Cruz Beckham's girlfriend issues 'obvious swipe' at Brooklyn and Nicola after 'snub'
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The Beckham family's latest saga has taken another twist, with Cruz Beckham's girlfriend Jackie Apostel possibly adding a dash of drama to the mix.
At David Beckham's grand 50th birthday celebrations, all eyes were on Brazilian songstress Jackie Apostel, 29, who is currently dating Cruz, aged 20. The couple was spotted at various events honouring David, but Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz were conspicuously missing from the festivities, despite being in London, sparking rumours of a rift within the family.
David and Victoria are said to be quite upset by the no-show, and Jackie, who seems to have formed a bond with Victoria, subtly stirred things up with an Instagram post that captured moments from the celebration.
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In one image, Cruz is seen playfully pointing a knife at Jackie, while she captioned the post: "I wish you could feel how much love was in the room these days through the phone."
Although it appears innocent, some fans believe it's a veiled jab at Brooklyn and Nicola for their absence, reports the Mirror.
Victoria, who turned 50, also posted a series of photos from the birthday weekend, tagging her children Romeo, Cruz, and Harper, but notably leaving out Brooklyn's name.
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Normally, Victoria would have posted a message such as "missing you @brooklynbeckham", but this year, there was no such post. Her caption on the occasion read: "Creating special memories with family and friends. We love you all. @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham #HarperSeven xx."
David shared a similar message by reposting and deliberately leaving out Brooklyn, saying: "I love you all, thank you for making my birthday so memorable."
According to insiders, the family was aware in advance that Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola, wouldn't attend the celebration. However, there were hopes they might reconsider their decision.
A source stated that "David is heartbroken but putting a brave face on it," adding that the night was all about love and celebration, which he cherished.
Sources close to the family have hinted at underlying tensions for a while. A friend commented that both Brooklyn and Nicola were invited as loved family members but would ultimately do what they wanted.
Another friend told Mail Online that any ongoing disagreements would deeply hurt David.
On Sunday, Nicola posted an emotional tribute on Instagram to her late grandmothers, sharing photos and a heartfelt message about family ties and coping with loss. She wrote: "In life we have core memories and this is one of my most favorite days i've ever lived... to my nanni and my gina i can't fathom the thought of not being able to hug you or hear your laugh right now - I just miss you both so much."
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