Mel B—forever known to fans as Scary Spice—has never been one to live a quiet life. From her early days in the Spice Girls to becoming a fixture on global TV screens, she’s spent nearly three decades in the spotlight. But beyond the fame and headlines, her personal life has been shaped most deeply by motherhood.
She’s been married three times, each chapter bringing both its challenges and defining moments. Her latest wedding to longtime friend and hairstylist Rory McPhee took place in July 2025 at none other than St. Paul’s Cathedral. It was a star-studded event, but the real heart of the ceremony? Her three kids were standing by her side as bridesmaids.
Each of Mel’s girls came from a different phase of her life. In the sections ahead, we take a closer look at Phoenix, Angel, and Madison—the three young women who’ve shaped Mel just as much as she’s shaped them.
Mel B’s Three Kids
What stands out most about Mel’s family is how uniquely different each of her children is—not just in personality, but in the timing of their arrivals.
Phoenix
Born in February 1999 during Mel’s marriage to dancer Jimmy Gulzar, Phoenix was her first taste of motherhood—and the two have always been tightly connected.
Now 26, Phoenix has stepped confidently into the spotlight herself, carving out a path as a DJ and model. She’s performed at high-profile events like the 2024 BAFTAs and partnered with her mom for Pour Moi’s “Own Your Confidence” campaign.
Their bond is a blend of respect and playful teasing. In 2022, Phoenix recreated Mel’s iconic Scary Spice looks for a photoshoot, which had Mel mock-scolding her on The Tonight Show for raiding her closet. But it was all love—especially when Mel took to Instagram on her 25th birthday to call her “the shining light in my life” and “my greatest source of strength.”
Angel
Angel arrived in April 2007 from Mel’s relationship with actor Eddie Murphy. The early drama surrounding Angel’s paternity is long behind them, and today, he shares a solid connection with both his parents. In 2025, Angel came out as a trans man and changed his pronouns to he/him—something Mel embraced with open arms.
Creative, self-aware, and unbothered by the fame around him, Angel marches to his own beat. Mel once described him as someone who loves creating things, designing his space, and diving deep into cultures—he even speaks fluent Japanese after traveling there with his girlfriend. Quietly confident, Angel represents a softer, introspective side of Mel’s world.
Madison
The youngest of the three, Madison, was born in September 2011, from Mel’s marriage to Stephen Belafonte. Following their messy divorce and custody battle, Madison now lives with her father in the U.S. during school terms and reunites with Mel during breaks. It’s a setup that Mel has publicly called “heartbreaking,” but she continues to fight for more time with her daughter.
Sweet and deeply attached to her mom, Madison is known for her calm presence. Mel has shared how she loves to meditate and play with crystals, and that she’s always by her side. Still, she has a sharp sense of humor too—once hilariously covering up a daring slit in Mel’s dress during a red carpet appearance. She might not know all the Spice Girls lyrics yet, but the bond is undeniable.
Mel’s Support for Her Child Coming Out as Trans
Earlier this year (2025), Mel’s middle child quietly came out as a trans man, updating his pronouns to he/him on social media shortly after turning 18. There was no grand announcement—just a quiet, confident shift that reflected his own terms and timing. Behind the scenes, both Mel and Eddie Murphy have shown nothing but support, embracing his decision with understanding and love.
To celebrate his birthday, Mel shared a warm tribute filled with photos from over the years, calling him “so special, so bright, and so talented.” She wrote about her pride in watching him grow into the person he is today, while still reminding him that he’ll always be her baby.
