Cruz Beckham has publicly expressed his desire to reconcile with his estranged older brother Brooklyn amid their ongoing bitter family feud. The 21-year-old musician was questioned about the fallout while enjoying a day out in Paris with his girlfriend Jackie Apostel on Thursday.
Birthday Message and Reconciliation Hopes
When approached by a TMZ reporter and asked if he had a message for Brooklyn, who celebrated his 27th birthday this week, Cruz simply replied: 'Happy Birthday'. When further questioned about whether he had spoken to his brother recently, Cruz did not respond directly but stated he 'hoped to' repair their fractured sibling relationship.
This comes after Brooklyn failed to publicly acknowledge Cruz's milestone 21st birthday last week and reportedly snubbed his birthday message this week. The family tensions have been playing out publicly for months, with Brooklyn having outlined his desire to distance himself from his family in a detailed six-page Instagram statement in January.
Family Birthday Tributes and Reactions
David and Victoria Beckham were the first to share birthday tributes to their eldest son, with David using Brooklyn's childhood nickname 'Buster' in his Instagram post. Victoria quickly followed with her own message, both expressing their love for their son. However, sources indicate Brooklyn was 'disheartened' by these public displays, viewing them as 'performative public actions' that contradict his request for private communication through lawyers.
Extended Family Outreach
Despite the tensions, multiple family members publicly reached out to Brooklyn on his birthday. Cruz eventually shared a loving message on Instagram saying 'I love you' alongside a childhood photo. Brother Romeo posted a childhood throwback snap without a caption, while grandparents Ted and Hilary Beckham shared photos that included Brooklyn's wife Nicola Peltz. Victoria's sister Louise Adams also posted a nostalgic photo featuring a young Brooklyn.
Brooklyn's Response and Current Relationships
Brooklyn's only public response was to thank his wife Nicola for her gushing birthday tribute, where she shared photos of personalized cakes and gifts. He wrote 'I love you baby girl' in response to her post but ignored all family messages. Reports suggest Brooklyn remains on speaking terms with his grandparents Ted and Hilary, maintaining regular contact with them despite his estrangement from his parents.
Recent Family Dynamics
The birthday celebrations come just two weeks after the Beckham family celebrated Cruz's 21st birthday with lavish parties attended by the entire family except Brooklyn. David's birthday tribute to Cruz notably emphasized his youngest son's loyalty to family, which many interpreted as a subtle reference to the ongoing estrangement.
Brooklyn and Nicola have been notably absent from multiple family events including Victoria's Netflix docuseries premiere, David's 50th birthday celebrations, and his investiture at Windsor Castle last November. The couple now resides primarily in the United States, where Brooklyn has established himself as a cooking influencer separate from his famous family's brand.
