Jackie Apostel has shared a powerful message of confidence and recovery as she marked two years since undergoing major spinal surgery.
The Brazilian songwriter, who is dating Cruz Beckham, opened up to fans on Instagram while reflecting on the operation she had to help stabilise her spine after living with scoliosis. Rather than hiding the mark left behind, Jackie chose to celebrate it, telling followers to embrace their scars and the stories behind them.
In the striking social media post, Jackie turned her back to the camera to show the long scar from her full spinal fusion. She paired the image with a confident message, writing that scars should be seen as something beautiful rather than something to cover up.
Cruz Beckham’s girlfriend Jackie Apostel told fans to embrace their scars as she posed topless to mark two years since she had extensive spinal surgery
Taking to Instagram on Saturday, Jackie turned with her back to the camera to show her scar two years on and wrote: ‘Your scars are sexy’
![Jackie captioned the post: '2 years ago today I had my full spinal fusion. never ever felt better and we love a cute scar. just a lil wear & tear' [sic]](https://i.dailymail.com/1s/2026/07/04/18/109797579-15953127-image-a-12_1783187420054.jpg)
Jackie captioned the post: ‘2 years ago today I had my full spinal fusion. never ever felt better and we love a cute scar. just a lil wear & tear’ [sic]
The musician marked the anniversary by explaining that the surgery took place two years ago and that she now feels better than ever. Her update quickly became more than a simple health milestone. For many fans, it was a reminder that recovery can be both physical and emotional, and that the signs left behind by difficult chapters can become symbols of strength.
Jackie’s post came while she was spending time in Miami with the Beckham family. She had recently been seen at the Inter Miami stadium alongside Cruz, David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, Romeo Beckham and other members of the family during a World Cup outing.
The surgery Jackie underwent, known as spinal fusion, is a major procedure that joins parts of the spine together to reduce movement, improve stability and help correct spinal problems. It can involve bone grafts, screws and rods, and recovery can be a long and demanding process.
Among the images was an X-ray of her spine before and after surgery
The musician shared the post while in Miami with the Beckham clan. She was seen at Inter Miami stadium on Friday night with Victoria, David, Cruz, 21, and Romeo
Last year, Jackie detailed the procedure and praised Cruz and her loved ones for helping her through the ‘crazy psychological fear’ she felt while on medication
Jackie had to relearn how to walk after the spinal surgery
Last year, Jackie spoke candidly about the reality of that recovery. She admitted that the first weeks after surgery were extremely tough and said the mental side of healing had been one of the hardest parts. She also praised Cruz and the people closest to her for supporting her through moments of fear, anxiety and uncertainty.
In her earlier reflections, Jackie said she had been determined to return to the studio within a month of the operation. That goal helped give her something to focus on during the most difficult stage of recovery, and she later revealed she was back working less than four weeks after the procedure.
She also shared that the experience taught her the importance of being surrounded by real love and genuine care. For Jackie, simple acts of support, comfort and conversation made a huge difference when she was feeling physically and emotionally weak.
Her latest post shows just how far she has come. Two years on, Jackie appears proud, strong and unwilling to let the scar define her in a negative way. Instead, she has turned it into part of her story and used it to encourage others who may be going through their own healing journeys.
The message resonated because it was honest without being overly polished. Jackie did not present recovery as easy, but she did show that there can be confidence and beauty on the other side of something painful.
For fans, the update offered a rare glimpse into a deeply personal chapter of Jackie’s life. It also highlighted a growing conversation around body confidence, medical scars and the importance of speaking openly about health experiences.
As Jackie continues enjoying life with Cruz and the Beckham family, her anniversary post has become one of her most meaningful updates yet — a quiet but powerful celebration of healing, resilience and self-acceptance.
