*Angel Iris Murphy Brown, daughter of Mel B and Eddie Murphy, has come out as a trans man, updating pronouns to “him” on social media.
Sources close to the family confirm that both Mel B and Murphy are fully supportive of Angel’s transition. “It’s a decision Angel made and Mel has been understanding, likewise Eddie,” an insider shared with MailOnline. “There was no big event to mark it. Angel just wanted it to be known what pronouns are now suitable.”
Mel B marked Angel’s 18th birthday in April with a heartfelt Instagram post, sharing selfies that showcased Angel’s distinctive nose and lip piercings. In her tribute, the mother of three wrote: “Happy birthday to my Angel. I cannot believe you are 18. You are so special and so bright and so talented!”
She added, “I couldn’t be prouder of watching you grow and become the person you are but you’ll forever be my babyyy. I hope you keep chasing your dreams and be kind to everyone around you like you always have been, my Angel. Love you always.”
Angel was born in 2007 following a brief romance between Mel B and Murphy in 2006. Their relationship ended contentiously, culminating in a paternity dispute that was resolved with a support settlement in 2009.
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The “America’s Got Talent” judge has two other daughters from her former partners. She shares her eldest, Phoenix Brown, with ex-husband Jimmy Gulzar, while her youngest, Madison Brown Belafonte, is from her second marriage to Stephen Belafonte.
In a 20017 interview with PEOPLE, Spice Girl Mel said: “You learn something every day when you’re a mom, especially when you’re a working mom. You’re constantly trying to balance work, being a mom, making sure you’re there for the school runs and dinners and [making] home-cooked food.”
