Angel Brown, the child of comedian Eddie Murphy and Spice Girls star Mel B, recently came out as a transgender man. He marked his 18th birthday by updating his Instagram bio to include he/him pronouns—quietly but confidently stepping into his truth.
Angel was born in 2007, following a brief but intense romance between Murphy and Mel B in 2006. The early years weren’t easy—Eddie Murphy initially denied paternity, sparking a public and emotional dispute. That tension led to years of estrangement.
However, the past no longer defines them. Both Murphy and Mel B now fully support their son. “It’s a decision Angel made and Mel has been understanding—likewise, Eddie,” a family insider toldDaily Mail. There was no dramatic announcement; Angel simply made his pronouns public and moved forward.
Mel B, who turned 50 this year, celebrated Angel’s milestone birthday with a heartfelt post on Instagram.