Childhood and Education Journey of Mel B in Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Mel B, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Melanie Janine Brown, known as Mel B, is a British singer, songwriter, television personality, and actress. She gained prominence in the 1990s as Scary Spice in the Spice Girls, the best-selling female group of all time, with over 100 million records sold. The Spice Girls went on hiatus in 2000 but reunited for a greatest hits album in 2007 and two concert tours: 'The Return of the Spice Girls' (2007-2008) and 'Spice World' (2019).

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

May 1998: Engagement to Jimmy Gulzar

On May 13, 1998, Mel B became engaged to Jimmy Gulzar.

September 1998: Marriage to Jimmy Gulzar

On September 13, 1998, Mel B and Jimmy Gulzar were married in Little Marlow, Buckinghamshire. Mel B changed her stage name to Melanie G while they were married.

February 1999: Birth of Daughter Phoenix Chi Gulzar

On February 19, 1999, Mel B and Jimmy Gulzar's daughter, Phoenix Chi Gulzar, was born.

2000: Divorce from Jimmy Gulzar

In 2000, Mel B filed for divorce from Jimmy Gulzar, and the divorce was finalized later that year. Mel B won custody and paid a settlement of £1.25m to Gulzar.

December 2006: Separation from Eddie Murphy

By early December 2006, Mel B and Eddie Murphy had separated. Murphy questioned the parentage of Mel B's then-unborn baby.

April 2007: Birth of Angel Iris Murphy Brown

On April 3, 2007, Mel B's second child, Angel Iris Murphy Brown, was born. Eddie Murphy is the biological father.

June 2007: Paternity Confirmed and Settlement Reached

On June 22, 2007, a court-ordered DNA test confirmed that Eddie Murphy was the father of Mel B's child. Murphy admitted paternity and indicated that he and Mel B had reached a paternity settlement of $7 million.

June 2007: Secret Marriage to Stephen Belafonte

On June 6, 2007, Mel B and Stephen Belafonte secretly married in Las Vegas.

November 2008: Vow Renewal with Stephen Belafonte

On November 8, 2008, Mel B and Stephen Belafonte renewed their vows in front of their families in Hurghada, Egypt.

September 2011: Birth of Daughter Madison Brown Belafonte

On September 1, 2011, Mel B gave birth to her third daughter, Madison Brown Belafonte.

December 2014: Suicide Attempt

On December 11, 2014, Mel B attempted suicide by taking nearly 200 Aspirin pills.

December 2016: Separation from Stephen Belafonte

In December 2016, Mel B and Stephen Belafonte separated.

March 2017: Filing for Divorce from Stephen Belafonte

In March 2017, Mel B filed for divorce from Stephen Belafonte and accused him of emotional and physical abuse.

December 2017: Divorce Finalized and Seeking Treatment for PTSD

On December 15, 2017, Mel B's divorce from Stephen Belafonte was finalized. Mel B cited her divorce and her father's death as her reasons for seeking treatment for PTSD.

November 2018: Patron of Women's Aid

In November 2018, Mel B became a patron of the domestic violence survivors' charity Women's Aid.

November 2018: Announcement of Spice Girls Reunion Tour

On November 5, 2018, Mel B announced the Spice Girls reunion tour on her Instagram profile, with a 13-date UK and Ireland stadium tour Spice World - 2019 Tour.