Mel B and Eddie Murphy's child Angel, 18, is now living as a trans man
The child of Spice Girl Melanie 'Mel B' Brown and Hollywood legend Eddie Murphy has changed his pronouns on social media and is living as a trans man.
Angel Brown, 18, is the only child from Mel, 50, and Eddie's brief yet high profile 2006 relationship. Born in 2007 – after they had split up – Angel was the subject of a public paternity dispute between the Spice Girl and the Norbit actor.
Including Angel, the Nutty Professor star, 64, has 10 children with five different women. They are Eric, Bria, Christian, Myles, Shayne, Zola Ivy, Bella Zahara, Izzy Oona, and Max.
Meanwhile Mel shares Phoenix Brown with ex-husband Jimmy Gulzar, and Madison Brown Belafonte with her other ex-Stephen Belafonte.
Following the resolution of their paternity dispute, Mel and Eddie agreed upon a support settlement in 2009 – and Eddie now shares a warm relationship with both Mel and Angel.
Weeks after his 18th birthday, Angel has updated his pronouns on Instagram – to support from both his famous mum and dad.
Visible on the autobiographical section of his Instagram profile, Angel's pronoun now reads 'him' next to his name and profile picture.
Of the milestone, a source told MailOnline: 'It's a decision Angel made and Mel has been understanding, likewise Eddie.
'There was no big event to mark it. Angel just wanted it to be known what pronouns are now suitable.' https://www.instagram.com/p/DH-ivZDIypu/?hl=en&img_index=1
Last month, former Scary Spice Mel posted a loving message in celebration of Angel's 18th birthday to her own Instagram, sharing a selection of pics throughout his life.
'HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY ANGEL !!!' the America's Got Talent judge captioned the post.
'I cannot believe youre [sic] 18 You are so special and so bright and so talented!! I couldnt be prouder of watching you grow and become the person you are but youll forever be my babyyyy
'I hop [sic] you keep chasing yor [sic] dreams and be kind to everyone around you like you always have been my Angel
'Love you always ❤️❤️❤️' she signed off.
Weeks later, she celebrated her own 50th, and was pictured with Angel and fiancé Rory McPhee at her side.
Earlier this year, Mel spoke out about how co-parenting with her famous ex had 'flourished' in recent months.
Reflecting on how her PTSD and experiences with coercive control impacted her co-parenting relationship with Eddie, Mel told US Weekly: 'I think being in the kind of [situation] that I was in, it was hard for me to step out and have that relationship flourish. I managed to do it bit by bit.'
With Mel now settled down in Leeds with hairdresser Rory, 36, Angel now divides his time between England and his dad's Beverly Hills home.
'Angel is coming over [to Murphy's house]. They spend time together. They go on holiday together. He has [10] kids and he's a proper father,' Mel said.
Mel went on to speak about Angel's interest in 'art and Japanese culture' noting to the publication that he keeps 'very much to himself'. More Trending
She added: 'He went to Japan last year with his girlfriend and just embraced the whole Japanese vibe,' the TV personality says. '[Angel] speaks fluent Japanese and he knows exactly what he wants to do and where he wants to go.'
In her 2018 memoir Brutally Honest, Mel described the Shrek star as 'the love of my life,' writing: 'He's a genuinely decent man.'
He may have initially questioned Angel as his own offspring, but Eddie has very much come around since – posing for a Christmas card in 2018 with all 10 of his children, with Angel front and centre.
Metro has contacted representatives for Mel B and Eddie Murphy for comment.
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