In a refreshingly candid new interview, Phoenix Brown, the 26-year-old daughter of Spice Girl Mel B, has revealed her hopes for a musical collaboration with fellow 'Spice Baby' Cruz Beckham. She also opened up about the unique challenges and advantages of growing up in the spotlight.
A Friendship Forged in Fame
Speaking to Heat Magazine, Phoenix spoke warmly of her relationship with the Beckham family, particularly 20-year-old Cruz, who is pursuing his own music career. Phoenix, an aspiring artist and DJ who performed at Glastonbury last year, expressed excitement about his musical endeavours. "I can't wait to hear it," she said of his tunes. "I'd love to play for him some day, that would be lit."
She described Victoria Beckham as being "like family," adding, "I love her and everything she does." While both families lead busy lives, Phoenix noted she still catches up with Cruz and his brother Romeo occasionally. "Every now and then... whenever we get a chance we'll see each other," she explained.
Stepping Out of the Shadow: The 'Nepo Baby' Label
The conversation naturally turned to the term 'nepo baby', a viral label for children of celebrities. Phoenix has confronted this topic head-on, even presenting a Channel 4 documentary last year titled Born in the Limelight – Nepo Babies: Untold.
She credits her mother, Mel B, for giving her a crucial reality check early on. "My mum kind of let me know that 'I'm the famous one and you're not'," Phoenix revealed in a previous interview with The Daily Mail. "That quickly made me realise that I got to find who I am and not be a shadow."
Rather than shying away from the label, Phoenix embraces it with self-awareness. "It is what it is. I'm not going to shy away from the fact, I am a nepo baby, so go ahead, call me that," she stated. "But my name is Phoenix."
Carving Her Own Creative Path
Today, Phoenix is firmly focused on building her own career independently of her mother's monumental fame as Scary Spice. She is establishing herself in the London art scene with exhibitions and continues to build her profile as a DJ.
Reflecting on her journey of self-discovery, she said last September, "I'm discovering who I am, what I like, who I like, where I want to be." She acknowledged the process involves "a lot of questions," but affirmed, "I'm here for the journey."
Her documentary aimed to broaden the conversation about privilege, suggesting the 'nepo' dynamic exists in many fields beyond entertainment. "I was so nervous to do it just because it was such a taboo subject," she admitted, hopeful that it would make people question their assumptions.
