Mel B hits back at Eddie Murphy

08 December 2006

Former Spice Girl Melanie Brown has hit back at ex-boyfriend Eddie Murphy, insisting she is shocked by his comments about the paternity of her unborn baby. The Wannabe singer had been dating Eddie since June (06) and he has now demanded a DNA test to prove that he is the actual father of her child.

Brown issued a statement to Hollywood blogger Perez Hilton this morning, saying, "I am obviously upset and distressed at some of the comments made by Eddie Murphy to the media. "I have no idea why anybody would want to conduct themselves in this kind of manner about such a personal matter in such a public way.

"My main concern is for the well being of my daughter Phoenix and of course the baby. I was astonished about what Eddie said - there is absolutely no question that Eddie is the father."

Murphy appeared on Dutch TV on Tuesday (05DEC06), where he announced the couple were no longer dating, just one day after the singer said they were looking forward to spending Christmas together. On Monday night (04DEC06), Murphy stepped out with his new girlfriend, Tracey Edmonds, at the New York City premiere of his latest film Dreamgirls.