The Spice Girls Share Heartfelt Birthday Messages for Emma Bunton: Always Our Baby Spice
The Spice Girls in New York City in September 1997.
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Key Details
- Emma Bunton celebrated her 50th birthday on Wednesday, January 21.
- Fellow Spice Girls shared heartfelt messages on social media.
- The group last reunited at Victoria Beckham’s birthday party in 2024.
Emma Bunton, widely recognized as Baby Spice, received an outpouring of affection from her fellow Spice Girls as she marked her milestone 50th birthday on January 21.
Victoria Beckham, Mel B, Melanie C, and Geri Halliwell-Horner each took to social media to share touching tributes. Beckham posted a nostalgic black-and-white photo on her Instagram, featuring herself giving Bunton a piggyback ride. The caption read, “Happy birthday @emmaleebunton. I love you so much!!”
Victoria Beckham and Emma Bunton on Instagram.
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Halliwell-Horner complemented Beckham’s post with a carousel of photos, covering various moments in their friendship. She expressed her feelings: “Happy 50th birthday @emmaleebunton! love you so much. You are such a special person with the biggest heart. Grateful to have you in my life 💕 Wishing you so much joy and love. 💗”
Similarly, Mel B shared a nostalgic photo collection, emphasizing their lasting bond: “My dear ‘BUNTON’ you will always be BABY to me even though you are now the big 50!!!!!!! Happy Birthday! I love you lots and lots and lots!!!”
Mel C celebrated the occasion by sharing a compiled video of their most cherished memories together, recounting how their journey began: “We have experienced so much together since that day we picked you up in Geri’s battered Fiat Uno at Maidenhead station, the day that changed everything… Always there for everyone in your life; you’re the most incredible Mum, bandmate, and friend.” She concluded her message with heartfelt wishes, “Happy birthday my love, I can’t wait to celebrate you!!!!”
Bunton shared all these tributes on her Instagram Stories, expressing her appreciation for the love. While discussions about a potential Spice Girls reunion have surfaced over the years, the members have each offered their perspectives on the matter. In a recent interview on Radio Andy, Beckham hinted at her mixed feelings regarding a reunion, stating, “It would be tempting, but could I take on a world tour? I can’t. I have a job.”
The iconic group last performed together during the 2012 London Olympics closing ceremony, but they were last publicly seen together at Beckham’s 50th birthday celebration in April 2024, where they performed their 1996 hit “Mama” with Beckham’s son Cruz on guitar.
