Despite previous denials that she was planning to launch an assault on Hollywood, Victoria Beckham has reportedly hired an acting coach to keep her options open when she moves to Los Angeles this summer.

Victoria had acting training during her time at various theatre schools in the UK and starred in the Spice Girls movie SpiceWorld but up til now has concentrated on her music career.

A source told the People newspaper: “Victoria wants to leave nothing to chance when it comes to making it in the States. At the moment she isn’t a household name over there - but she wants to change all that.”

“She knows singing isn’t really an option for her and thinks acting could be her big break.”

“She’s got a very good agent who has put her in touch with a coach. It is thought she will have lessons before being put up for auditions.”

“[She] is used to performing in front of the cameras and knows how to carry herself.”

“Having done fly-on-the-wall documentaries, she is well aware of what does and doesn’t work. That will be valuable experience when it comes to acting.”

“Victoria isn’t one to do things by halves. She is determined to make it - and won’t let anything stand in her way.”

Victoria arrived back in Los Angeles for her latest trip over the weekend. The family are expected to move into their new Beverly Hills home next month.