Cruz Beckham's Witty Retort to Age-Gap Criticism on Social Media
Cruz Beckham, the 21-year-old musician and youngest son of David and Victoria Beckham, has delivered a sharp response to online criticism regarding the age difference with his girlfriend, DJ Jackie Apostel, who is 30. The couple, who went Instagram official in October 2024 after meeting at Glastonbury, faced a sardonic comment on Cruz's recent TikTok video where he was seen making pancakes for Jackie.
The TikTok Exchange That Sparked Controversy
In the video, Cruz captioned the clip 'She wants crepe, she got em', showcasing his culinary skills. However, one user took aim at their decade-long age gap, commenting: 'I love when a son cooks for his mum'. Without hesitation, Cruz fired back with a quip about his mother's famously limited diet, replying: 'u think VB is eating a Nutella crepe, no chance daley'.
This retort cleverly referenced Victoria Beckham's well-documented eating habits, which have been a topic of public discussion for years. David Beckham previously revealed that his wife has eaten the same meal—grilled fish and steamed vegetables—every day for 25 years. Victoria, a 51-year-old fashion designer, has openly discussed her disciplined approach to nutrition, avoiding oils, butter, sauces, red meat, and dairy.
Victoria Beckham's Dietary Discipline and Health Struggles
In her Netflix documentary, Victoria bravely disclosed that her 'odd' dietary habits stem from a lifelong battle with an eating disorder, which began in childhood. She explained how she initially controlled her weight in an 'incredibly unhealthy way'. Despite this, she maintains a diet rich in healthy fats like fish, avocados, and nuts, and periodically detoxes from alcohol. Her extreme discipline has even seen her celebrate birthdays with a watermelon cake decorated with strawberries and blueberries, rather than traditional treats.
Fan Reactions and Comparisons to Brother Brooklyn
Meanwhile, other fans on Cruz's TikTok video shifted focus to his older brother, Brooklyn Beckham, 27, whose culinary endeavors have often been met with mockery. Brooklyn, an aspiring chef with a short-lived Facebook series Cookin' with Brooklyn, has faced criticism for his 'out of touch' recipes and simple dishes, such as a sandwich made during a live cooking segment. Comments on Cruz's video included quips like:
- 'Wait - a Beckham that can actually cook'
- 'The Beckham cooking content the people actually want'
- 'Best chef of the Beckhams!'
- 'Giving Brooklyn a run for his money'
This isn't the first time Cruz has playfully mocked Brooklyn's cooking; last month, he shared a video making cheesy potato soup, joking in the caption about it being 'the best cooking video ever' and warning celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay to 'watch out'.
Emotional Performance and Family Dynamics
The incident comes amid ongoing speculation about Brooklyn's estrangement from the family. Recently, Cruz struggled with emotions while performing his band The Breakers' new single, Loneliest Boy, at London's Courtyard Theatre. Lyrics such as 'Loneliest boy, mama don't talk too much, it's breaking her heart' and 'Don't push all your friends away, when we're tryna show you love' have led fans to interpret the song as a reference to Brooklyn's absence. During the performance, Cruz was visibly tearful, with bandmate Dan Ewins offering support, while parents David and Victoria and brother Romeo watched from the audience.
This blend of personal resilience, family dynamics, and public scrutiny highlights the Beckhams' ongoing navigation of fame, relationships, and personal challenges in the spotlight.
