Critics could have a nervous breakdown over Brooklyn Peltz-Beckham’s apparent inability to distinguish his alfredo from his bechamel.
Not to mention how much oil he puts in his potatoes. And the less said about his habit of cooking while carrying a rescue pup in a sling, the better.
However, it can be revealed that the “budding chef” will be launching a range of branded items for use in the kitchen.
Sources say Brooklyn, who has taken up cooking during lockdown and has 15.3million followers on Instagram, will endorse chef’s aprons, t-shirts, bandanas, hats and cooking essentials like tongs and wooden spoons, all emblazoned with his name.
A friend revealed: “Brooklyn now has a team working with him on ideas.” He has ambitions to be both a fashion icon and a chef. He hopes to start a revolution in how chefs dress.
Critics may be having nervous breakdowns because Brooklyn Peltz-Beckham (pictured) seems unable to tell his alfredo from his bechamel
“His aprons, for example, will not be leather (traditional, as it protects chefs from heat and injury), but instead will only have leather straps.”
“He has a keen interest in fashion and design and there will also be items like bandanas that keep your hair out of your face.”
The source added, “As far as kitchen utensils go, he likes polished wood and oversized items.” He’s also very attached to his tongs.”
It will be another Brooklyn-based money-winner who, like parents David and Victoria Beckham, has no problem building a brand.
He has recently signed a number of commercial deals endorsing plant milk and canned sake rice wine while also hosting Instagram reels for the venerable Michelin guide.
In a Michelin video, he can be seen eating sushi at Hayato, a two-Michelin-star restaurant in Los Angeles, where the tasting menu costs $350 (£283) per person.
After trying some Gold Ice Snapper with shiso flowers, he states, ‘It’s probably one of the most beautiful dishes I’ve ever seen, and it just tastes so pure.’ It goes on so incredibly well.’
24-year-old Brooklyn first tried careers in football, modeling and photography before venturing into the world of food. But there has been controversy (and mockery) about his skills as a chef.
Videos showing him preparing huge — and hugely expensive — chunks of meat have repelled some, and his use of copious amounts of butter and oil has also drawn criticism.
24-year-old Brooklyn first tried careers in football, modeling and photography before venturing into the world of food. But there has been controversy (and mockery) about his skills as a chef
He has been criticized in the Italian cooking world for using tomato sauce from a jar to make lasagne and adding bechamel sauce to spaghetti for “pasta alfredo” instead of using alfredo sauce (with cream, garlic and parsley) with fettucine .
When viewers saw a wine cork in his ragu, Beckham insisted he was there to tenderize the dish.
Last year, the social media TV series Cookin’ With Brooklyn was created in partnership with Facebook owners Meta. He was reportedly assisted by a 62-person team to create short videos of himself preparing food for friends.
For a fish and chips sandwich, a chef friend of mine breaded and cooked the fish and also cooked the hash browns. Brooklyn’s contribution was limited to handing out aioli on a bagel.
In a more recent video, he made a grilled cheese sandwich and burned the bread with a blowtorch. Some were distracted by a gaping hole in his sweatpants, while others sarcastically described the result as a “culinary masterpiece.”
In an interview he emphasized: “I’m not a professional chef.” I never said that. I would never say that. Obviously my father [retired footballer David] knew what he was doing from a young age. “I’ve only been cooking for less than three years.”
Last week, he said on Instagram, “I love cooking because it’s one of the few things that takes my mind off everything that’s going on.”
…while Papa’s documentary receives follow-up treatment
Fisher Stevens, who plays slimy PR man Hugo on Succession, caused a sensation on last week’s episode when he responded, “Woof woof,” to Kendall Roy’s offer to be his “dog.”
The actor was in Cannes this week to promote the stylish Wes Anderson film Asteroid City. Surprisingly, he’s also producing and directing the upcoming David Beckham documentary for Netflix.
Even more surprisingly, he got the job after being personally recommended to him by longtime friend Leonardo DiCaprio Beckham.
Stevens said, “The story I was told was that David was hanging out with Leo and asking him who to go with.” I also have a feeling they wanted an American because we didn’t have that many preconceived notions about him had.”
Chicago-based Stevens won an Oscar for best documentary in 2010 for “The Cove,” which exposed the Japanese practice of hunting and killing dolphins.
Fisher Stevens (pictured), who plays slimy PR man Hugo on Succession, caused a stir on last week’s episode when he responded with “Woof woof” to Kendall Roy’s offer to be his “dog”.
Cannes fame with a touch of scandal?
Director Todd Haynes explores the recent history of the Mary Kay Letourneau scandal for his latest film, May December.
Julianne Moore plays a woman who has an affair with a 13-year-old boy – and after serving time in prison marries and has children with him.
Natalie Portman, 41, is nominated for a Palme D’Or for Best Actress for her performance as an actress meeting the woman after being cast in a film about the scandal.
Letourneau, a teacher, was jailed in 1997 after admitting to having a sexual relationship with a student. She died in 2020 at the age of 58.
When asked about the film’s title, Haynes said (rather maliciously): “It’s an English term that can’t be translated into other languages and means an older/younger relationship.” “Some people in France call it Le Macron .”
President Macron met his wife Brigitte when he was 15 and she was 40, and his school teacher.
Natalie Portman (pictured), 41, is being named Best Palme D’Or Actress for her performance as an actress who meets the woman after she was cast in a film about the scandal
Midsomer gets a special guest for the 50th episode of DCI Barnaby
Actor Neil Dudgeon has reached a milestone in his Midsomer Murders journey – his 50th episode as DCI John Barnaby premieres this Sunday.
Dudgeon, 62, replaced John Nettles in the lead role in 2011 and has some way to go to reach Nettles’ final tally of 81 episodes.
However, executive producer Michele Buck tells me he’s moving forward at full speed as filming on a new series, the 24th, has only just begun.
Buck, who also produced Poirot, told me that for Dudgeon there was some cake and a short celebration. She adds, “We all love Neil and the audience loves him too.” “He’s the real deal — he’s a nice man and people can see that.”
She adds, “One of the secrets of Neil’s success is that if you look at his personal life, it really works.” (actress) Fiona Dolman has the upper hand, his daughter Betsy has the upper hand, I think even the dog has the upper hand the upper hand.
Dudgeon’s (centre) Half-Century show sees him on screen with Kevin Whately (left), who has a very long history as a television detective in Inspector Morse and Lewis
“He comes back from solving a big case and as soon as he walks through the door he’s trimmed down – and he doesn’t mind at all.”
She continued, “The Midsomer murders are never evil or gruesome — it’s a whim.” Watching the show can help you relax. “The world is scary, horrible and grim, but the show is like a safe, warm blanket.”
In Dudgeon’s Half Century Show he is confronted on screen with Kevin Whately, who has a very long history as a television detective in “Inspector Morse and Lewis”.
The story is about a murder at the local opera company – and Whately sings in it. Apparently music was his first love and he’s quite good.
The house that Jack built
Anyone seriously interested in film will be entertained (and amazed) by the superb four-part documentary Warner Bros. Centenary: from Bette Davis attacking Jack Warner in the toilet to Oliver Stone receiving death threats over JFK receives.
The documentary was directed by Oscar-nominated Leslie Iwerks, whose grandfather drew Mickey Mouse for Walt Disney.
This week in Cannes – where the picture will be shown – she told me she interviewed around 60 film icons for her project, including George Clooney, Baz Luhrmann and Oprah Winfrey.
Meanwhile, the company’s CEO, David Zaslav, threw an epic party at Hotel Du Cap for a select few.
Former Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter was the co-host and ensured that a Plexiglas panel was placed just below the surface of the hotel’s infinity pool so that scenes from great WB films over the past 100 years could be projected onto it .
Anyone seriously interested in film will be entertained (and amazed) by the beautiful four-part documentary Warner Bros. Centenary: from Bette Davis (left) mugging Jack Warner (right) in the loo to Oliver Stone’s death threats over JFK
The lavish event had its critics as the company is in the midst of global layoffs, not to mention the financial woes the writers’ strike is bringing.
Carter channeled his inner Marie Antoinette, saying: “If there’s a writer here striking outside the gates and well dressed, I’ll invite him. This party is a celebration of her work, so I hope she’s there. ‘No incidents.’
Celebrity guests included Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sting and Tom Hanks with his wife Rita Wilson.
Perpetual playboy Leonardo DiCaprio has circled supermodel Irina Shayk in Cannes, earning plaudits for his performance in Martin Scorsese’s Killers Of The Flower Moon.
He and Shayk (right), who has a child with actor Bradley Cooper, attended Naomi Campbell’s birthday party on Monday. And the New York-based Russian supermodel attended the premiere of his film.
They’ve known each other for a long time and both attended Coachella this spring — although they’re officially “just friends.” At 37, she’s a little older than his usual companions.
Perpetual playboy Leonardo DiCaprio has circled supermodel Irina Shayk (pictured) in Cannes while earning praise for his performance in Martin Scorsese’s Killers Of The Flower Moon
Indiana Jones may have hung up his bullwhip, but hardcore 80-year-old Harrison Ford is still wearing his drinking boots.
Very late on Friday night – around 2am – he was practically the last man standing at a party in Cannes thrown by film producer and publisher Charles Finch to celebrate the latest issue of his film bookazine, A Rabbit’s Foot.
Ford told me he had a “great” time at the festival, where “Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny” premiered and was awarded an honorary Palme D’Or.
He also shared his love of British tailoring – more specifically, the gray Paul Smith suit he wore.
His wife, Calista Flockhart, patiently waited for him to finish his round, which he did with plenty of charm and bad language.
Indiana Jones may have hung up his bullwhip, but hardcore 80-year-old Harrison Ford is still wearing his drinking boots
Ford was well received by celebrity audiences that included TV presenter Mariella Frostrup, actress Alicia Vikander, actor Mads Mikkelsen and director Audrey Diwan, who is about to scream “Action!” on a remake of the famous erotic Emmanuelle film, set in contemporary Hong Kong.
Meanwhile, his Indiana Jones co-star John Rhys-Davies (Sallah on Indy and Gimli on The Lord of the Rings) was also on top form. Rhys-Davies, 79, said he has hardly stopped working in his 50-year career.
“Of course I attributed that to my genius; Until I realized that if you’re tall, fat, ugly and have a loud voice, you’re in a seller’s market.”
The life and achievements of charity fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore is set to be brought to the big screen.
Nick Moorcroft and Meg Leonard, who wrote the heartwarming hit “Fisherman’s Friends,” based on a true story, are preparing the script, which is set to go into production this fall.
It’s not yet known who will play the captain, who raised £38.9million by strolling through his garden during lockdown and passed away in February 2021.