Victoria Beckham has revealed that the Spice Girls "inspired" Beyoncé to become the iconic superstar she is today.
Recalling their meeting, the fashion designer was left impressed when the former Destiny's Child singer revealed how the British pop group made her "proud" to be female.
MORE: Beyoncé stuns in a girl boss look unlike anything we've seen before
WATCH: Victoria Beckham admits to being hungover in hilarious Spice Girls clip
During a chat with Dear Media's 'Breaking Beauty' podcast, Victoria - aka Posh Spice - shared: "I met Beyoncé a few years ago, and she actually said to me, 'It was the Spice Girls that inspired me and made me want to do what I do and made me proud to be a girl and proud to be who I am.'
MORE: The Spice Girls - All grown up and doting mothers to their children
SEE: David Beckham melts hearts with precious snaps of wife Victoria and daughter Harper
"And when someone like Beyoncé, who is so iconic and such a strong woman, says that she was inspired by the Spice Girls, I think that that's quite something."
Beyoncé, 39, was part of Destiny's Child alongside bandmates Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland, while the Spice Girls - also consisting of Geri Horner, Mel B, Emma Bunton and Mel C - propelled to worldwide fame, and sold more than 90 million records.
© Photo: Getty ImagesVictoria with her Spice Girls bandmates
Despite popular demand, Victoria has ruled out a return to the Spice Girls on a number of occasions. And in a 2019 interview, she spoke about her decision not to take part in the band's reunion tour that year.
"Saying no requires courage," she told Vogue Germany. "For example, it took me a lot of courage not to go on tour with the Spice Girls again, but to be the one who says, 'You know, I'm not doing it because things feel different now than they used to.' I'd rather concentrate on my family and my company."
GALLERY: 12 stylish Spice Girls tour moments over the years
Mel B later confessed she was disappointed by the decision. "I expected her to come and just say hi at least," she shared during an appearance on Good Morning Britain. "Not even on stage, just as an audience member supporting."
She continued: "No [it's not a rift]. We're all adults, we all have to respectfully get on with whatever. But it is a bit disappointing, let's put it that way."
Make sure you never miss a story! Sign up to our newsletter to get all of our celebrity, royal and lifestyle news delivered directly to your inbox.
