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She’s a pro at showing her exes she’s moved on...
Mel B
Since news broke that mel B is divorcing her husband of 10 years Stephen Belafonte, shocking claims have emerged of domestic abuse and sexual exploitation. But the 41-year-old has already proved she’s taken complete control as the break-up turns nasty. She returned to her judging role on America’s Got Talent days after taking out a restraining order on Stephen, as well as rallying around her daughters, Phoenix, angel and madison.
and the upside is that mel has been reunited with her family after years of estrangement. Her sister Danielle branded Stephen a ‘psychopath’ in an Instagram post, saying, ‘8 years of abusive calls me and my mum have had stating we would never see mel again. I’m laughing and celebrating as you were wrong. I hope you go to jail and rot in hell!’ well, mel, the only way is up!
WHO? Max Beesley
when? 2000 – 2002 WHY? They were the ‘it couple’ of the early noughties, but when mel and actor max split after almost three years together, mel channelled her heartbreak into her blossoming acting career, enjoying starring roles in BBC sitcom Burn It, and making her theatre debut in the West end production of The Vagina Monologues.
WHO? Christine Crokos
when? 2002 – 2006 WHY? mel has been very candid about her five-year relationship with a woman. although she’s never confirmed her lover’s identity, there’s speculation it was film producer christine after the pair were spotted kissing. When the affair ended, mel said, ‘it wasn’t experimentation. i fell in love with a woman for five years. an experiment doesn’t last five years.’
WHO? Jimmy Gulzar
when? 1998 – 2000 WHY? mel’s marriage to Dutch former dancer Jimmy came to an abrupt end just two years after the couple fell headover-heels when Jimmy performed as a backing dancer for the Spice girls’ tour. Their messy divorce included numerous public rows and a high-profile court case. Yet, rather than letting her split get her down, mel went on to win custody of the couple’s daughter, Phoenix, and later moved to La to start afresh.
WHO? Eddie Murphy
when? 2006 WHY? it was the showbiz story that nobody saw coming. in 2006, mel fell pregnant and claimed actor eddie murphy was the father. When the comedian demanded a paternity test, mel faced a bitter backlash. But the test confirmed eddie was angel’s dad and the pair now has a ‘respectful’ relationship for the sake of their daughter.