Victoria Beckham Shows Her Playful Side: From Cannes to Ugly Betty Cameo

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Whoever said that Ugly Betty actress Victoria Beckham is a stiff person who doesn’t know how to have fun may be mistaken: it seems like the former Posh Spice has a dorky side to her, after all.

Victoria Beckham’s Rare Playful Side

Victoria, infamously known as “the one who doesn’t smile” — which was adorably debunked by her husband David Beckham — let her hair down a bit in May 2016 and documented it all on her Instagram.

Victoria Beckham exudes elegance in a monochrome strapless dress at the 69th annual Cannes Film FestivalVictoria Beckham exudes elegance in a monochrome strapless dress at the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 11, 2016, in Cannes, France (Credit: Joe Alvarez / Dave Bedrosian / Future Image / WENN)

A Cameo on Ugly Betty

Nine years earlier, she portrayed a fictionalized version of herself in “A Nice Day for a Posh Wedding,” the seventh episode of the second season and the 30th episode of Ugly Betty overall.

The episode aired on November 8, 2007, when Victoria Beckham was 33 years old. She celebrated her 33rd birthday on April 17, 2007.

Victoria Beckham channels her inner diva as she makes a stylish cameo on Ugly BettyVictoria Beckham channels her inner diva as she makes a stylish cameo on Ugly Betty (Credit: ABC)

She wore a tight-fitting Vera Wang dress and Givenchy high heels as one of the bridesmaids of Wilhelmina Vivian Slater (played by Vanessa Williams).

“Oh, Willie and I go way back. She’s practically my second mum,” Victoria Beckham says in the episode. She was reportedly paid £70,000 for her one-off appearance!

Behind the Scenes at Cannes

Victoria Beckham wears a jumpsuit from her own Victoria Beckham Collection at the Cannes Film FestivalVictoria Beckham wears a jumpsuit from her own Victoria Beckham Collection at the Cannes Film Festival (Credit: Joe Alvarez / Dave Bedrosian / Future Image / WENN)

Victoria looked like her usual poised self on the red carpet of France’s 69th annual Cannes Film Festival, but what went down behind the scenes was much more entertaining.

David Beckham’s wife wore a gorgeous jumpsuit from her Victoria Beckham collection, which she paired with Gianvito Rossi pumps and some serious diamonds by Chopard.

Victoria Beckham hides a pair of Gianvito Rossi pumps underneath the hems of her long jumpsuitVictoria Beckham hides a pair of Gianvito Rossi pumps underneath the hems of her long jumpsuit (Credit: Joe Alvarez / Dave Bedrosian / Future Image / WENN)

Although the long pants draped over the Gianvito Rossi pumps might not be everyone’s favorite look, Victoria Beckham’s impeccable style allows her to confidently make bold fashion choices.

Victoria Beckham stuns in a strapless black and white dress, elegantly accessorized with sparkling Chopard jewelry at the 69th Cannes Film FestivalVictoria Beckham stuns in a strapless black and white dress, elegantly accessorized with sparkling Chopard jewelry at the 69th Cannes Film Festival (Credit: Joe Alvarez / Dave Bedrosian / Future Image / WENN)

Eva Longoria and Victoria Beckham’s Instagram Fun

Now, let’s talk about the playful side of Victoria Beckham.

During the event, Victoria and her close friend Eva Longoria had some fun, striking hilarious poses on a couch for Instagram photos.

Victoria Beckham poses uncharacteristically with close friend and co-celebrity Eva LongoriaVictoria Beckham poses uncharacteristically with close friend and co-celebrity Eva Longoria (Victoria Beckham’s Instagram)

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