History of Mel B in Timeline
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).
1 day ago : Mel B & Eddie Murphy's Child, Angel, Announces Transition; Receives Parental Support
Angel, the child of Mel B and Eddie Murphy, has publicly announced their transition as a trans man. Both parents have expressed their support for Angel's brave decision and journey.
1996: Dating Fjölnir Thorgeirsson
In 1996, Mel B began dating Icelandic businessman Fjölnir Thorgeirsson.
1997: Dating Fjölnir Thorgeirsson
In 1997, Mel B was dating Icelandic businessman Fjölnir Thorgeirsson.
March 1998: Relationship with Jimmy Gulzar
In March 1998, Mel B began a relationship with Dutch dancer Jimmy Gulzar while on the Spiceworld Tour.
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: Relationship with Max Beesley
From 2000, Mel B was in a relationship with actor Max Beesley.
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.
August 2001: Assault case of Jimmy Gulzar
In August 2001, Jimmy Gulzar was found guilty of assaulting Mel B's sister, Danielle, but later cleared by the court.
2002: Relationship with Christine Crokos
In 2002, Mel B began a relationship with film producer Christine Crokos, living together in Los Angeles, California.
2002: End of relationship with Max Beesley
In 2002, Mel B ended her relationship with actor Max Beesley.
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.
2006: End of Relationship with Christine Crokos
In 2006, Mel B's relationship with Christine Crokos ended.
February 2007: Relationship with Stephen Belafonte
In February 2007, Mel B began dating film producer Stephen Belafonte.
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.
February 2013: Mel B announced as Judge on America's Got Talent
On February 20, 2013, NBC announced that Mel B would be a judge on America's Got Talent for its eighth season, alongside Howie Mandel, Howard Stern, and Heidi Klum.
September 2013: Judge on Stepping Out and Release of "For Once in My Life"
In September 2013, Mel B was a judge on the televised dancing show, Stepping Out, alongside choreographers Wayne Sleep and Jason Gardiner. Also that month, Mel B released her first single in eight years, "For Once in My Life".
December 2014: Missing The X Factor UK Final
In December 2014, Mel B missed The X Factor UK Saturday final due to illness and did not return for the twelfth series.
December 2014: Suicide Attempt
On December 11, 2014, Mel B attempted suicide by taking nearly 200 Aspirin pills.
January 2016: Presenting Lip Sync Battle UK
In January 2016, Mel B began presenting Lip Sync Battle UK alongside Professor Green.
December 2016: Separation from Stephen Belafonte
In December 2016, Mel B and Stephen Belafonte separated.
2016: Judging America's Got Talent with Simon Cowell
In 2016, Mel B judged America's Got Talent alongside Simon Cowell.
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.
2017: Return to Broadway and Acting
In 2017, Mel B returned to Broadway to star in the musical Chicago as Roxie Hart. The same year, she returned to acting in the movie Chocolate City: Vegas Strip and made a cameo in the movie Killing Hasselhoff.
November 2018: Patron of Women's Aid
In November 2018, Mel B became a patron of the domestic violence survivors' charity Women's Aid.
December 2018: Collapse and Emergency Surgery
In December 2018, Mel B collapsed, breaking several of her ribs and suffering a serious cut to her hand, for which she underwent emergency surgery.
February 2019: Departure from America's Got Talent
In February 2019, it was announced that Mel B was departing from America's Got Talent after judging seasons 8 through 13, and the first season of America's Got Talent: The Champions.
2019: Diagnosis with Anxiety, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, and ADHD
In 2019, Mel B revealed she has been diagnosed with anxiety, dyspraxia, dyslexia, and ADHD.
2019: Interview with Piers Morgan
In a 2019 interview with Piers Morgan, Mel B discussed her past relationships, including whether she had slept with Geri Halliwell. Halliwell later released a statement saying that the press reports following the interview had been "hurtful to her family".
2019: Last appearance on America's Got Talent
Mel B's last appearance as a judge on the main America's Got Talent show was in 2019.
2019: Spice Girls Reunion Tour
The Spice Girls, including Mel B, embarked on the 13-date UK and Ireland stadium tour, Spice World - 2019 Tour, their first in a decade in 2019.
May 2021: Collaboration with Fabio D'Andrea
In May 2021, Mel B collaborated with Fabio D'Andrea in his short music film, "Love Should Not Hurt", in support of Women's Aid.
October 2022: Engagement to Rory McPhee
In October 2022, Mel B announced she was engaged to Rory McPhee, with whom she has reportedly been in a relationship since 2018.
December 2022: Starring in A New Diva's Christmas Carol
In December 2022, Mel B starred in the Christmas TV special A New Diva’s Christmas Carol, alongside Ashanti and Vivica A. Fox.
June 2023: Judging Queen of the Universe
In June 2023, Mel B announced that she would appear as a judge on the second season of the Paramount+ reality series Queen of the Universe.
2023: Return to The Masked Singer Australia
Mel B returned to the panel for a fifth season of the Australian version of The Masked Singer in the second half of 2023.
July 2024: Honorary Doctorate from Leeds Beckett University
In July 2024, Mel B was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Leeds Beckett University for her career and work for the charity Women's Aid.
2024: Judging America's Got Talent: Fantasy League
In 2024, Mel B returned to America's Got Talent to judge on the spinoff, America's Got Talent: Fantasy League.
2024: Victoria Beckham to design wedding dress
In 2024, it was revealed that Mel B's former Spice Girls group member, Victoria Beckham, would be designing Mel B's wedding dress.
February 3, 2025: Return to America's Got Talent as a Judge
On February 3, 2025, it was announced Mel B would return as a judge for the 20th season of the main America's Got Talent show after her last appearance in 2019.
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