Angel Brown, now 18 years old, is the child of comedic legend Eddie Murphy and Spice Girls singer Melanie Brown—known professionally as Mel B. Born in 2007 during a brief relationship between Murphy and Mel B, Angel is the only child they share. In April of this year, Angel quietly updated his Instagram profile to reflect a new identity as a transgender man, changing his pronouns to “he/him.” This change was made without significant fanfare but serves as a clear public acknowledgment of his gender journey.
Sources close to the family indicate that both Eddie Murphy and Mel B have offered unconditional support to Angel. A confidential informant told the Daily Mail that this was Angel’s decision alone and that both parents have been understanding and accepting. There was “no big event to mark it”, the source clarified—Angel simply wanted his correct pronouns known and respected.
This past April, Mel B took to Instagram to pay tribute to her son on his 18th birthday, affectionately referring to him as “my Angel.” Her heartfelt caption included touching words of pride:
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY ANGEL !!! I cannot believe you’re 18. You are so special and so bright and so talented!! I couldn’t be prouder of watching you grow and become the person you are…love you always.”
Alongside this message, Mel B posted a collage of snapshots—some featuring Angel as an infant and others more recent—illustrating their mother-child bond. Now, with Angel living openly according to his authentic gender identity, his mother’s supportive words resonate even more deeply.
Angel’s path to publicly identifying as a trans man comes during a broader cultural moment in which several public figures’ children have recently shared similar journeys. Notably, Airyn De Niro, daughter of Robert De Niro, also came out as a trans woman—and has received her father’s public support.
Angel joins this wave of visibility for transgender youth emerging from high-profile families. He stands alongside peers such as Chester Bennington’s child Draven and Airyn De Niro, each of whom is helping to bring transgender experiences into the mainstream celebrity conversation.
Born in 2007, Angel is the youngest among Mel B’s three children. His older half-sister Phoenix is 26, born to Mel B and her ex-husband Jimmy Gulzar, and younger sister Madison, now 13, is from Mel B’s marriage to Stephen Belafonte. Eddie Murphy, meanwhile, is a father to ten children in total, and recently celebrated his eldest son Eric’s marriage to Jasmin Lawrence.
In a world where transgender representation continues to expand, Angel’s decision attests to the evolving spirit of acceptance within his immediate circle. His parents’ support highlights a shift toward understanding and respect for personal identity. As Angel continues on this journey, his quiet yet deliberate pronoun change marks the beginning of a new chapter—one he has chosen for himself, and with the love of his family.
