In 2006, Eddie Murphy and Spice Girl Mel B\u2019s fiery romance brought their daughter, Angel Brown, into the world.<\/p>\n
Now, Angel has turned 18 and celebrated by courageously coming out as transgender<\/p>\n
Angel Brown, the 18-year-old son of comedy icon Eddie Murphy and Spice Girls star Mel B, has come out as a transgender man.<\/p>\n
Born in 2007 following a brief romance between the Daddy Daycare star and Mel B (real name Melanie Brown) in 2006, Angel\u2019s early years were marred by a bitter paternity battle when Murphy initially denied being his father, leading to years of estrangement.<\/p>\n
Despite this rocky start, both parents have since reconciled and Angel recently updated his Instagram bio to reflect his he\/him pronouns, signaling his transition.<\/p>\n
Instagram \/ Mel B
\nSources close to the family confirm that both parents are fully behind their son\u2019s decision. \u201cIt\u2019s a decision Angel made and Mel has been understanding, likewise Eddie,\u201d an insider shared with Daily Mail \u201cThere was no big event to mark it. Angel just wanted it to be known what pronouns are now suitable.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mel B, who recently turned 50, celebrated Angel\u2019s 18th birthday in April with a heartfelt Instagram post, sharing her pride in her son\u2019s journey. \u201cHAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY ANGEL !!! I cannot believe youre 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 you keep chasing yor dreams and be kind to everyone around you like you always have been my Angel,\u201d she wrote, closing with \u201clove you always\u201d and a string of heart emojis.<\/p>\n
A strong co-parenting relationship
\nMel, also a mother to daughters Phoenix, 26, and Madison, 13, has spoken warmly of her close bond with Angel, noting his passion for art and Japanese culture.<\/p>\n
Eddie Murphy, a father of ten, including his eldest son Eric, 35, who recently married Martin Lawrence\u2019s daughter Jasmin, 29, has also shown his support for Angel\u2019s transition.<\/p>\n
The Nutty Professor star, who initially faced a contentious paternity dispute with Mel B, has since built a strong co-parenting relationship with her, fostering a loving environment for their son.<\/p>\n
Mel, 50, just recently spoke to US Weekly about it: \u2018[Angel and Eddie] spend time together, they go on holiday together. He has ten kids he\u2019s a proper father. I think being in the kind of [situation] that I was in, it was hard for me to step out and have that relationship [with Eddie] flourish,\u2019 referring to her \u2018abusive\u2019 marriage to ex-husband Stephen Belafonte, allegations he denies.<\/p>\n
Angel\u2019s journey echoes another recent story in Hollywood, as Robert De Niro\u2019s daughter Airyn, 29, also came out as transgender.<\/p>\n
Instagram\/@angel.mbrown
\nIn an interview with Them magazine, Airyn shared that her transition \u201cfelt right,\u201d stating, \u201cI feel like I\u2019m meant to be doing this.\u201d Addressing misgendering by a publication, she added, \u201cNot only did they get information wrong about me\u2026 They just sort of reminded me that people really don\u2019t know anything about me.\u201d De Niro, a father of seven, responded with unwavering support: \u201cI love and support Airyn as my daughter. I don\u2019t know what the big deal is. I love all my children.\u201d<\/p>\n
Both Angel and Airyn\u2019s stories highlight the power of parental support and the courage to live authentically, resonating with families navigating similar journeys.<\/p>\n
As Angel steps into adulthood, his parents\u2019 love and encouragement shine as a beacon of hope and unity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"