Phoenix, daughter of Melanie "Mel B" Brown, transformed into the pop star on social media, re-creating three of her mother's most iconic Spice Girls outfits from the '90s. She naturally sparked nostalgia among the band's fans, who have been awaiting for some reunion tour to happen for a while now.
The 23-year-old documented the transformations on TikTok, beginning with Scary Spice's leopard-print bustier, side-slit miniskirt, combat boots, and chunky silver jewelry from the group's 1996 music video for "Say You'll Be There."
Next, Phoenix reinterpreted the colorful tie-dyed ensemble Mel B wore on the cover of the Spice Girls' 1997 album "Spice Up Your Life" by substituting a patchwork bra top and baggy pants that were strikingly similar.
She imitated Mel B's poses in a nearly identical gold lamé crop top and leggings, along with the required arm cuffs and space buns, to complete her mother's look from the "Spice World" movie poster.
Fans of the Spice Girls were blown away by Phoenix's tribute to her mother's style, which she also posted on Instagram, and by the mother-daughter duo's striking resemblance.
"Mel's daughter is a full blown grownup and gorgeous!!" one TikTok user exclaimed, while another wrote, "I can't believe how much you look like her! Mel B should be so proud!!!"
Riffing on lyrics from "Say You'll Be There," a third TikToker quipped, "I can't. this series is giving me everything, all that joy can bring, this I swear."
This week marked the 25th anniversary of the UK theatrical release of "Spice World," and in November, the band celebrated the 25th anniversary of their second album, "Spiceworld." The band also includes Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice), Melanie "Mel C" Chisholm (Sporty Spice), Emma Bunton (Baby Spice), and Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice).
Mel B, 47, shares Phoenix with her ex-husband Jimmy Gulzar; she also has two other daughters, Angel, 15, whose father is Eddie Murphy, and Madison, 11. (whom she shares with film producer Stephen Belafonte).
The mother and daughter have an admirable relationship.
Just last week, Spice Girl Mel B spent an enjoyable evening with her family and fiance Rory McPhee at London's Hyde Park Winter Wonderland.
The 47-year-old singer braved the winter chill to go on rides with her daughters Madison, 11, and Phoenix, 23, and the trio appeared to be having a blast.
It follows the celebrity's engagement announcement to Rory last month, after three years of dating.
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