Cruz Beckham’s recent underwear shoot has been slammed by fans who say it’s “uncomfortable” and “disturbing”.
The 17-year-old posed with his shirt off for i-D magazine and his proud parents Victoria Beckham and David Beckham have both shared some of the snaps on Instagram.
But fans have said it isn’t appropriate – and have also complained of double standards, saying people would be up in arms if a girl of the same age posed in her underwear.
One of the controversial pictures showed Cruz – who turned 17 this month – topless as he sat on a chair in white boxers with his jeans around his ankles.
“Big first day as a 17-year-old!” Victoria wrote as she shared the shot, saying she was “so proud”.
David uploaded the same snap to his grid and echoed his wife’s pride. The footy ace also said it was “so cool”.
However, plenty of fans disagreed.
“He’s 17… why are his pants down?” one person posted in the comments section, while another labelled it “dreadful”.
“These are quite disturbing,” said another person, adding: “Really not cool or a good role model for a young adult. Not sure how this gets described as art.”
“Makes me uncomfortable, very seedy,” said another.
“This picture is awful,” another person stormed. “17 years old with his trousers down.”
“Maybe it’s just me but I find it inappropriate to have a 17-year-old boy half naked on a magazine cover in a world full of so many perverts and paedophiles,” said another.
One wrote: “Wrong. On. Every. Level.”
Others said that people would be fuming if a girl of 17 had posed for a magazine in nothing but her underwear.
“Imagine if it was a girl!” wrote one. “Everyone would call it out, these pictures are not in good taste for a 17 year old.”
“If this was a girl we would be appalled,” said another.
However, others defended the photos.
“This kid is not 10 he is practically an adult and men and boys go topless everywhere, it’s not like a topless dude should shock you,” said one.
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