Jackie Apostel, the girlfriend of Cruz Beckham, commemorated the second anniversary of her spinal fusion surgery by sharing a poignant topless photograph on Instagram. The 30-year-old Brazilian-German singer, songwriter, and music producer posted a black-and-white image of herself wearing only a pair of jeans, overlaid with the text: 'Your scars are sexy.'
Personal Journey and Surgery Details
In the caption, Apostel wrote: '2 years ago today I had my full spinal fusion. never ever felt better and we love a cute scar. just a lil wear & tear jeans are @goodamerican (happy 4th 🇺🇸!)' Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that connects two or more vertebrae to eliminate motion and improve stability, often used to treat chronic pain from conditions like arthritis, fractures, or herniated discs. Apostel had previously revealed she suffers from scoliosis, a condition where the spine curves sideways, causing uneven posture and, in severe cases, chronic back pain and nerve compression.
Fan Support and Previous Reflections
The post also included an X-ray comparison of her spine before and after surgery. Fans expressed support in the comments, with omiatra writing: 'scars don’t define a person they just make them even cooler.' vivis_makeup commented: 'Scars are evidence we live a full life,' while curvaspine thanked her for being 'an amazing advocate.' terezjam agreed: 'We deserve recognition. Thank you for spreading awareness!'
Apostel previously spoke about the surgery on its first anniversary, describing the two weeks of recovery as 'absolute hell.' Sharing a photo of her back in a gold dress, she wrote: '1 year ago today I had my scoliosis surgery so we’re celebrating with a big dress and an AI painting. I fully pranked my mind into thinking it was no big deal. The 2 weeks after that were absolute hell but I think what really kept me going was having something to go back to.' She added that she was determined to return to the studio within a month and succeeded 25 days post-op.
Relationship with Cruz Beckham
Apostel began dating Cruz Beckham, 21, in 2024 after meeting at the Glastonbury Music Festival. By October, the couple made their relationship Instagram official. She has since become a fixture in the Beckham household, even congratulating Victoria Beckham on her Paris Fashion Week runway show in 2024. Cruz publicly declared his love on her birthday, posting a photo of her blowing out candles with the caption 'Happy birthday xx I love you.'
