Mel B’s widely discussed celebratory post commemorating her daughter’s 18th birthday comes years after the star requested more financial support from the teen’s famous father.

On April 3, 2025, world-renowned singer Melanie “Mel B” Brown took to Instagram to celebrate her daughter Angel Iris Murphy Brown’s 18th birthday. She shared a variety of heartwarming snaps, which prompted a wave of compliments from online viewers and lookalike comments from some netizens who believe the teen bears a striking resemblance to her mom.

Drenched in warmth and maternal pride, Mel B’s tribute to Angel unfolded through a carousel of personal moments — each frame telling its own tender story.

One snap captured the former Spice Girl beaming beside her daughter on a glitzy television set, joined by fellow “America’s Got Talent” judge Sofia Vergara and a family friend.

In another image, Mel B and Angel cozied up in winter gear. Angel’s playful pout and Mel B’s cheeky tongue stick-out pose hinted at an unspoken, endearing connection.

A behind-the-scenes shot saw Angel lounging backstage with a friend, while her mom’s head poked into the frame from the left angle of the photo.

The mother and daughter’s vibrant chemistry was on display again in an outdoor city selfie, with both staring into the camera beneath the shadows of a towering high-rise.

Other images in the series rewound the years entirely. One standout showed Angel as a baby, sticking out her tongue while donning an adorable but messy bib with the words “Spice Baby” written across it.

The cover image of the carousel showed a younger Mel B smiling proudly beside her other daughter, Phoenix Brown, who lovingly cradled a baby Angel in her arms.

Wearing a colorful hoodie and a makeup-free face, the entertainer looked every bit the devoted mom. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY ANGEL!!!” the star wrote in her caption.

“You are so special and so bright and so talented!! I couldnt be prouder of watching you grow and become the person you are but youll forever be my babyyyy I hop you keep chasing yor dreams and be kind to everyone around you like you always have been my Angel Love you always ❤️❤️❤️ [sic],” Mel B continued.

The affectionate message — unfiltered, deeply personal, and brimming with love — framed not just a milestone, but a full-circle moment between a mother and her teenage daughter.

As the post made its rounds online, fans were quick to flood the comment section with birthday wishes and glowing observations — many of which zeroed in on Angel’s standout sense of style and her undeniable resemblance to her mother.

“Angel is so cool omg the style and peircings EAT [sic]🔥🔥🔥,” raved one enthusiastic supporter, clearly captivated by the teen’s bold fashion choices and edgy aesthetic. Meanwhile, a fellow admirer gushed, “Your mini me ❤️,” while someone else simply declared, “Angel looks just like you 🥳🎉❤️.”

The comparisons didn’t stop there. One netizen observed, “Has daddy [sic] smile,” alluding to the familiar grin Angel shares with her famous father, Eddie Murphy. Others were equally taken with her look, offering compliments on her piercings and birthday milestone.

One well-wisher expressed amazement that she had already turned 18, while another spoke about wanting to see more of the teen’s humorous antics, especially in videos alongside her mom.

Angel’s milestone moment, filled with love and laughter, comes years after a complicated chapter in her family’s past. Back in 2020, Mel B sought additional financial support from Angel’s dad, filing court documents in October of that year.

At the time, Angel was just 13 years old, and Mel B’s legal team, Erica Lubans, and Bruce Cooperman, stated that the singer’s income had taken a significant downturn, prompting her to reevaluate the financial agreement they had reached more than a decade earlier.

According to court filings, the singer and TV personality formally requested access to the actor’s full financial disclosures — including a detailed account of his income and expenditures — as she prepared to seek a modification to their 2009 support order.

Under that agreement, Mel B was granted sole physical custody of their daughter, while the “Shrek” star was ordered to pay $25,000 per month in child support, cover health insurance and medical costs, and contribute to educational expenses.

However, her attorneys claimed at the time that the legendary comedian had allegedly failed to meet some of those obligations. Additionally, despite multiple attempts to resolve the matter privately, Mel B was ultimately “left with no choice” but to involve the courts.

Her legal plea not only underscored the financial strain she was navigating but also shed light on her unwavering commitment to securing a stable future for Angel.

The January 2020 court hearing Mel B, who also asked that her ex pay for her attorneys’ fees, requested marked a turning point — not just in her legal battle, but in her journey as a single mother balancing the demands of fame, financial uncertainty, and fiercely protective parenting.

Despite the rocky history, Mel B has spoken with grace and gratitude about her former partner. During a 2018 appearance on Steve Harvey’s talk show, she described the comedian as “loving, caring,” and “respectful.”

She acknowledged the difficult breakup they endured but emphasized the beautiful outcome of their relationship: their daughter.

“We have a beautiful daughter to show it. It took a while to get there because we broke up not in the happiest of circumstances,” she had said. Her words, delivered with sincerity, hinted at a hard-won peace between the two — a foundation Mel B has seemingly tried to build upon for Angel’s sake.

Although the legal issue she faced with her daughter’s father undoubtedly came with some drama, it showed that Mel B has long made it clear that her most cherished role isn’t a pop icon or television judge — it’s being a mom.

Her Instagram feed reads like a digital scrapbook, brimming with snapshots that celebrate not just birthdays and milestones, but the beautifully ordinary days in between.

One such moment saw the singer and her daughters soaking in the sun and serenity of a farm day, where nature, animals, and laughter all mingled in harmony.

In one close-up shot, the lens focused curiously on the wide, golden eye of a goat, its textured white fur and inquisitive stare filling the frame.

A video showed Angel crouched gently in the grass, feeding and interacting with the same goat and two others, the late afternoon light casting soft shadows across the scene.

The cover image captured the delight of movement and chaos — goats and a little dog nudging into the frame, their ears perked as they surrounded the girls in eager anticipation.

Perched on a wooden bench, Mel B, Angel, and Phoenix sat bundled in casual loungewear and rain boots, surrounded by their furry companions. “summer at the farm the kids and my new goats these are are the best days always [sic]!!” reads Mel B’s caption.

That deep-rooted connection to nature and family surfaced again in another snapshot from their countryside escape — a moment that felt equal parts carefree and cinematic.

Against a backdrop of rolling fields and a golden-hued sunset, Mel B sat perched on an ATV flanked by two of her daughters (aside from Angel and Phoenix, Mel B has a third daughter named Madison Brown Belafonte). The caption was simple yet telling, expressing, “Farmlife with my kids.”

In the same year that Mel B gave her followers glimpses of her and her daughters’ farm adventures (2024), she penned another birthday tribute to Phoenix on her 17th birthday.

The photo showed the pair in a warmly lit, modern space, Mel B snuggled close with an endearing smile as Phoenix posed confidently, glasses perched on her nose and curls tucked beneath a cap. “Seventeen years of love laughting [sic] and pure joy,” began Mel B in her caption.

She called her daughter her “little peanut” and reminisced about the joy, peace, and emotional “rollercoster [sic]” of watching her grow. “Happy Birthday my sweet Angel!!” she penned, before cheekily adding, “but dont u takeover my lives again!! love youuu [sic]😂💜😘😘.”

In her words, there was a thread of sincerity that resonated beyond the birthdays and farm visits — a mother who has weathered fame, fortune, and family complexities, but whose most treasured role remains the same.

Whether it’s Angel stepping into her second last year as a teenager, Phoenix continuing to forge her path in her mid-20s, or Madison still enjoying childhood’s twilight years, the mom continues to celebrate her girls with the kind of love that’s loud, proud, and unapologetically present.