Cruz Beckham's Culinary Jab at Estranged Brother Brooklyn Sparks Fan Reactions
Cruz Beckham has stirred up a social media storm by posting a cooking video that many fans are interpreting as a pointed imitation of his estranged older brother, Brooklyn. The 21-year-old musician shared a clip on TikTok showing him preparing a cheese and potato soup topped with bacon bits, directly echoing Brooklyn's frequent culinary content.
The 'Petty' Cooking Demonstration
In his TikTok post, Cruz captioned the video with playful sarcasm: "wanna see the best cooking video ever ? don't watch this then." He acknowledged that his soup might appear "gross" to viewers but insisted it was "actually decent." This lighthearted approach contrasted sharply with the serious family tensions simmering beneath the surface.
Brooklyn Beckham, 27, has built a public persona around his culinary aspirations, previously running a Facebook series called "Cookin' with Brooklyn" and launching his own hot sauce brand, Cloud23. Cruz's decision to post cooking content—a domain Brooklyn has claimed as his own—was immediately seen by followers as deliberate sibling rivalry.
Fan Reactions and 'Passive Aggressive' Interpretations
The response from social media users was swift and overwhelmingly interpreted Cruz's video as a subtle dig at his brother. One enthusiastic commenter wrote: "Cruz has just earned another fan, this is the level of pettiness we should all aspire to .. LMAO." Another observed: "This is so passive aggressive. I love it!!"
Several fans encouraged Cruz to escalate the apparent rivalry. One suggested: "Cruz could you do a video of your photography as well please," referencing Brooklyn's own photographic pursuits. Another joked about potential legal consequences: "Ur definitely getting a cease and desist," while someone else mused: "I wonder which sibling got the banter gene."
Referencing Brooklyn's business ventures, a TikTok user proposed: "You should make a spicy sauce to sell. That would go nicely with that." Cruz amplified the moment by reposting the video on Instagram with a nonchalant thumbs-up and tagging celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay with the challenge: "@gordongram watch out!"
Broader Family Feud Context
This culinary jab comes amid a prolonged and very public estrangement between Brooklyn and the rest of the Beckham family. The eldest Beckham sibling has not been on speaking terms with his family for over a year and has reportedly insisted that all communication go through lawyers.
In January, Brooklyn released an explosive statement accusing his family of controlling behavior. Cruz recently addressed the rift while in Paris for his mother Victoria's fashion show, telling reporters he hoped to repair their troubled relationship. When asked if he had a message for Brooklyn, Cruz simply said: "Happy Birthday."
The birthday itself became another flashpoint. Both David and Victoria Beckham publicly wished Brooklyn a happy 27th birthday on social media, sharing childhood photos and using affectionate nicknames. According to an ET insider, Brooklyn found these posts "performative" and contrary to the family's communication agreement, leaving him "disheartened."
Cruz, currently touring with his band The Breakers, finds himself navigating these complex family dynamics while apparently engaging in some lighthearted—if pointed—social media banter. Whether his cooking video represents genuine sibling rivalry or simply mischievous humor remains open to interpretation, but it has certainly captured public attention during an ongoing celebrity family drama.
