At 25, Phoenix Brown, daughter of Spice Girls icon Mel B (Melanie Brown), is opening up about the unique struggles she’s faced growing up in the spotlight.

In her new documentary, “Nepo Babies Untold,” Phoenix candidly reflects on both the privileges and the pitfalls of being the child of a global superstar.

Despite her mother’s fame, Phoenix’s childhood was far from easy. She recounts feeling isolated and bullied at school, often targeted for her appearance as a “colored girl with big hair” in a predominantly white American school.

The bullying was so severe that classmates even formed a “We Hate Phoenix Club.” These experiences left her feeling like an outsider, and it took years for her to process the pain and regain her confidence.

In her documentary, Phoenix explores the concept of “nepo baby” privilege—the advantages that come with being born to famous parents. While she acknowledges that her family connections helped her launch her career as a DJ, she also highlights how these same ties brought negative attention and social challenges.

To illustrate the unfairness of the system, Phoenix staged an art exhibition where she sold several paintings despite having no artistic background, simply because of her famous name. She hopes this experiment will spark conversations about privilege and encourage more empathy for those in similar positions.

Phoenix also emphasizes the importance of accepting, rather than denying, the advantages of her upbringing. She believes everyone deserves opportunities, but it’s crucial to recognize the head start that fame can provide.

Through her documentary, she aims to foster understanding and reduce the criticism often directed at children of celebrities.

Meanwhile, Mel B has faced her own set of challenges balancing celebrity life with motherhood. Despite her efforts to keep her children grounded, the family’s struggles have often played out in public.

Mel B’s financial difficulties, largely stemming from a contentious divorce from Stephen Belafonte, have been widely reported. She was ordered to pay significant sums in spousal and child support, late taxes, and even a lawsuit settlement with a former nanny. At one point, reports claimed she had little over $1,000 in her company bank account despite earning millions during her Spice Girls years and as a judge on “America’s Got Talent.”

Nevertheless, Mel B has worked hard to rebuild her finances, with recent projects—including a Spice Girls reunion tour and roles on shows like “The Masked Singer Australia” and “Queen of the Universe”—helping her regain stability.

Today, her net worth is estimated at around $6 million, and she remains active in the entertainment industry.

Phoenix’s story is also intertwined with her mother’s high-profile relationships, including Mel B’s brief romance with actor Eddie Murphy. Their daughter, Angel Iris, was born after a much-publicized dispute over paternity, which Murphy eventually acknowledged after a DNA test and court proceedings.

Through it all, Phoenix has emerged as a voice for young people navigating fame’s complexities. Her journey, as well as her mother’s resilience, highlights the challenges and opportunities that come with celebrity, offering valuable lessons on acceptance, perseverance, and the importance of self-worth.