She's one of the most famous women in the world.

And by all accounts, Victoria Beckham has had a fantastic year.

She was in London to receive an award for her charity work, presented at Eva Longoria's Fifth Annual Global Gift Gala, co-chaired by Ricky Martin.

SOUNDBITE: Fashion Designer, Victoria Beckham, saying (English):

"When I first visited Africa earlier on this year it changed me. It changed how I feel. It changed how, how, it changed who I am as a person and I just knew that I wanted to do something to help."

SOUNDBITE: Actress and Event Host, Eva Longoria, saying (English):

"She's an amazing, caring human being, she's very funny and the fact that she's doing all this amazing charity work needs to be applauded because she's really making a difference with the UN."

SOUNDBITE: Singer and Event Co-Chair, Ricky Martin, saying (English):

"Oh my God, the work that she's been doing is amazing, especially for AIDS, and me, someone that is