Angel Iris Murphy Brown is most famous as the daughter of comedian and actor Eddie Murphy and Mel-B, a former member of the iconic group “Spice Girls.” However, he wanted nothing to do with her when she entered the world.
When Eddie spoke about Angel to a reporter, he said he would not believe the child was his until after a DNA test. He even cautioned the reporter to “not jump to conclusions.”
This left Mel-B, the woman he had gone over and beyond to woo, in a difficult position. She faced severe backlash from the public. Many called her a gold digger, but a DNA test proved she was right about Angel being Murphy’s child.
It took some years for Murphy to warm up to her, but he did, and things are great between them now. Keep reading to learn more about Angel Iris Murphy Brown.
Angel Iris Murphy Brown Biography
She is Eddie Murphy and Mel-B’s only child together, a result of their whirlwind romance, which became a total mess after Angel entered the picture. After Murphy initially denied the child and demanded a DNA test, one would think Mel-B would despise him forever.
However, she was willing to bury the hatchet after establishing that Angel was his child. Angel has eight siblings through her father: five sisters and three brothers. Through her mother, she has two siblings, sisters Madison and Phoenix. They all reportedly get along.
Does Eddie Murphy Have a Relationship With Angel?
Mel-B spoke about the relationship between Angel and Murphy on the debut episode of her reality TV show, “Mel B: It’s A Scary World.” According to her, Murphy and Angel were already introduced and getting along by the time she was four.
She said: “Angel is three-and-a-half, and I didn’t expect her real biological father to pop back into our lives suddenly. I think because, in my mind, I fought so hard for justice at the very beginning of my pregnancy.”
Mel-B also revealed that Murphy apologized for saying she may not have been his.
She added: “He wishes he never said it because that baby was planned; we planned that baby together, and we were madly in love, and it just went wrong, dramatically went wrong.”
Murphy has been praised for his hands-on parenting, especially concerning Angel. According to a source close to the family, he now has a great bond with the girl and spoils her every chance he gets.
The source said: “They all have a perfect relationship. He always makes sure to get them involved with Angel… She texts Eddie and is on the phone with him all the time. She loves her dad.”
How Old Is Angel Iris Murphy Brown?
Angel entered this world on the same day Eddie celebrated his 45th birthday. Her birth date is April 3, 2007, and she was born in Santa Monica, California, US, under the birth sign Aries. She weighed 5 lbs at the time of her birth.
Angel Iris Murphy Brown Ethnicity
Eddie Murphy’s daughter, Angel Iris Murphy Brown, is American by birth. However, she has a mixed racial background as her dad is Afro-American while her mom is of African-Nevisian and English descent.
Why Is Angel’s Name So Long?
Many fans have noticed how lengthy Angel’s name is, but according to her mother, there is a reason for that. In an exclusive interview, Mel-B revealed the meaning behind the collection of words. She said:
“She is my angel; she was my little angel through my pregnancy. Iris, as it’s my grandma’s name, Murphy because he’s the dad, and Brown because I’m the mum!”
What Happened Between Angel Iris Murphy Brown’s Parents?
Angel’s parents, Eddie and Mel-B, were involved in a whirlwind romance in 2006. It reportedly lasted six months and began when they ran into each other at a party held in Murphy’s Beverly Hills home.
Their first meeting was electric, and the pair instantly felt attracted to each other. Mel-B said about the first time she met him: “I felt a hundred different emotions at once, from confused to elated, to happy to scared, to relaxed to incredulous, and everything in between.”
Their romance was fast-paced, and it saw Murphy go to drastic lengths to win her over. She did not need much persuasion; they started dating, but things turned sour when she fell pregnant.
Fortunately for all involved, things have been resolved. Angel Iris Murphy Brown and her father, Eddie Murphy, are now thick as thieves, and his relationship with Mel-B is also great as they co-parent Angel together.
