The ongoing Beckham family drama took another unexpected turn this week when Cruz Beckham, the youngest of the famous siblings, appeared to endorse a playful social media meme about his mother Victoria's controversial wedding dance with eldest brother Brooklyn.
Social Media Sparks Amid Family Tensions
On Tuesday, Cruz Beckham showed his appreciation for a humorous post suggesting his fashion designer mother had requested Ginuwine's raunchy R&B classic Pony for her first dance with Brooklyn at his 2022 wedding to Nicola Peltz. The track, originally released in 1996, gained renewed popularity after Channing Tatum performed a striptease to it in the comedy film Magic Mike.
This digital nod from Cruz came just one day after Brooklyn launched an extraordinary public attack on his parents, accusing Victoria of "dancing inappropriately" on him during what should have been his romantic first dance with his new wife. The 26-year-old claimed he was left "humiliated" in front of 500 wedding guests when his mother allegedly hijacked the planned moment.
Explosive Allegations and Viral Reactions
In his lengthy statement, Brooklyn described feeling "never more uncomfortable or humiliated" in his life, claiming Victoria had waited on stage instead of his wife when Marc Anthony called him up. The newlyweds reportedly planned a romantic performance, but Victoria allegedly chose to dance "very inappropriately on her son" according to Brooklyn's account.
As the internet exploded with memes, jokes and speculation about what constituted the "inappropriate" dancing, Cruz's subtle social media engagement suggested he too found humour in the situation. One viral meme featured a DJ announcing: "And now for the song requested by the mother of the groom for her first dance with her son!" before playing the 1996 hit.
Wedding Guest Corroborates Claims
Adding credibility to Brooklyn's version of events, wedding guest Stavros Agapiou has spoken out about witnessing the incident. Agapiou, partner of British DJ Fat Tony who performed at the reception, initially commented on Instagram: "I was there and she did, he's telling the truth." Though the comment was later deleted, Agapiou instead posted "Good on him for finally speaking out!"
This contrasts with the original Vogue coverage of the £3.5 million Palm Beach wedding, which stated Brooklyn "invited his mother on stage for a dance" during Marc Anthony's performance of I Need To Know at 11pm. The publication described the newlyweds' first dance as being to Lloyiso's rendition of Elvis Presley's Can't Help Falling in Love.
Broader Family Conflict and Trademark Disputes
Beyond the wedding dance controversy, Brooklyn's statement revealed deeper family fractures, including allegations about trademark rights to his name. He claimed his parents "attempted to bribe me into signing away the rights to my name" before his wedding, affecting potential paydays from commercial deals.
Documents show Victoria solely owns the trademark to "Brooklyn Beckham" until December this year, covering cosmetics, clothing, toys, TV shows and music. An industry insider explained the agreement was meant to protect family interests amid commercial partnerships, but Brooklyn reportedly refused to sign under advice from Peltz family lawyers.
Public and Private Fallout
The family breakdown has drawn comparisons to other high-profile rifts, with one friend describing it as "Harry 2.0" in reference to Prince Harry's separation from royal duties. Victoria is said to be "devastated" and "on the floor in pieces" according to sources, while worrying about the impact on the carefully cultivated Beckham brand.
Brand expert Mark Borkowski told Daily Mail this represents an "existential crisis for the Beckhams" who built their image on "unity, warmth and professionalism." He noted the Peltz family's significant business influence could help Brooklyn develop his own brand separate from his parents.
Historical Context and Future Implications
The current conflict marks a dramatic shift from Brooklyn's previous closeness to his mother, evidenced by his "mama's boy" chest tattoo that has since been covered with floral designs. Despite Victoria's attempts at reconciliation, including featuring Brooklyn and Nicola in her Netflix documentary and sharing family Christmas content, relations have continued to deteriorate.
David Beckham addressed the situation indirectly during a CNBC interview, stating "children are allowed to make mistakes" and that "you sometimes have to let them make those mistakes." When directly questioned about the feud at the World Economic Forum in Davos, he declined to comment.
As the Beckham family navigates this very public crisis, Cruz's subtle social media engagement suggests the younger generation may have their own perspectives on the ongoing drama, even as their parents attempt to manage the fallout from Brooklyn's explosive allegations.
