Victoria Beckham's tough marriage

Jul 12, 2007, 11:00 GMT

David and Victoria Beckham arrive for the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone race track, Northamptonshire, Britain, 08 July 2007. EPA/JENS BUETTNER

Victoria Beckham has spoke of the "tough time" she went through after husband David's former personal assistant claimed she had an affair with the soccer star.

The 33-year-old star admits she was rocked to the core by former employee Rebecca Loos' 2004 claims, but insists the experience made her marriage stronger.

She said in a candid interview with W magazine: "I'm not going to lie. It was a really tough time. It was a hard time for our entire families.

"David and I got through it together. No one said marriage was going to be easy.

"Yes, there have been bumps along the road. But we've come out stronger and happier. It's even better now than when we were first married. After all these years we can just come home and have a laugh."

The couple - who are moving to the US this week with their three sons, Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz, following David's decision to join Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team - were photographed by Steven Klein for the style bible.

The couple, in what is their most revealing photo shoot to date, appear on the front cover semi-naked. David is topless, while Victoria sizzles in a revealing black swimsuit.

Other photos show the couple in bed sharing a sensual kiss, with David dressed only in tight white pants.

In another image, David is unzipping his wife's corset as she stands naked from the waist down baring her butt.

The 32-year-old sportsman revealed the pair keep the spark in their marriage by walking round the house nude.

He said: "We like to lock the doors and wander around naked."

David is also happy for Victoria to "wear the trousers" in their relationship and even lets her pick his outfits.

He said: "When people say, 'Victoria wears the trousers', I'm happy with that.

"When she tells me something doesn't look good, I believe her."

Victoria revealed the couple were not looking at the move as a means to "boost" brand Beckham, insisting "We're not out to be the most famous people in America".

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