A six-months-pregnant Mel B has hit back at a suggestion by her ex-love Eddie Murphy that he is not the father of the child she is expecting. The former Spice Girl, who found out that her relationship with the American actor was over when he gave a TV interview stating they had split up, has apparently called in lawyers to handle her case.
"I am obviously upset and distressed at some of the comments made by Eddie Murphy to the media," the 31-year-old said in a statement released by her publicist. "I have no idea why anyone would want to conduct themselves in this kind of manner about such a personal matter in such a public way."
The singer, who moved to Los Angeles three years ago, met the Hollywood funnyman at a Beverly Hills bash in June. The pair hit it off immediately, and were soon besotted. Mel moved into the 45-year-old's Hollywood Hills pad, while both reportedly had the other's name tattooed on their body.
Eddie's appearance at a film premiere with movie producer Tracey Edmonds, as news of his split from Mel broke, must have come as a further blow.
She remains adamant on the question of her baby's parentage, however. "My main concern is for the well-being of my daughter, Phoenix, and of course the baby. I was astonished by what Eddie said. There is absolutely no question that Eddie is the father."
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