Mel B's daughter opens up about the difficulties she faced as a child of a famous parent, including bullying and social isolation, while exploring the advantages and disadvantages of her 'nepo baby' privilege in her new documentary.
- Nov 6, 2024
AceShowbiz - Phoenix Brown, the 25-year-old daughter of Spice Girls member Mel B (Melanie Brown), has revealed the challenges she endured growing up as the daughter of a celebrity. Despite her mother's fame, Phoenix struggled to fit in at school, facing bullying and isolation. According to Phoenix, she was targeted for being "a colored girl with big hair" and being perceived as the "odd one out."
The bullying reached such a severe level that a "We hate Phoenix club" was formed at her school in the United States. Phoenix admits that it took her time to develop a thicker skin and overcome the negative experiences she faced.
Phoenix's documentary, "Born in the Limelight: Nepo Babies UNTOLD," explores the advantages and disadvantages of being a "nepo baby." While she acknowledges that her family connection helped launch her career as a DJ, it also hindered her experiences at school.
To demonstrate the unfairness of the system, Phoenix launched a fake career as an artist and sold several paintings at her exhibition despite having no training or art skills. The experiment highlighted how her famous name could open doors that were closed to struggling artists like Betty Ogun, who lacked the same privilege.
Phoenix emphasizes the importance of owning up to the privilege that comes with being a "nepo baby" rather than denying it. She believes that everyone deserves a chance, and she hopes her documentary will encourage people to be more understanding and less judgmental towards those with famous parents.
Phoenix's mother, Mel B, has struggled to reconcile her parenting style of keeping her children grounded with the perks of being a celebrity parent. Phoenix hopes that her documentary will help her mother understand her experiences and make her more aware of the advantages she has had.
Phoenix also hopes that the exposure from her documentary will help Betty Ogun gain the recognition she deserves. She remains in contact with Betty and supports her artistic endeavors.