Cruz Beckham's Cooking Video Sparks Speculation of Sibling Rivalry
Cruz Beckham, the youngest son of David and Victoria Beckham, has ignited fresh speculation about his relationship with older brother Brooklyn through a seemingly innocent cooking video on TikTok. The 21-year-old musician shared a montage of himself preparing a 'cheesy potato soup,' but fans quickly interpreted it as a 'passive-aggressive' jab at Brooklyn's varied career pursuits.
A History of Subtle Digs
This is not the first instance of Cruz mocking Brooklyn, 27, who has previously dabbled in professions including aspiring footballer, model, and photographer. In a prior TikTok interaction, when asked if he would 'stick with this job or become a race car driver next,' Cruz retorted, 'Wrong brother mate,' directly referencing Brooklyn's shifting career path. The latest cooking video, captioned 'wanna see the best cooking video ever ?? don't watch this then,' has amplified these tensions, with Cruz humorously noting the dish looked 'gross' but was 'actually decent.'
Fan Reactions and Social Media Banter
The video prompted a wave of amused and pointed comments from followers. User @suzanneevans76 remarked, 'This is so passive aggressive. I love it!!' while @jayjayoasis mocked, 'Cruz could you do a video of your photography as well please.' Others, like @jnwood12, praised Cruz as 'probably the best Beckham child to cook,' and @sarahmeredith1804 appreciated the 'level of pettiness.' The online banter underscores the public fascination with the Beckham family dynamics, with jokes about Brooklyn potentially learning guitar in retaliation.
Ongoing Family Feud and Reconciliation Hopes
Despite the apparent digs, Cruz has expressed hopes of mending ties with Brooklyn. Earlier this month, while in Paris with girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 30, Cruz wished Brooklyn a happy birthday when approached by TMZ, smiling and saying, 'Happy birthday.' When asked about recent contact or relationship repair, he responded, 'Hopefully,' before walking away. Cruz also posted a throwback photo on Instagram with the caption 'I love you,' mirroring tributes from parents David and Victoria and brother Romeo, 23.
However, Brooklyn has not publicly responded to these gestures, nor did he acknowledge Cruz's 21st birthday in February. Instead, he celebrated his 27th birthday in the US with wife Nicola Peltz, 31, who shared an affectionate video and caption. Sources claim Brooklyn and Nicola felt 'disheartened' by the family's public tributes, viewing them as 'performative.' Last summer, Brooklyn reportedly sent a legal letter to his parents requesting all correspondence go through lawyers, accusing them of controlling behavior and disrespect toward Nicola.
Broader Family Tensions and Public Scrutiny
In January, Brooklyn issued a scathing statement criticizing 'Brand Beckham' for 'inauthentic relationships,' though David and Victoria have not fully responded, instead maintaining a united front through family outings and social media posts. Despite being blocked by Brooklyn, insiders suggest the parents would take him back 'in a minute' to avoid losing their son. The ongoing drama highlights the complexities of fame and family, with public figures like Gordon Ramsay and Snoop Dogg weighing in on the feud.
As the Beckham saga continues, Cruz's cooking video serves as a lighthearted yet pointed reminder of the underlying tensions, blending humor with the serious reality of fractured familial bonds in the spotlight.
