Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton and Victoria Beckham.Photo:Dave M. Benett/Getty Images
Dave M. Benett/Getty Images
If you wanna be their lovers, you gotta get with their friends.For almost 30 years, the Spice Girls —Melanie Brown,Melanie Chisholm,Geri Halliwell,Emma BuntonandVictoria Beckham— have been the embodiment of girl power, frequently reminding fans about the importance of sisterhood. And while their sentiment that “friendship never ends” continues to ring true — with rumors swirling that the girl groupcould even be coming together for a reunion this year— the singers have also prioritized love in their lives.Whether it be long-term husbands, boyfriends or self-love, here’s everything to know about the Spice Girls' real-life loves.
If you wanna be their lovers, you gotta get with their friends.
For almost 30 years, the Spice Girls —Melanie Brown,Melanie Chisholm,Geri Halliwell,Emma BuntonandVictoria Beckham— have been the embodiment of girl power, frequently reminding fans about the importance of sisterhood. And while their sentiment that “friendship never ends” continues to ring true — with rumors swirling that the girl groupcould even be coming together for a reunion this year— the singers have also prioritized love in their lives.
Whether it be long-term husbands, boyfriends or self-love, here’s everything to know about the Spice Girls' real-life loves.
01of 05Victoria BeckhamVictoria Beckham and David Beckham.Gareth Cattermole/GettyVictoria Beckham’s love story is one for the ages. Posh Spice, 49, met her husbandDavid Beckham, 48, in 1997 at a Manchester United soccer match. While the soccer star was worried he missed his moment with the Spice Girls singer, he says that he got a second chance when she returned to a soccer match a week later.“We talked for about an hour in the players' lounge and then she actually got the train up that day,” DavidsaidtoJimmy FallononThe Tonight Showin 2020. “So she wrote her number down on her train ticket, which I still have.“The soccer star was not the only one who caught feelings quickly. In a letter she wrote to her younger self inVogue, Victoria said, “While the other football players stand at the bar drinking with their mates, you will see David standing aside with his family … And he has such a cute smile. You, too, are close to your family, and you will think how similar he feels to you.“The duo’s love took flight quickly. They got engaged in January 1998 and wed in July 1999. Almost 25 years and four kids —Brooklyn, 25,Romeo, 21,Cruz, 19,Harper, 12 — later, the couple is as in love as ever.“I like a strong woman, and I like the fact that she works hard. I like the fact that she’s a great mum,” Davidsaidearlier this month onSiriusXM’sThis Life of Mine with James Corden. “I like the fact that she looks after me sometimes, most of the time, and you know, we’ve created this life with four amazing children, which are the most important things in our life, so that’s why I chose Victoria … the way that she kind of runs the family.”
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Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham and David Beckham.Gareth Cattermole/Getty
Gareth Cattermole/Getty
Victoria Beckham’s love story is one for the ages. Posh Spice, 49, met her husbandDavid Beckham, 48, in 1997 at a Manchester United soccer match. While the soccer star was worried he missed his moment with the Spice Girls singer, he says that he got a second chance when she returned to a soccer match a week later.
“We talked for about an hour in the players' lounge and then she actually got the train up that day,” DavidsaidtoJimmy FallononThe Tonight Showin 2020. “So she wrote her number down on her train ticket, which I still have.”
The soccer star was not the only one who caught feelings quickly. In a letter she wrote to her younger self inVogue, Victoria said, “While the other football players stand at the bar drinking with their mates, you will see David standing aside with his family … And he has such a cute smile. You, too, are close to your family, and you will think how similar he feels to you.”
The duo’s love took flight quickly. They got engaged in January 1998 and wed in July 1999. Almost 25 years and four kids —Brooklyn, 25,Romeo, 21,Cruz, 19,Harper, 12 — later, the couple is as in love as ever.
“I like a strong woman, and I like the fact that she works hard. I like the fact that she’s a great mum,” Davidsaidearlier this month onSiriusXM’sThis Life of Mine with James Corden. “I like the fact that she looks after me sometimes, most of the time, and you know, we’ve created this life with four amazing children, which are the most important things in our life, so that’s why I chose Victoria … the way that she kind of runs the family.”
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Mel B.
Mel B and Rory McPhee.Rory McPhee/Instagram
Rory McPhee/Instagram
Melanie “Mel B” Brownis taking a second chance at love. Scary Spice found her happily ever after with longtime friend-turned-fiancéRory McPhee, who proposed in October 2022.
The duo is in the process of planning their wedding, having already locked downSt. Paul’s Cathedral in London— the same church wherePrincess Dianaand then-Prince Charlesmarried in 1981 — as their venue.Brown also revealedthat Victoria Beckham is designing her wedding down.
The singer was married toStephen Belafontefor 10 years before she left him due toabuse she detailedin her 2018 memoir,Brutally Honest. Before that, she was married to Jimmy Gulzar from 1998 to 2000.
The starhas three daughtersfrom previous relationships: Phoenix, 25, Angel, 16, and Madison, 12.
03of 05Geri HalliwellGeri Halliwell-Horner and Christian Horner.Dave Benett/Dave Benett/GettyGeri Halliwellis happily in love.Ginger Spice, 51, met husbandChristian Horner— the Formula 1 Red Bull Racing team boss — in 2009 at a racing event, but the two didn’t start dating until 2014.Their whirlwind romance led to marriage in 2015, and a year-and-a-half later, they welcomed their son,Monty George Hector. The singer and former racing driver also have children from their previous relationships: Geri is mom to daughter Bluebell Madonna Halliwell from her relationship with British director Sacha Gervasi, and Christian has a daughter, Olivia Horner, from his marriage to Beverley Allen.“I have a great relationship with Beverley and Beverley gets on with Geri, and Geri is great with Olivia and Olivia has a lovely relationship with Monty,” Horner toldThe Telegraphin 2023. “It’s totally harmonious.“Discussing his marriage to the singer, the racing mogul added, “Life works in mysterious ways. I didn’t marry Geri because she’s a Spice Girl. I married her because I fell in love with her. It will be 10 years this time next year and we’ve been happily married for seven.”
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Geri Halliwell
Geri Halliwell-Horner and Christian Horner.Dave Benett/Dave Benett/Getty
Dave Benett/Dave Benett/Getty
Geri Halliwellis happily in love.
Ginger Spice, 51, met husbandChristian Horner— the Formula 1 Red Bull Racing team boss — in 2009 at a racing event, but the two didn’t start dating until 2014.
Their whirlwind romance led to marriage in 2015, and a year-and-a-half later, they welcomed their son,Monty George Hector. The singer and former racing driver also have children from their previous relationships: Geri is mom to daughter Bluebell Madonna Halliwell from her relationship with British director Sacha Gervasi, and Christian has a daughter, Olivia Horner, from his marriage to Beverley Allen.
“I have a great relationship with Beverley and Beverley gets on with Geri, and Geri is great with Olivia and Olivia has a lovely relationship with Monty,” Horner toldThe Telegraphin 2023. “It’s totally harmonious.”
Discussing his marriage to the singer, the racing mogul added, “Life works in mysterious ways. I didn’t marry Geri because she’s a Spice Girl. I married her because I fell in love with her. It will be 10 years this time next year and we’ve been happily married for seven.”
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Emma Bunton
Emma Bunton and Jade Jones.Dave Benett/Getty
Emma Buntonhas spent almost half of her life with husband Jade Jones.
“Congratulations 🎉🍾🎈 love u both so much!! X,” wrote fellow Spice GirlVictoria Beckham. “Yeahhhhhh! Congratulations 🥂love you all sooooooo much 💗,” commentedMel C. “Yipppeee,” wroteMel B.
05of 05Mel C.Mel C.Neil P. Mockford/Getty ImagesMelanie “Mel C” Chisholmis 50 and is focused on herself as she enters this new chapter of life.Taking toInstagramin January to commemorate her milestone birthday and the performance she put on to celebrate, Sporty Spice wrote, “50 feels so good!!! Thank you to everyone for making this the best birthday EVER!!! A weekend filled with friends and family new and old (fans being both!)…Exhausted but happy 😊 Just thinking what to do for the next big one!!! 😉.“The Spice Girl was in a relationship with music producer Joe Marshall for seven years before they called it quits in 2022, reportedly due to busy schedules.Prior to Marshall, Chisholm spent 10 years with property developer Thomas Starr, with whom she shares daughter Scarlet, 15.“Becoming a mum makes you realize how important you are,” Melanietold PEOPLEin 2020. “I have somebody that I want to be here to take care of and protect. I want to be my absolute best for her. She’s the thing that made me really appreciate my body and my mind.”
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Mel C.
Mel C.Neil P. Mockford/Getty Images
Neil P. Mockford/Getty Images
Melanie “Mel C” Chisholmis 50 and is focused on herself as she enters this new chapter of life.
Taking toInstagramin January to commemorate her milestone birthday and the performance she put on to celebrate, Sporty Spice wrote, “50 feels so good!!! Thank you to everyone for making this the best birthday EVER!!! A weekend filled with friends and family new and old (fans being both!)…Exhausted but happy 😊 Just thinking what to do for the next big one!!! 😉.”
The Spice Girl was in a relationship with music producer Joe Marshall for seven years before they called it quits in 2022, reportedly due to busy schedules.
Prior to Marshall, Chisholm spent 10 years with property developer Thomas Starr, with whom she shares daughter Scarlet, 15.
“Becoming a mum makes you realize how important you are,” Melanietold PEOPLEin 2020. “I have somebody that I want to be here to take care of and protect. I want to be my absolute best for her. She’s the thing that made me really appreciate my body and my mind.”
source: people.com
