It came as a surprise when news broke back in 2006 that Spice Girl Mel B was pregnant with Eddie Murphy’s child. That same year, Murphy’s divorce from wife Nicole Murphy was finalized, so the news of the comedian expecting another child stunned the masses. Initially, Murphy denied knowing if he was truly the father of Angel Iris Murphy Brown, but a DNA test would later prove that Eddie is her father.
Court documents, obtained by Us Weekly magazine, read: “Eddie and Melanie have both established careers in the entertainment industry. Melanie is a singer, songwriter and television personality. Eddie is a legendary comedian and actor. Until recently, Melanie has been fortunate in her career to sustain a comfortable lifestyle for herself and Angel.”Unfortunately, Melanie’s income has dramatically reduced, such that she must consider modifying child support for the first time. Melanie has made numerous efforts to resolve this case without court intervention without any success … Melanie was left with no choice but to file this.”
It is believed the last changes were made in 2009, where Eddie was reportedly asked to pay $25,000 a month in child support, as well as paying for her health insurance.
Meanwhile, Mel – who also has Phoenix, 21, and Madison, nine, from previous relationships – insisted she has never said a “bad word” to her three daughters about their fathers.
Speaking in 2019, she said: “My oldest [Phoenix] is 19, so I had to do every other weekend and certain weekdays for 18 years. I’ve never said a bad word about any of their fathers to my daughters. Angel sees her dad [Eddie Murphy] on a regular basis.”One thing I do with all three of my girls is make sure they
“Eddie and Melanie have both established careers in the entertainment industry,” her lawyers write in the new documents. “Melanie is a singer, songwriter and television personality. Eddie is a legendary comedian and actor.”
“Until recently, Melanie has been fortunate in her career to sustain a comfortable lifestyle for herself and Angel. Unfortunately, Melanie’s income has dramatically reduced, such that she must consider modifying child support for the first time.”
