Jackie Apostel, girlfriend of Cruz Beckham, shared a series of photos from the Beckham family's European summer holiday. The images, posted on her Instagram account, show Apostel in various swimwear and outfits while on a yacht, including a moment with lemons and a loved-up picture with Beckham.
The timing of Apostel's post aligns with the release of Cruz Beckham's debut EP, "Wear & Tear," with his band The Breakers. The EP, which Beckham describes as capturing "a life lived," includes songs that appear to reference his family members.
One track, titled "WANNABE," is noted as a homage to his mother, Victoria Beckham, and the Spice Girls' debut single. Another song, "Seeing Red," is interpreted as a nod to a rift with his brother, Brooklyn Beckham. Cruz has described the lyrics in "Seeing Red" as a comedic take on frustration, stating it's about competitive nature and fun.
The music video for "Seeing Red" features football, a possible tribute to his father, David Beckham's career, and depicts players getting into scuffles. Beckham also touches on family dynamics in the song "Loneliest Boy," with some lyrics interpreted by fans as relating to his estrangement from his older brother.
Reports suggest a significant fallout between Brooklyn Beckham and his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, which has been ongoing. This estrangement reportedly intensified around David Beckham's 50th birthday celebrations. Sources have indicated that Brooklyn blocked his parents on Instagram and that communication has been directed through legal representatives. He has also been reported to have released a statement expressing his decision to cut ties with his family and no longer be part of "Brand Beckham."
Brooklyn Beckham's recent commercial for DoorDash, which made light of his absence from the FIFA World Cup 2026, has also been interpreted by some as a jab at his parents. Friends of the Beckham family have reportedly expressed that David and Victoria are devastated by such actions.