Cruz Beckham and Jackie Apostel Spark Engagement Speculation at World Cup
Cruz Beckham has ignited engagement rumors after fans spotted what appeared to be a diamond ring on girlfriend Jackie Apostel's left hand in social media photos from the FIFA World Cup in Miami. The 21-year-old musician and Jackie, 30, attended the match between Brazil and Scotland, with Jackie wearing clothing supporting her home nation. In one image, Cruz is seen kissing Jackie on the cheek while she displays a sizeable diamond ring on her ring finger. Jackie captioned the post: "Juuuust happy to be here." Neither has publicly addressed the speculation.
Relationship Timeline and Public Displays of Affection
Cruz and Jackie were first romantically linked in June 2024 and confirmed their relationship publicly in October 2024, when Cruz shared a birthday tribute on Instagram Stories with the message "I love you." They celebrated their second anniversary earlier this month with heartfelt tributes. Cruz posted personal photos, including moments of him performing music, childhood pictures of Jackie, and the pair at concerts. He wrote: "Jackie it's been two years, i love you more than ever, Happy Anniversary my love, i am forever grateful for you. you make me the best version of myself x." Jackie marked the milestone with a post saying: "2 years of loving my favorite human!!!!" under photos taken by Cruz's cousin, Libby Adams.
Age Gap Defense and Fan Support
The couple's nine-year age difference has drawn online criticism. Last year, Jackie directly addressed a social media user who questioned the relationship, explaining: "Because he's kind, funny, smart, caring, driven, mature, talented, loyal, and also quite handsome." Many followers defended them, with one commenting: "I think it's wonderful, and the very best of luck to both of you." Another wrote: "It's not weird, it's called love and it's none of your business." A third joked: "No it's not, my husband is 8 years younger than me…I highly recommend it!"
Support for Cruz's Music Career
Throughout their relationship, Jackie has supported Cruz's music career, joining him during the European leg of his tour earlier this year and regularly celebrating his achievements online. The couple continues to share glimpses of their life together on social media, fueling ongoing public interest in their relationship status.
