Cruz Beckham's Witty Retort to Age-Gap Critics
Cruz Beckham, the youngest son of David and Victoria Beckham, has demonstrated sharp wit in responding to online trolls who mocked his relationship with girlfriend Jackie Apostel due to their age difference. The 21-year-old musician clapped back at a commenter on TikTok who sarcastically remarked, "I love when a son cooks for his mum," by humorously referencing his mother's notoriously limited diet.
Easter Celebrations at the Beckham Miami Mansion
Jackie Apostel, the 30-year-old music producer and girlfriend of Cruz Beckham, shared a series of glamorous Easter snaps on Instagram this week, offering a glimpse into their holiday weekend at the Beckham family's lavish £60 million Miami estate. Apostel looked stunning in white lace pyjamas, accessorised with playful blue bunny ears, as she relaxed on a bed in the tropical setting.
The couple appeared to be thoroughly enjoying their time in the United States, with Cruz even playing the role of doting boyfriend by preparing breakfast for Apostel. In a TikTok video, he filmed himself making pancakes, captioning the clip: "She wants crepe, she got em." This affectionate gesture, however, prompted the critical comment about their nine-year age gap.
Cruz's Clever Comeback and Victoria's Dietary Habits
Unfazed by the negativity, Cruz responded to the troll with a quick-witted retort: "u think VB is eating a Nutella crepe, no chance daley." This clever comeback directly referenced his mother Victoria Beckham's famously restrictive eating habits, which have been well-documented over the years.
Victoria, the 51-year-old fashion designer and former Spice Girl, has maintained an extremely disciplined diet for decades. Her husband David previously revealed that she has eaten the same meal – grilled fish and steamed vegetables – every single day for 25 years. The fashion icon avoids food cooked in oil, butter, or sauces, and abstains from red meat and dairy products.
In her Netflix documentary, Victoria bravely disclosed that her "odd" dietary habits stem from battling an eating disorder since childhood. She explained how she began controlling her weight in an "incredibly unhealthy way," though she now focuses on incorporating healthy fats like fish, avocado, and nuts into her diet.
Family Dynamics and Sibling Comparisons
The Easter weekend also saw other Beckham family members enjoying the Miami sunshine. Romeo Beckham and his girlfriend Kim Turnbull were spotted sitting on a dock watching the sunset, while Jackie Apostel shared additional images of herself getting ready for the day using luxury beauty products.
Interestingly, fans responding to Cruz's cooking video couldn't resist comparing his culinary skills to those of his older brother Brooklyn. The 27-year-old aspiring chef has faced considerable mockery for his cooking content on social media, with critics branding his recipes as either "out of touch" due to expensive ingredients or "embarrassingly" simple.
Comments on Cruz's TikTok included praise such as "Wait - a Beckham that can actually cook," "Best chef of the Beckhams!" and "The Beckham cooking content the people actually want." This isn't the first time Cruz has humorously referenced Brooklyn's cooking endeavours, having previously shared a video of himself making cheesy potato soup with a joking caption about his culinary abilities.
Emotional Performances and Family Estrangement
The lighthearted Easter celebrations come after a more emotional period for Cruz, who struggled to hold back tears last month while performing a song widely believed to reference his older brother Brooklyn's continuing family estrangement. During a performance with his band The Breakers at London's Courtyard Theatre, Cruz became visibly emotional while singing the track "Loneliest Boy," which features lyrics that fans interpret as addressing family separation.
With brother Romeo and parents David and Victoria watching from the audience, Cruz faltered over the plaintive lyrics, prompting bandmate Dan Ewins to offer comforting support. The emotional performance moved family members in attendance, with Romeo seen wiping away tears during the heartfelt rendition.
The song's lyrics include poignant lines 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," which have led many to believe the track addresses Brooklyn's relationship with the family.
Despite the occasional online criticism and family complexities, Cruz and Jackie Apostel appear to be going from strength to strength since going Instagram official in October 2024 after first being spotted together at Glastonbury. Their Easter celebrations in Miami demonstrate a couple enjoying their time together while gracefully handling public scrutiny with humour and style.
