always wanted to have children who lived through my career with me and I was lucky that all three boys lived through most of the teams I played for and that was a very important part of my life for me,” Beckham continued.

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The Beckhams regularly update fans on their family life in interviews and on social media. To mark America’s Mother’s Day on May 12, Victoria shared a healthy family photo.

“Happy Mother’s Day USA to all the moms out there!! I love you all so much @davidbeckham @brooklynpeltzbeckham @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham #HarperSeven xxx,” the fashion designer wrote in the caption.

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