Cruz Beckham has seemingly aimed another subtle jab at his estranged older brother Brooklyn through a lighthearted TikTok video showcasing his cooking skills. The 21-year-old musician prepared pancakes for his glamorous girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, in a clip posted on Friday, which many observers interpret as a playful nod to Brooklyn's well-publicised passion for the culinary arts.
Pancake Post Sparks Feud Speculation
Aspiring chef Brooklyn Beckham, 27, frequently shares videos of his culinary creations across social media platforms and previously hosted a short-lived Facebook series titled Cookin' with Brooklyn. Cruz's decision to film himself making pancakes—a breakfast favourite of Brooklyn's wife, Nicola Peltz—has fuelled speculation about ongoing tensions within the famous family.
In the TikTok video, Cruz demonstrated his technique by mixing batter, cooking pancakes on the hob, and executing an impressive flip in the air. He captioned the post simply: 'She wants crepe, she got em'. The singer then added Nutella to his creation before giving a thumbs-up to the camera.
Nicola Peltz's Dietary Preferences
The timing of Cruz's video is particularly noteworthy as it follows recent revelations about Nicola Peltz's dietary habits. The actress, who recently underwent four months of intensive ballerina training for her role in the upcoming film Prima—resulting in her weight dropping below 100 pounds (45kg)—has openly discussed her love for sweet breakfast foods.
In a 2022 interview with Harper's BAZAAR, Nicola described her diet as resembling 'a 10-year-old's', confessing to a significant sweet tooth. Her typical daily intake includes a chai tea latte with oat milk from Starbucks, occasional blueberry muffins, and frequent lunches featuring pancakes or waffles. She also keeps candy, crisps, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in her cupboard for snacks.
'I definitely have a bad sweet tooth, I can never say no to a dessert,' Nicola admitted during the interview. 'I also can't have that much dairy but I eat it anyway because I can't help myself.'
When opting for healthier options, Nicola and Brooklyn prepare low-carb salads together. For dinner, Brooklyn typically handles the cooking, preparing Nicola's favourite meal: angel hair pasta with pink sauce, also known as Capellini. Nicola has openly acknowledged her limited culinary abilities, stating she can only confidently make salads.
History of Culinary Comparisons
This is not the first instance where Cruz has appeared to reference Brooklyn's cooking endeavours. Last month, he shared a TikTok video of himself preparing cheesy potato soup topped with bacon bits. Despite describing the final product as looking 'gross' but tasting 'decent', Cruz humorously captioned the clip: 'wanna see the best cooking video ever? Don’t watch this then.'
He further amplified the playful rivalry by reposting the video on Instagram with a joking warning to family friend and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay to 'watch out'.
Emotional Performances and Family Estrangement
The culinary exchanges occur against a backdrop of deepening family estrangement. Last month, Cruz struggled to contain his emotions while performing his band The Breakers' single, Loneliest Boy, at London's Courtyard Theatre. The song, widely believed to contain veiled references to Brooklyn's absence from the family, moved both Cruz and audience members—including his parents David and Victoria Beckham and brother Romeo—to tears.
One concert-goer reported: 'At one point during the song, he seemed overcome with emotion as his bandmate put his arm around his shoulder and affectionately ruffled his hair.'
The 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.'
Brooklyn's Public Statements
In January, Brooklyn released an explosive six-page statement detailing numerous allegations against his family. Among the claims, he accused Victoria of hijacking his first wedding dance with Nicola, described being pressured to sign away rights to his name before his wedding, and alleged that family members told him Nicola was 'not blood' and 'not family' the night before the ceremony.
Brooklyn wrote: 'I have been silent for years and made every effort to keep these matters private. Unfortunately, my parents and their team have continued to go to the press, leaving me with no choice but to speak for myself.'
He further asserted that his family prioritises 'public promotion and endorsements above all else', stating: 'Brand Beckham comes first. Family "love" is decided by how much you post on social media.'
Recent Tensions
More recently, Brooklyn dealt what many interpreted as a deliberate slight by failing to mention Victoria on Mother's Day while publicly praising his mother-in-law, Claudia Heffner Peltz. An insider revealed that Brooklyn wishes to cease all contact with his parents, including on social media, following their bitter falling out.
Despite heartfelt birthday posts from Victoria, David, Romeo, and Cruz for Brooklyn's 27th birthday, a source indicated these gestures were unwelcome: 'Brooklyn and Nicola are disheartened they chose to make public Instagram posts for his birthday. These are the exact type of performative public actions that Brooklyn has been trying to put an end to.'
Instead, Brooklyn spent his birthday with Nicola, who shared a video of him blowing out candles on a box of doughnuts.
As the Beckham family dynamics continue to unfold publicly, Cruz's seemingly innocent pancake video adds another layer to the complex narrative of sibling rivalry, culinary passions, and deeply rooted family divisions.
