Mel B Net Worth 2024: How Much is the ‘Wannabe’ Singer Worth?

Mel B net worth is estimated to be around $6 million as of 2024. Mel B is an English singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality born on May 29, 1975. She gained fame in the 1990s as a member of the Spice Girls a pop group that sold over 100 million records and became the top-selling female group ever.

Melanie Brown launched her solo career in 1998 with the hit “I Want You Back” which topped the UK Singles Chart. Her debut album “Hot” came out in 2000 and featured popular tracks like “Tell Me” and “Feels So Good.” In 2005, she released her second album “L.A. State of Mind” which included the single “Today.” After an eight-year break, she returned with “For Once in My Life” in 2013 reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart.

Since 2007, Melanie Brown has become a well-known TV personality and judge. She competed in the fifth season of “Dancing with the Stars” finishing second. She was a judge on “The X Factor” in Australia and the UK from 2011 to 2016 and co-presented “Dancing with the Stars Australia” in 2012. She has also judged on “America’s Got Talent,” “The Voice Kids Australia,” “The Masked Singer Australia,” and “Queen of the Universe.” From 2016 to 2018 she co-presented “Lip Sync Battle UK” with Professor Green.

What is Mel B Net Worth in 2024?

Melanie Brown is a Singer with a net worth of $6 Million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Melanie Brown, also known as Mel B’s net worth has accumulated her net worth primarily through her career in music and entertainment.

The bulk of her wealth comes from her time with the Spice Girls, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time, through album sales, world tours, and merchandise.

Additionally, she has earned money from her solo music career, television appearances, and roles as a judge on talent shows like “America’s Got Talent” and “The X Factor.” Mel B has also participated in various reality TV shows and endorsement deals, further adding to her income.

Melanie Brown’s Early Life and Education

Melanie Janine Brown known as Mel B was born in Harehills Leeds. She grew up in the nearby Burley area, the daughter of Andrea and Martin Brown. Her father came from Saint Kitts and Nevis while her mother is English. From her mother’s side, Mel B is also a first cousin of actor and director Christian Cooke, since, Cooke’s mother Di, and Mel B’s mother Andrea are sisters.

Mel B attended Intake High School in Rodley Leeds where she studied performing arts. Before making a name in the entertainment industry she worked as a dancer in Blackpool Lancashire.

Melanie Brown’s Career

Spice Girls

In 1994, Mel B, Melanie C, Geri Halliwell, and Victoria Beckham answered an ad in The Stage magazine. About 400 women showed up for auditions at Danceworks Studios in London. Initially, the group then called Touch included Mel B, Melanie C, Geri Halliwell, Victoria Beckham, and Michelle Stephenson. However, Stephenson left and was replaced by Emma Bunton.

Unhappy with their management Heart Management the group parted ways with them. In 1995, they sought out new record labels in London and Los Angeles. After partnering with manager Simon Fuller they signed with Virgin Records and changed their name to the Spice Girls.

Their debut album “Spice” was a huge success topping charts in over 17 countries and selling 30 million copies worldwide. The single “Wannabe” hit number one in 37 countries and the other singles from the album also topped the UK charts.

In 1997, they released their second album “Spiceworld.” The first two singles “Spice Up Your Life” and “Too Much” both hit number one in the UK setting a record for seven consecutive number-one singles by a group. The album sold 20 million copies globally and their film “Spiceworld: The Movie” earned $100 million worldwide. The single “Stop” peaked at number two breaking their streak of number one but “Viva Forever” topped the charts marking the group’s final single before Halliwell’s departure in May 1998.

Melanie Brown went solo in September 1998 with “I Want You Back” which topped the UK charts and did well internationally. The single was featured in the film “Why Do Fools Fall in Love.” Later that year the Spice Girls released “Goodbye” which also topped the UK charts and became their third Christmas number one.

Hot and acting

In 1999, Melanie Brown started working on her debut album with notable producers. Her cover of Cameo’s “Word Up” was part of the “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me” soundtrack but only charted at number 14 in the UK. Mel B also hosted several TV shows including the MOBO Awards and the BBC show “Pure Naughty.” She was involved in various smaller projects and appeared in ads and films.

Melanie Brown’s debut album “Hot” came out in October 2000 just before the Spice Girls’ final album Forever. “Hot” did not do well with the lead single “Tell Me” peaking at number 4 and the album selling poorly. The second single “Feels So Good” reached number 5 and “Lullaby” dedicated to her daughter peaked at number 13. Mel B faced criticism for featuring her child in the video and single artwork. She left Virgin Records in July 2001.

In 2002, Mel B published her autobiography “Catch a Fire” which reached number 7 on the UK book charts. She also appeared in the film “Burn It” and joined the cast of “The Vagina Monologues.” In 2004 she starred in the musical Rent in the Netherlands.

L.A. State of Mind

Melanie Brown continued to make music releasing LA State of Mind through an independent label in 2005. The album received negative reviews and the single “Today” had modest success. That year she appeared in several films and a short film. In September 2007, Mel B competed in “Dancing with the Stars” and finished second. The Spice Girls reunited for a tour in late 2007 earning about £10 million each and releasing a Greatest Hits album.

Television

In April 2009, Melanie Brown joined actress Kelly Monaco in the Las Vegas show Peepshow at Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino. Later that year she appeared as a guest panelist on ITV1’s Loose Women and hosted the Oxygen show “Dance Your Ass Off” from June to August 2010.

She also starred in her reality show “Mel B: It’s a Scary World” which aired on the Style Network in September 2010. In November 2010, the video game Get Fit with Mel B was released in North America and Europe. During the same period, Mel B was a mentor on the Australian version of “The X Factor” and performed a Spice Girls song during the live show.

Melanie Brown returned as a judge on the third series of “The X Factor Australia” in August 2011 alongside Ronan Keating and Guy Sebastian. She was given the Girls category and later hosted the Australian “Dancing with the Stars” in April 2012. She signed a global music deal in March 2013 but left the contract before releasing her third studio album.

Mel B returned to “The X Factor Australia” for its fourth series mentoring the Boys category. Her contestant Jason Owen finished second. In July 2012, she reunited with the Spice Girls for a performance at the London Olympics which was a major social media moment. The Spice Girls also promoted their musical Viva Forever! and appeared in a documentary about the show.

In early 2013, Melanie Brown was confirmed as a judge on “Australia’s Got Talent” replacing Dannii Minogue. However, a legal dispute with the network prevented her from appearing on rival shows. That year she also had roles in a TV drama and a Christmas movie and released a single that peaked at No. 2 on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart.

On February 20, 2013, NBC announced Mel B as a judge on “America’s Got Talent” replacing Sharon Osbourne. She judged the show from seasons 8 to 13 and “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” before leaving in February 2019.

In early 2014, Melanie Brown joined “The Voice Kids Australia” as a coach. Later that year she was a judge on “The X Factor UK” but missed the final due to illness and was replaced for the next series. She also appeared on Sydney’s 2Day FM and participated in various TV shows and charity events.

In January 2016, Melanie Brown began hosting “Lip Sync Battle UK” and later guest-judged on “The X Factor UK.” She announced a Spice Girls reunion tour which was later canceled due to Geri Halliwell’s pregnancy. Mel B returned to Broadway for Chicago and appeared in several films and music videos.

Second Spice Girls reunion

On November 5, 2018, Mel B announced a Spice Girls reunion tour for 2019 featuring Melanie C, Emma Bunton, and Geri Halliwell but not Victoria Beckham.

In 2021, Melanie Brown competed on “The Masked Singer UK” and collaborated on a music film for Women’s Aid. She also appeared on the Spanish version of “The Masked Singer” and joined the Australian version as a panel member. In 2023, she was a guest on the French version of “The Masked Singer” and announced her role as a judge on “Queen of the Universe.”

In 2022, Mel B received an MBE for her charitable work and was appointed as a tourism ambassador for Nevis. She also presented the BBC documentary “Trailblazers: A Rocky Mountain Road Trip” and starred in a Christmas TV special. In 2024, she returned to “America’s Got Talent” for the spinoff “America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League.”

Melanie Brown’s Personal Life

From 1996 to 1997, Melanie Brown was in a relationship with Icelandic businessman Fjölnir Thorgeirsson.

In March 1998 while on the Spiceworld Tour Mel B started dating Dutch dancer Jimmy Gulzar. They got engaged on May 13, 1998, and married on September 13, 1998, in Little Marlow Buckinghamshire. Mel B had a daughter Phoenix Chi Gulzar born on February 19, 1999. They divorced in 2000 and Mel B paid a £1.25 million settlement. Gulzar faced legal issues for threatening Mel B and attacking her sister but was later cleared of the assault charges.

From 2000 to 2002, Melanie Brown was with actor Max Beesley. She then dated film producer Christine Crokos from 2002 to 2006 and they lived together in Los Angeles. Mel B described their five-year relationship as genuine love, not an experiment. She has identified as bisexual and has spoken openly about her sexuality. Her relationship with Crokos ended in 2006.

In a 2019 interview, Melanie Brown confirmed an intimate relationship with Spice Girls member Geri Halliwell, which Halliwell later said hurt her family. Mel B clarified that it was a minor incident.

Mel B’s relationship with Hollywood actor Eddie Murphy resulted in their daughter Angel Iris Murphy Brown born on April 3, 2007. They separated by December 2006 and a paternity test confirmed Murphy as the father. Murphy and Mel B settled paternity matters with a $7 million agreement.

In February 2007, Melanie Brown began dating film producer Stephen Belafonte. They married in secret on June 6, 2007, and renewed their vows in Egypt in November 2008. Their daughter Madison Brown Belafonte was born on September 1, 2011. Mel B and Belafonte separated in December 2016 and she filed for divorce in March 2017 accusing him of abuse. Their divorce was finalized on December 15, 2017. Mel B later sought treatment for PTSD citing her divorce and her father’s death as reasons.

In November 2018, Mel B became a patron of Women’s Aid a domestic violence charity. She experienced a health scare in December 2018 collapsing and undergoing emergency surgery. In 2019, she revealed diagnoses of anxiety, dyspraxia, dyslexia, and ADHD.

In October 2022, Melanie Brown announced her engagement to Rory McPhee who she had been with since 2018. Victoria Beckham will design Mel B’s wedding dress. In July 2024, Mel B received an Honorary Doctorate from Leeds Beckett University for her career and charity work.