CEBU, Philippines - She is usually known for her steely reserve in public.
But Victoria Beckham was overcome with emotion as she was presented with a top honor at the British Fashion Awards.
Accepting the award for Designer Brand of the Year from her friend Marc Jacobs, the 37-year-old broke down in tears before apologizing to the star-studded audience. “I'm so sorry for crying. I'm being so rubbish,” she said.
“My parents, my kids and my husband. Without David I wouldn't have had the courage to do what I am doing.”
Afterwards Victoria said she felt sheepish for becoming tearful, explaining: “I am so nervous, this means so much to me. I am overwhelmed.
“I was really trying to keep it together in the speech without bursting out crying.”
The excited star said that she couldn't wait to take her award home to show to her children. “It's something for the kids to take to school for show-and-tell,” she said.
Her husband David, meanwhile, is in Jakarta with his football team LA Galaxy where they will be playing an exhibition game tomorrow against an Indonesian all-star team as part of their Asia Tour.
However, he was quick to take to his Facebook page to congratulate his wife on her achievement, writing: “The boys and I are incredibly proud of Victoria after winning a prestigious British Fashion Award tonight.
“She has worked so hard and deserves all the recognition. It's amazing what she has achieved tonight, very special.”
Posing with famous friends including Kate Moss and Marc Jacobs, she was undoubtedly delighted that her designs were recognized at such a prestigious event.
There was a very fashionable crowd at the ceremony, including Samantha Cameron, Kelly Brook, Abbey Crouch, David Gandy and Kate Hudson.