Victoria Beckham may have mixed feelings watching this year's Olivier Awards where her former stage school principal Betty Laine will receive the Industry Recognition prize at April's ceremony. The former Spice Girl, 51, claimed in her memoir that the teacher 'fat shamed' her during her studies at the Laine Theatre Arts in Epsom, Surrey, which she attended from the age of 17 until 20. 'I remember the principal of the theatre school saying to me, you know, at the end of the show we are going to just fly in. Announcing the news on their official Instagram account the school said: 'Laine Theatre Arts is immensely proud to congratulate our Founder and Principal Emeritam Betty Laine OBE, on receiving the prestigious Industry Recognition Award at the Olivier Awards'. Daily Mail have contacted Victoria's representatives and Laine Theatre Arts for comment.

Source: Daily Mail February 27, 2026 13:52 UTC