David Beckham's Revelation: Director's Initial Anger Over Viral 'Be Honest' Documentary Moment

David Beckham Says Director Was Angry About His Viral Be Honest Comment

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David Beckham shared that during the filming of the Beckham documentary, he made a viral comment to his wife Victoria telling her to "be honest." This comment initially upset the director because David was not supposed to be on set at that time.

During Victoria's first day of filming, David was in the kitchen making coffee before heading to the office. He overheard Victoria in the lounge with the dogs running in and out. When Victoria mentioned being "down to earth" and "working class," David quickly intervened by telling her to "be honest."

Director Fisher Stevens was upset with me for interrupting a solo interview he had scheduled with the former Spice Girl. He wanted her to feel free to express herself without any interruptions.

Stevens, who is 60 years old, initially wanted David to leave, but later realized his interruption was actually a great addition. He expressed gratitude that the cameraman captured David's moment and acknowledged the potential for great content to be created.

In the debut episode of the 2023 Netflix miniseries, Victoria, aged 50, was sharing about her humble background when David interrupted her.

She mentioned that they both come from hardworking families, which initially drew her to the soccer star. Both of their parents are very hardworking, and they consider themselves working class.

David interjected, asking Victoria to be honest, as the camera showed him poking his head in the door. Victoria insisted that she was being honest, prompting David to ask her what car her dad used to drive her to school.

Victoria began by mentioning her dad before David interrupted her to ask for a specific answer. After some discussion, Victoria finally revealed that her dad had a Rolls Royce in the '80s.

"Be honest" became a popular meme and was featured in a commercial starring the couple during this year's Super Bowl.

The conversation about Rolls-Royce that went viral inspired the UberEats Super Bowl ad featuring the Beckhams.

“So David and I are gonna be in a little commercial,” Victoria said in the commercial.

David then poked his head into the room to say, “Be honest, be honest!”

The designer conceded, “OK. It’s a big commercial.”

David also referenced the documentary after joining Victoria and her parents for a meal on New Year’s Eve.

David shared a family photo on Instagram from a casual New Year's Eve lunch at The Ritz, captioning it with a heart emoji. He mentioned that his in-laws arrived in their Rolls-Royce, adding a touch of elegance to the occasion.

Victoria, on the other hand, found humor in a comment urging her to be honest. She seized the opportunity by releasing a T-shirt with the phrase "My dad had a Rolls-Royce" in November 2023. Priced at $150, the shirt became a popular choice among fans. Victoria even sported the design in an UberEats commercial, further adding to its popularity.

"I absolutely adore slogan T-shirts, don't you? I remember wearing one in a TikTok video last autumn," Victoria chuckled. "Speaking of which, I'm curious - what kind of car did your dad use to drop you off at school? Mine used to drive me in a Rolls-Royce."

Editor's P/S:

The Beckham documentary has sparked a viral sensation with David Beckham's candid comment to his wife, Victoria, to "be honest." Initially disrupting the filming, David's interruption has ironically become a significant contributor to the show's popularity. The subsequent meme and commercial featuring the couple have further amplified its reach.

The episode's focus on Victoria's humble beginnings and David's challenge to her honesty has led to a public discourse about authenticity and privilege. Victoria's admission that her father drove a Rolls-Royce in the '80s has raised questions about her true connection to working-class roots. The ensuing T-shirt release and UberEats commercial have turned the phrase "be honest" into a pop culture phenomenon, blurring the lines between personal life and commercialization.