Mel B has opened up about the tension between her ex-husband, Stephen Belafonte, and football legend David Beckham, sharing some uncomfortable details in her autobiography Brutally Honest. According to the Spice Girls alum, Beckham, who is close to Mel B, was immediately wary of Belafonte when they met, telling her mother that he thought he was “bad news” for her.
In the book, Mel B describes how Belafonte would pressure her to introduce him to Beckham, and how this led to a humiliating encounter. Beckham, who was with his children Brooklyn, Romeo, and Cruz, showed clear signs of discomfort as Belafonte followed him around, making inappropriate jokes and pushing to go out with him, despite Beckham wanting some quiet time with his kids. Mel B reveals that she had tried to avoid the meeting for some time, making excuses to keep Belafonte away, but it eventually happened, and the tension was palpable.
Mel B’s account provides a deeper insight into the abusive dynamics of her marriage to Belafonte, which lasted for 10 years before she filed for divorce. This revelation highlights the stark contrast between Beckham’s protective instincts and Belafonte’s behavior, showcasing how Mel B’s friends, like Beckham, were concerned about her well-being during that time.