- All members of Spice Girls -- Victoria Posh Beckham, Mel Sporty Chisholm, Geri Ginger Halliwell, Mel Scary Brown, and Emma Baby Bunton -- are set to meet up on Monday for the first time since their acrimonious split five years ago -- British newspapers were rife with speculation that the reunion could be the start of a Spice revival, with some of the band's members said to be keen on a greatest hits album and several one-off concerts after seeing their solo careers slump. (February 18, 2003)
- She has worked out a time-saving technique as she rushes to get in shape for the release by combining prayer sessions with jogging.
- Was nominated Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actress - Comedy in 1999 for SPICE WORLD.
- Sometimes Credited As: Mel C, Melanie C, Spice Girls, The Spice Girls, Sporty Spice
- Nickname: Sporty Spice, Mel C
- Nearly missed the final audition for Spice Girls because of recurring chronic tonsilitis.
- Fan of Liverpool Football Club
- Her mother was, and still is, a singer with a rock band who met her father at the famous Liverpool club The Cavern, which launched The Beatles.
Quotes- I"m the sort of person who goes from one extreme to the other.
- I"m a really honest person which is one of my first downfalls.
- "I think everybody is searching for happiness, that is our eternal struggle."
- "No one could ever stop me from the path I want to take. I"m very true to myself and I"m on a bit of a mission, for myself and womankind."
- I like to work hard. There"s so much that needs to be done and life"s short.
- I must be one of the luckiest girls in the whole world. All my dreams are coming true.
- You can guarantee I"ll be a sad old bag up on the stage still trying to sing when I"m sixty!"
- I wanna be famous for me. I wanna be Melanie Chisholm. I don"t wanna be Sporty."
- Believe in yourself. Be strong with what you believe in and going for it."
- Sexiness is in the eye of the beholder."
- I never have any expectations and just take it all as it comes."
- You can be good but you can always be better."
- Always go out for what you want but never ever hurt anyone in the process."
- I"d just rather keep my head down."
- Eyes are the window of the soul. I think you can show whatever you"re feeling through your eyes."
- You can improve yourself but you"re never gonna change yourself."
- "No one wants to be classed as a bimbo anymore. You can wear your wonder bra, you can wear your mascara, but you"ve got a bit of intelligence. Don"t rely on your sexuality, but don"t be afraid of it.""
- I am the plain one of the group but I don"t mind. Deep down I am confident about who I am."
- I"m very determined. I think I can be a bit annoying but I"m glad I"m like that. I don"t think I"m a great singer but I love it and think maybe people enjoy my singing because I enjoy it so much."
- "To be a feminist in the nineties, means having something to say for yourself.""
- "There is a new attitude, girls are taking control. If you want to wear a short skirt, then go on and wear it. You should wear what you want.""
- "Accept yourself, learn to love yourself, and be a strong female."
- Stick to your guns and stand up for what you believe in. Anything is possible if you can dream it.
- Do exactly what you want to do and don"t let anyone tell you otherwise. Accept yourself.
- "We treat everyone the same, whether you"re the prince or you"re the postman because ya know, everyone eats and goes to the toilet, don"t they?"
Awards- MTV Video Music Award: Best Dance Video, Wannabe (1997)
- MTV Europe Music Award: Best Group (1997)
- Razzie Award: Worst Actress, SPICE WORLD (1997) - shared with: Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm, Geri Halliwell
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