The former soccer star and his wife, Victoria Beckham, received nominations in five categories at the 2023 Netflix Documentary Awards.
Producer Fisher Stevens accepted the award on David Beckham‘s behalf. During the ceremony, Fisher made sure to include David in the celebration, calling him via video to share the exciting news.
In a clip posted on the official Emmys Instagram page, a group gathered around Fisher as he broke the news to David.
David Beckham expressed his disappointment at not being able to attend the event in person but assured Fisher that they would celebrate together in the coming weeks.
The four-part Netflix series provided an unprecedented look into David Beckham‘s career and personal life. It featured a glimpse of his journey as a footballer and the early days of his romance with Victoria.
The docuseries was nominated for Best Documentary or Nonfiction Series at the 2024 Emmy ceremony, competing alongside Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, STAX: Soulsville U.S.A., Telemarketers, and The Jinx – Part Two.
In addition to the win for Best Documentary or Nonfiction Series, the series earned nominations in several other prestigious categories.
These included Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program, Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program, Outstanding Picture Editing, and Outstanding Music Composition.
“It’s a real honor for me and the whole creative team for BECKHAM to be recognized by the TV Academy,” Beckham explained.
