Cruz Beckham's girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 30, has shared a birthday tribute to Harper Beckham on Instagram, describing the 15-year-old as her 'built in bestie' in a post that fans see as a subtle dig at the absence of messages from Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz.
Jackie's heartfelt birthday post
Jackie Apostel, a musician who has been dating Cruz Beckham, 21, for two years, posted a series of photos with Harper on Instagram on July 10, 2026. The images include a sunset hug, dinner outings, and event appearances. In her caption, she wrote: 'happiest birthday sweet @harperbeckham ? I can’t believe I just get a built in bestie. I love watching you become the incredible person ur meant to be a little more every single day. loooooove uuu'.
Fans quickly reacted positively, with comments like 'This sister in law she needs ?' from @leonatierney and 'You’re the best “sister” she could ever ask for ?' from @jannacsi.
Brooklyn and Nicola's silence
Notably, neither Brooklyn Beckham, 27, nor his wife Nicola Peltz, 31, posted a public birthday message for Harper this year. This marks a sharp contrast from 2025, when they shared a throwback photo with the caption 'Happy birthday harper we love u x'. In 2024, Nicola told People magazine: 'If I could create the perfect dream little sister, it’s her. I’m so blessed I get to have her as my little sister in my life.'
However, in 2026, Nicola has made other remarks that sources say have hurt Harper. After her brother Will Peltz married Kenya Kinski-Jones, Nicola wrote: 'Willy, thank you for finally and officially giving me my dream sister, Ken.' An insider told the Daily Mail: 'Harper felt devastated knowing she’d be marking her 15th without Brooklyn there. They were so close. Now he won’t speak to her, and she can’t understand why. There is nothing worse for Harper than him ignoring her on her birthday.'
Recent family tensions
Tensions have been building for weeks. After David Beckham’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, Harper was photographed outside Brooklyn’s home trying to hand-deliver a letter. Brooklyn was away at the time. A rep for Brooklyn told Metro: 'That photographers were in place as the letter was hand-delivered says it all – this was choreographed for the cameras.' A source for the Beckhams countered: 'This is clearly nonsense and just another untrue and unfair accusation.'
Parents' emotional tributes
David and Victoria Beckham both posted heartfelt messages for Harper’s birthday. David, 51, wrote: 'You are the perfect daughter, sweet, kind & a beautiful human with the best personality just like daddy ? we love you so much and we are all so lucky to have you in our lives, have the best day ever ?' He thanked wife Victoria, who commented red hearts.
Victoria, 52, shared a carousel of photos, including one of them sleeping in bed and another of Harper doing makeup. She wrote: 'I cannot even begin to express how much I adore you and how incredibly proud I am of you. It has been the greatest joy to see you blossom into a young lady. You are a kind, gentle, funny and beautiful soul, inside and out! You are my best friend and you inspire me every day!! I love you more than I could ever put into words and I am so grateful to be your mummy! Happy Birthday ❤️'
Harper, who has a private Instagram account with 123 followers, replied: 'I love you so much x'
Brothers' messages
Brothers Romeo, 23, and Cruz also posted birthday wishes. Romeo shared a recent selfie and a toddler photo, writing: 'Happy Birthday to the most beautiful person in the world I love you so much.' Cruz posted a picture of Harper backstage with Taylor Swift, captioned: 'harper i love you more than you know, happy 15th birthday xx'
Reps for Brooklyn Beckham have been contacted for comment.
