If there is a group that can be considered the pop icon of the '90s, that is, without a doubt, the Spice Girls. Not only was their music incredible and their videos memorable, but they also changed the way the industry worked by targeting a female audience and sharing the message that women could be independent and strong without losing themselves in the process. With hit songs like Wannabe, they have carved their space in music history.RELATED: Are The Spice Girls Reuniting? Here's What They're Up To In 2021While they are still relevant, the heyday of the band has diminished, partly because Melanie C, Mel B, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, and Victoria Beckham are now enjoying a different part of their lives: being with family. So for those who don't know much about the husbands and children of these amazing women, here is everything we know.
10 When Her First Daughter Was Born, Mel C Turner Her Life Around
Fans will probably know her better as Sporty Spice, but Melanie Chisholm, or Mel C, is much more than just her character. Like many artists, she had a hard time, especially during her youth, managing fame. Because of that, and of course, for many other reasons, she struggled with clinical depression and eating disorders. It took her time, help, and determination, but she eventually found her way out of that dark place. One little person she credits is her daughter, Scarlett. Having her was a turning point for Mel, and not just because she wanted to have children, but because she found a reason to move forward.
"Being a mum was so liberating because for the first time in my adult life, it wasn't all about me," she said. "It made me not only realise I had a huge responsibility to her but I have a huge responsibility to myself. In being her teacher, I had to treat myself better."
9 Mel B Couldn't See Her Daughter For Months Due To The Pandemic
Everybody had a hard time during the pandemic, including Scary Spice. Because of the pandemic and the travel restrictions that came with it, Mel B was forced to be away from her daughter. She has a custody agreement with her ex-husband, producer Stephen Belafonte, with whom she has a very complicated relationship. When they separated, she confessed to having experienced domestic violence during their relationship, so needless to say, the custody discussions are not easy.
"'Unfortunately, due to the justice system, a difficult situation with my ex, and the fact that my youngest is an American citizen, I have shared care of Madison – and because of Covid, flying between America and the UK has been really difficult," she said. "Not having my baby with me for months at a time is the hardest thing I've had to deal with."
8 Geri Halliwell Is Married To An F1 Driver
In 2014, Ginger Spice Geri Halliwell started dating someone with a very particular career. Her then-boyfriend Christian Horner is British Team Principal of the Red Bull Racing Formula One team.
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The two of them dated for less than a year before getting engaged and married soon after. It was clearly love at first sight, because they immediately decided to have children. They both have kids from their previous relationships added to the two they had together, so they now are a big, happy family.
7 Emma Bunton Married Her Husband This Year After Being Together For Over A Decade
Not every relationship follows a traditional path. Emma Bunton, better known as Baby Spice, made sure to follow her heart when it came to her relationship with the love of her life, British singer Jade Jones. The two of them first started dating in the late '90s, but they didn't last long. Then, they tried again at the beginning of the 2000s, only to split up shortly after. Finally, in 2004, the two of them found a way to make it work, and in 2007, they had their first child together. They got engaged in 2011, but they didn't rush to get married. For them, it was all about enjoying the ride. It was only this year that they finally tied the knot.
6 Victoria Beckham's Son Is Engaged To Nicola Peltz
Victoria Beckham, or Posh Spice, and her marriage to football star David Beckham, have made the headlines several times for many reasons. Now, their son, Brooklyn Beckham, is stealing the spotlight, and the parents couldn't be happier for him. He is now a very successful model with a bright career and a great future ahead of him. He's also doing very well on the romantic front. He's now engaged to Bates Motel star, Nicola Peltz, another incredible young person. The family loves her and is very proud of the two of them.
5 Victoria Beckham And Emma Bunton Are The Godmothers Of Geri Halliwell's Daughter
In 2006, Geri Halliwell gave birth to her eldest child, whom she named Bluebell Madonna. The girl is now 15 years old, and Geri is a very proud mama. She's the daughter of director Sacha Gervasi, who Geri dated briefly back in 2005.
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Bluebell couldn't ask for more creative parents. Or Godparents, for that matter. Two of the Spice Girls, Victoria Beckham and Emma Bunton, were chosen to be Bluebell's godmothers.
4 Eddie Murphy Is The Father Of Mel B's Second Child
In 2006, Mel B had a short-lived relationship with actor Eddie Murphy, which led to him becoming the father of Mel's child, Angel Iris Murphy Brown. Unfortunately, after she announced that she was pregnant, Eddie wasn't sure if he was the father or not, and he made his doubts very public. Eventually, he took a paternity test and it was confirmed that he was the father. But Mel had a very hard time while her pregnancy was being the subject of rumors and tabloid news.
"I was like, hanging my head in shame because people were like, 'Oh is that the father or isn't it?' I knew what I knew," she shared. "I had people calling me a gold digger saying I got pregnant on purpose. It was a horrible time."
3 Victoria Beckham's Kids Have Very Famous Godparents
When it came to picking their children's grandparents, Victoria and David Beckham clearly had a long list of celebrities to choose from. When their oldest sons, Brooklyn and Romeo, were baptized, they asked Elizabeth Hurley and Sir Elton John to be their godparents. For their youngest, Harper and Cruz, they chose Eva Longoria, Ken Paves​​​,​David Gardner, and Marc Anthony.
2 It Was Her Daughter That Encouraged Mel C To Leave Her Husband
Sometimes people stay together for the wrong reasons, despite not being happy with the life they have built. When Mel C had her daughter, she felt that it was the moment to start taking better care of herself and reach out for help. That inevitably led to her rethinking what she wanted romantically. She credits her daughter Scarlett for her courage and determination.
"She's made me brave," Mel said. "I make big decisions. Leaving her dad was hard but I wasn't happy and she wasn't happy, and it wasn't the environment I wanted my child to grow up in."
1 How The Beckhams Dealt With Lockdown
While lockdowns were tough on everybody, Victoria Beckham and her family made it work. Because everyone in that family has very busy schedules, having some time off to spend together was actually very good for them.
"I have to say, the first lockdown, as much as it was a lot of change and there were obviously challenges that came with that, it was lovely to spend quality time at home with David and the children," she said. "David was the designated chef. I did the cleaning. And we all mucked in, and it was just great to spend a lot of quality time together. So, I felt very blessed."
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