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Why has Cruz liked the dancing memes?

106 replies

Bangbangtothebeatofthedrum · 21/01/2026 22:38

Yes, I know I’m over invested šŸ˜‚

Apparently Cruz Beckham has been liking a few of the VB dancing joke videos/memes on Ig

Does this seem odd?

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pouletvous · 23/01/2026 18:07

To show that they’re a good humoured bunch

Newyearnewnamenew · 24/01/2026 01:06

Because he’s a brotherly bystander quietly observing that, as a direct result of Brooklyn’s actions, they’ve caused the internet to explode with jokes and memes about his mother.

Cruz is the laidback unbothered youngest brother but he’s probably laughing at Brooklyn’s own goal, realising that his embarrassment has probably just reached new heights.

Bunny65 · 24/01/2026 03:16

GarlicSound · 22/01/2026 06:45

The Vogue piece would have been written with Peltz family copy approval and it certainly wouldn’t have suggested the day was anything but perfect.

GarlicSound · 24/01/2026 04:08

Bunny65 · 24/01/2026 03:16

The Vogue piece would have been written with Peltz family copy approval and it certainly wouldn’t have suggested the day was anything but perfect.

Yes, I'm sure. This means the Peltzes approved the description of Brooklyn inviting his mother to dance, then being joined by David and Harper. The detail of the couple's first dance, followed by Nicola with her father. The year-long collaboration with Valentino on Nicola's dress.

Approved, yet conflicts with what Brooklyn says. So, on top of calling his mother a narcissistic control freak, is he calling Vogue and his in-laws liars?

Worth mentioning that the article tells of a jovial moment, when the rabbi accidentally referred to Brooklyn by his father’s name – twice. Again, the Peltzes saw no need to edit this out, though it must've left the groom feeling rather like his more famous parents mattered more than little ol' him.

user1492757084 · 24/01/2026 05:40

Because they are very funny.
Beckhams, while living a lot of time in US etc. are true Brits.

Brits laugh at themselves.

AuntyAngela · 24/01/2026 08:19

He liked it because either he's tightly controlled by the Beckham machine and was told to do so or he loathes his mother. Or something inbetween.

All we can do is await an announcement on social media to find out a version of the events.

XiCi · 24/01/2026 08:47

Amid all the Beckham PR trashing Nicola and Brooklyn there is this article which i think is the closest to the truth we're going to get till the inevitable book from Brooklyn comes out. Ive no doubt he had a dysfunctional, toxic childhood and think it was inevitable that he would speak out eventually.

Maddy70 · 24/01/2026 09:00

Because he has sense of humour as do his parents.

YesSirICanNameChange · 24/01/2026 09:02

Because siblings often become flying monkeys in dysfunctional families.

Bunny65 · 24/01/2026 09:31

GarlicSound · 24/01/2026 04:08

Yes, I'm sure. This means the Peltzes approved the description of Brooklyn inviting his mother to dance, then being joined by David and Harper. The detail of the couple's first dance, followed by Nicola with her father. The year-long collaboration with Valentino on Nicola's dress.

Approved, yet conflicts with what Brooklyn says. So, on top of calling his mother a narcissistic control freak, is he calling Vogue and his in-laws liars?

Worth mentioning that the article tells of a jovial moment, when the rabbi accidentally referred to Brooklyn by his father’s name – twice. Again, the Peltzes saw no need to edit this out, though it must've left the groom feeling rather like his more famous parents mattered more than little ol' him.

Edited

I think everyone knows that a magazine puff piece of that type isn’t necessarily the unvarnished truth. It’s not investigative reporting and is all about the glossy pictures of the event and access.

Atlanti · 24/01/2026 10:21

AuntyAngela · 24/01/2026 08:19

He liked it because either he's tightly controlled by the Beckham machine and was told to do so or he loathes his mother. Or something inbetween.

All we can do is await an announcement on social media to find out a version of the events.

I expect all of the Beckhams SM accounts are run as a single tight corporate strategic entity with the individual public facing accounts posted by a PR team to a signed off communications programme.

Probs ā€œCruzā€ is being thrown under the bus in these instances under orders that both distance and serve D&V brand rep. So they are getting their nasty message across that they are laughing at his trauma but they don’t have to say that themselves they just get their flying monkeys to put the boot in for them.

PinkPanther57 · 24/01/2026 11:24

XiCi · 24/01/2026 08:47

Amid all the Beckham PR trashing Nicola and Brooklyn there is this article which i think is the closest to the truth we're going to get till the inevitable book from Brooklyn comes out. Ive no doubt he had a dysfunctional, toxic childhood and think it was inevitable that he would speak out eventually.

Thank you for posting this article. NP was the only girlfriend the Beckhams couldn’t influence & control because she had more money. Much more money. That money offers BB a way out & new respect in America & a way to earn his own money. Freedom. Poss like Diana going rogue with Dodi & Al Fayed money as shield & Jackie K with Aristotle O.

I see VB trying hard to help BB re: article - and things going very wrong. NB: using contacts to get him photographer job with BMW.

Bruisername · 24/01/2026 11:29

I’m surprised NP doesn’t have PR people who would have told her to grin and bear it and be all over the beckhams to increase her profile. Not liking VBs posts or appearing in photos seems an odd approach for some one desperate to be famous

Bangbangtothebeatofthedrum · 24/01/2026 11:35

Bruisername · 24/01/2026 11:29

I’m surprised NP doesn’t have PR people who would have told her to grin and bear it and be all over the beckhams to increase her profile. Not liking VBs posts or appearing in photos seems an odd approach for some one desperate to be famous

It’s really strange…VB seems to get on with the other girlfriends? One seems much older than Cruz is it and she seems to accept her

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PinkPanther57 · 24/01/2026 11:41

Bangbangtothebeatofthedrum · 24/01/2026 11:35

It’s really strange…VB seems to get on with the other girlfriends? One seems much older than Cruz is it and she seems to accept her

I think the narrative that NP wants to use the Beckhams fame & name to hopefully propel herself to fame & Hollywood stardom likely incorrect. Maybe she loves him & they’ve found common ground? Maybe she’s just very spoiled & he worships her?

NP is perhaps the only girlfriend without pound or dollar signs in eyes when she met Beckhams. She’s unimpressed & can’t be bought. There’s a lot in it for other girlfriends to stay onside in good books & they have to sign NDAs.

PinkPanther57 · 24/01/2026 11:44

Bruisername · 24/01/2026 11:29

I’m surprised NP doesn’t have PR people who would have told her to grin and bear it and be all over the beckhams to increase her profile. Not liking VBs posts or appearing in photos seems an odd approach for some one desperate to be famous

She’s very used to getting her own way. Apparently she posted on VB’s insta, post fashion show ā€˜not every family is perfect’. Does she care that much?

Does she really want to be an actress & world famous or getting what she wants when she wants it from a man who worships her?

Bruisername · 24/01/2026 11:50

Bangbangtothebeatofthedrum · 24/01/2026 11:35

It’s really strange…VB seems to get on with the other girlfriends? One seems much older than Cruz is it and she seems to accept her

I suspect they play the game because it works in their favour tbh. Also younger siblings do tend to get a little more freedom - it’s normally the oldest that bears the brunt

i thought it was interesting that the issue the hadids had with Nicola initially was that she wanted to spend time just her and anwar whereas they like to spend time together as a family - and that’s what sparked the fall out. So saying she cut him off from the family sounds like an exaggeration and she just didn’t want to spend all their time with the family - that’s understandable!!

I also like the fact the butler has spoken out - he doesn’t seem to have a lot of love for the Peltz’s - what the butler sees I guess!

I think BB has most likely ended up with someone like his mum tbh - that tends to be how these things work out!! Let’s hope any kids they have are given the privacy he deserved.

PinkPanther57 · 24/01/2026 11:52

Bruisername · 24/01/2026 11:50

I suspect they play the game because it works in their favour tbh. Also younger siblings do tend to get a little more freedom - it’s normally the oldest that bears the brunt

i thought it was interesting that the issue the hadids had with Nicola initially was that she wanted to spend time just her and anwar whereas they like to spend time together as a family - and that’s what sparked the fall out. So saying she cut him off from the family sounds like an exaggeration and she just didn’t want to spend all their time with the family - that’s understandable!!

I also like the fact the butler has spoken out - he doesn’t seem to have a lot of love for the Peltz’s - what the butler sees I guess!

I think BB has most likely ended up with someone like his mum tbh - that tends to be how these things work out!! Let’s hope any kids they have are given the privacy he deserved.

Where has the Butler spoken out?

Bruisername · 24/01/2026 11:56

In one of the dm articles - there’s so many - the beckhams have had their sources drop a load about how they are there for him when he is ready etc. as expected really.

for all their sakes I hope it goes quiet now

Bangbangtothebeatofthedrum · 24/01/2026 12:02

Bruisername · 24/01/2026 11:50

I suspect they play the game because it works in their favour tbh. Also younger siblings do tend to get a little more freedom - it’s normally the oldest that bears the brunt

i thought it was interesting that the issue the hadids had with Nicola initially was that she wanted to spend time just her and anwar whereas they like to spend time together as a family - and that’s what sparked the fall out. So saying she cut him off from the family sounds like an exaggeration and she just didn’t want to spend all their time with the family - that’s understandable!!

I also like the fact the butler has spoken out - he doesn’t seem to have a lot of love for the Peltz’s - what the butler sees I guess!

I think BB has most likely ended up with someone like his mum tbh - that tends to be how these things work out!! Let’s hope any kids they have are given the privacy he deserved.

What has the Butler said?
It’s reported she pushed her nanny down the stairs or something and sued a dog grooming company

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Bruisername · 24/01/2026 12:02

ill see if I can find the article. It wasn’t much and was in the same article as the djs husband so was about the dance primarily I think

PinkPanther57 · 24/01/2026 12:14

Thank you. NP asking BB to choose between VB & her…

Bruisername · 24/01/2026 12:15

It’s a mil/dil tale as old as time

Atlanti · 24/01/2026 12:22

Bruisername · 24/01/2026 11:29

I’m surprised NP doesn’t have PR people who would have told her to grin and bear it and be all over the beckhams to increase her profile. Not liking VBs posts or appearing in photos seems an odd approach for some one desperate to be famous

That’s the theory - but the reality is likely that NP is an emotionally reactive and dysregulated character. I think there have been lots of consistent reports pre BB of her being ā€˜difficult’ - I am sure lots will be exaggerated and no ā€˜proof’ but there is a ā€˜direction of travel’ and a ā€˜pattern of behaviour’ being established that would indicate she’s emotionally demanding / challenging etc. Repeatedly falling out with friends / colleagues etc over time means she’s the common denominator.

I think she also posted a video to SM of her weeping and wailing - poor self awareness and emotionally immature IMHO.

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