Melanie Brown

Melanie Brown (born 29 May 1975^[1]), also known as Mel B, is a British singer, songwriter and television personality. She is best known as a member of the Spice Girls.

Mel B
Mel B in 2011
Born	Melanie Janine Brown (1975-05-29) 29 May 1975 (age 50) Hyde Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Nationality	British
Other names	Scary Spice Melanie B Melanie Brown Mel G Melanie G Melanie Gulzar
Education	Intake High School
Occupations	Singer songwriter rapper TV personality television presenter actress author dancer model
Years active	1993–present
Television	Dancing with the Stars US The X Factor UK The X Factor Australia America's Got Talent Lip Sync Battle UK
Spouses	Jimmy Gulzar ​ ​ (m. 1998; div. 2000)​ Stephen Belafonte ​ ​ (m. 2007; div. 2017)​
Partners	Max Beesley (2000–2002) Christine Crokos (2002–2006) Eddie Murphy (2006–2007)
Children	3
Musical career
Origin	Kirkstall, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Genres	R&B pop hip hop dance
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Virgin Amber Café EMI

Career

Spice Girls

The Spice Girls started in 1994.^[2] She became known for her big frizzy hair during the group’s early years and her nickname was "Scary Spice". The band released three albums. They broke up in 2000. In 2007 the Spice Girls did a tour called The Return of the Spice Girls.

Solo Career

Mel B has also released two solo albums. Hot was released in 2000. "I Want You Back" was released as a single from the album.^[3] Missy Elliott rapped in it. It reached number one in the UK. Brown's second album L.A. State of Mind was released in 2005. In 1997, Brown acted in Spice World. She won the Razzie Award for Worst Actress.

Television

Mel B has also been a celebrity judge on the shows America's Got Talent,.^[4] Australia's Got Talent,.^[5] The X Factor UK,^[6][7] its Australian version^[8] and Masked Singer Australia.

Personal life

She was born in Harehills, Leeds, West Yorkshire to an English mother and Nevisian father.^[9] She grew up working class^[10] in Burley, Leeds. She has three daughters.