00:00Former Spice Girl Melanie Mel C. Chisholm is opening up about parenting, fame, and why she's grateful her daughter grew up far from the spotlight amid ongoing headlines surrounding Victoria Beckham's family drama.
00:11In a new interview with the Sunday Times, Mel C. spoke candidly about raising her 16-year-old daughter Scarlett and revealed that her biggest relief is that Scarlett has no plans to follow her into the music industry.
00:22Mel didn't hold back, admitting she's so relieved, explaining that growing up in the shadow of a famous parent can be incredibly difficult.
00:30She said keeping Scarlett out of the public eye was a conscious decision she made when her daughter was just a baby.
00:36While Mel C. never mentioned Victoria Beckham by name, her comments appeared to subtly reference friends who made different choices with their children's exposure to fame.
00:45She stressed there was no judgment, saying every parent handles it their own way, but based on her own experience with intense fame, she didn't feel comfortable making that decision for her daughter.
00:53The singer also touched on her relationship with her former Spice Girls bandmates, saying their closeness fluctuates, just like any long-standing friendship group.
01:02She added that she's always been particularly close with Emma Bunton.
01:06That bond was on full display over the weekend, when most of the Spice Girls reunited to celebrate Bunton's 50th birthday.
01:12Victoria Beckham was among those in attendance, posing happily with Mel C., Jerry Halliwell Horner, and Emma, with Mel B. being the only member absent.
01:21The Beckham family has recently been under scrutiny following a scathing public statement from Victoria and David's eldest son, Brooklyn.
01:28In a lengthy Instagram story, the 26-year-old accused his parents of controlling family narratives in the media, spreading false stories, and damaging relationships, including his marriage to wife Nicola Peltz.
01:40Brooklyn also stated that he has no desire to reconcile.
01:43Victoria and David have not publicly responded, but the rest of the Beckham children appear to be presenting a united front.
01:50Sons Romeo and Cruz were recently spotted together in Paris on a double date during Fashion Week, while their youngest daughter Harper showed public support for Romeo by praising his runway appearances.
01:59As Mel C.'s comments highlight, fame and how it's handled can shape families in very different ways.
02:05And for her, keeping her daughter's life private remains a decision she has no regrets about.
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