Spice Girls' Mel B Reveals Why She Wrote Her Book "Brutally Honest" | The Drew Barrymore Show

Former Spice Girl Mel B is joining Drew to tell her all about her new memoir, “Brutally Honest.”
Below is an excerpt from Mel B's book "Brutally Honest" on signs you may be in a domestic violence relationship:
1. Tells you that you can never do anything right
2. Shows extreme jealousy of your friends and time spent away
3. Keeps you or discourages you from seeing family or friends
4. Insults, demeans, or shames you with put-downs
5. controls every penny spent in the household
6. Looks at you or acts in a way that scares you
7. Prevents you from making your own decisions
8. Prevents you from working or attending school
9. Destroys your property or threatens to hurt or kill your pets
10. Pressures you to have sex when you don't want to or do things sexual that you aren't comfortable with
11. Pressures you to use substances
For more resources, take a look at the links below:
www.womensaid.org.uk/
www.thehotline.org/
ncadv.org/resources
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[@rebekanothin493]

Wow she really articulated that so well

[@aliciaj1727]

Extremely! I understood exactly what she was saying as I've lived it.

[@CassieJ4]

I love that Drew just sat and listened. You can tell that she's had similar experiences, whether it be relationships with men or relationships with her family, you can just tell that she fully understands!

[@ct6852]

She's telling the truth. It's hard to witness even from the outside...I'm sure it's much harder being enmeshed in it 24/7.

[@heidicast4891]

Preach. It’s hard to reflect on these things, let alone publicize them on a platform like Mel has. Good for you, girl.

[@KreeRead-rx1wr]

i worked as a waitress and i thought drew was so beautifully spoken with a beautiful spirit and she treated me like i really mattered to her day and her outing, and she was so grateful

[@salyol7]

She is genuine, interesting,talented.

[@sheilagrayman7147]

I am grateful that this topic is being addressed!🎉 WOMEN, LOVE YOURSELVES!🎉❤

[@MadbutBad07]

Full interview needs to be released asap this info may help someone or even save lives

[@Danuta628]

Girl I know. I live it. How familiar does this all sound..

[@misseli922]

Omg she still wears leopard printed clothes 😆 she looks amazing, love the hair

[@e11esounds]

Ikr 🥹🫶🏼

[@user-hd9nc7zp1v]

She is nearly 50 now.

[@geenalawrence8338]

Mel B is a huge inspiration to all of us women out there. Thank you for the bravery ❤

[@bigjso]

Thanks for sharing your truth with us.

[@michalis304]

where can we see the whole interview?

[@daisyruiz5987]

I can definitely relate. I love Mel even more now.

[@TSR228]

Mel B 😍😍😍

[@user-up2vs8xv1x]

L❤️VE Her💕💕💕

[@lashendawest7509]

We love mel b

[@jeniehuynh4805]

Aww love her so much. Such a brave woman to come out with this book. No doubt she will help a lot of ppl who has gone through or going through this kind of abusive relationship. Using her celebrity status to help the community in need. Courageous Spice ! ❤

[@izindawo8363]

I relate! Thank you Mel and thank you Drew for giving her a safe space to share her story

[@Danuta628]

At the end of the day: who can you trust really. You can’t trust anyone’s intentions and that is just sad.

[@CheCoker-my9gu]

Shes even more awesome than i originally thought ❤

[@Raddiebaddie]

Thankful of her discussing this and sharing the realization with others

[@ColinnOk]

Is there anyway to watch the full interview?

[@madcoolclips2800]

❤Drew Barrymore ❤

[@desiderata333]

I love Mel B and Drew too.I am glad Mel wrote a book about her life and I look forward to reading it. ♥💕♥

[@markdaly1648]

The book is a rewrite her exhusband left her with just 800 dollars mel b rededited the book to include the story.

[@e11esounds]

Love her for being the B in Beautiful, Brave and Brutally honest all this time. What a hero to women everywhere. More of this interview please! 🐆❤️‍🔥

[@molly_smarty287]

I experienced it myself the same thing!!! this is called narcissistic abuse!!

[@NellieKAdaba]

Thanks for sharing.

[@jonisauers5130]

She's speaking the truth!

[@user-ig5wm8ms5g]

We Love Drew!!!...❤...❤.... Thank you Mel B.

[@ilovemydog6847]

I love how the dog is licking his bits through out😂😂😂😂

[@Ara1_11]

So happy she is ok now

[@nicoleluce544]

This is exactly what I endured. Love that she put this into such clear words. I’ve never been able to do that

[@alinerwilson535]

❤️❤️

[@nacyrakendall]

Hai. Were can we see her full interview??

[@user-zy4dq4gg4g]

💛💛💛

[@DavidHardy-wj5xd]

Especially when you’re honest with somebody, they don’t know how to take it, hon

[@tessaplaylist7302]

Yep. Total Narc abuse.

[@lizaeugene7650]

True❤ love is blind

[@fuzzyx2face]

I’m glad she’s talking about this, because I was shocked to find out she was abused in her marriage. She’s almost the very last person I’d expect that to happen to, she’s always come across as such as type A personality and an advocate for girl power. Abusers can be so manipulative, they prey on anyone they think has a kindness to them, and although Mel is type A, she has a soft side and can obviously form relationships as she did with the other spice girls, and narcissists prey on those types of people, healthy people. I’m glad she’s doing well now and is safe, I’ll always love the spice girls ❤

[@markdaly1648]

He denies the allegations in the book.

[@littlejo1986]

​@@markdaly1648 he's hardly going to admit to it is he 😂

[@888alp]

I wasn’t shocked she was abused , …on the tv shows she did as a judge. I felt she was very anxious because i was feeling anxious myself. 😮I’m so happy she got out of that toxic marriage. ❤👏🏻🤗👼🏼👼🏼

[@gia4822]

The doggo 😂❤

[@HolysticMystic_]

Omg she’s telling my story 😣😩

[@norijean3279]

She should've stayed with Geri. They were best friends and lovers. Their break-up was the real reason Geri left the Spice Girls. 😢

[@ojd88]

No, they may have messed around, but this isn’t true. According to what they’ve both said publicly.

[@e11esounds]

This is the TEA! But Geri turned into a social climbing Stepford Wife. Mel is the real deal when it comes to Girl Power. I hope she had a wonderful life left to live whoever she is with or not.

[@HighHeelKnight]

😍👠🐆

[@strawbearie_bunnies]

I couldnt of said that better...

[@ramzy-6566]

nice..

[@seemagoel8988]

😊

[@FaithAnswered]

I do believe you need to have very strong boundaries to avoid narcissistic advances. Not letting them control your dates, outfits or anything. I cancel plans purely because I want to have a day with my God & if I sense a slight change in attitude because of that buddy I’m choosing God, peace out. I’ll do it again with a smile on my face ✝️🙏

[@Wendypansingl]

We moved, my ex husband, our three daughters and me, to another country. I was no longer working( and I am a medical doctor), taking care of our family. And we moved every year to another place as he couldn’t find a job place ( he is a surgeon) he would be happy with. He was in constant conflict with colleagues. I had no one to turn to when it became terrible for both my kids and me. I was also ashamed to let anyone know…. And who would have believed me… he was different in front of other people…… I fled with my girls one night when I was afraid he would have tried to hurt or kill us….. I never reported him……. I just wanted to get away…….. he now insists, 2 years after he didn’t care what is happening with us, on seeing his youngest daughter…… I am scared……

[@muzeezhodillo8613]

I'm tired of hearing about how it only happens to women. You wanna know how alone I feel right now. Gaslit, villainised, manipulated, guilt tripped, taunted, mocked, ignored, disbelieved, judged, held in contempt, treat with disdain, used, isolated, alienated, targeted. From people I know and from complete strangers male and female. And I'm a bloke. I can't just walk into a TV studio and start freely expressing myself about the way I feel and about what's happening.

[@flawdagal]

She literally said it happens to everyone but predominantly woman.

[@muzeezhodillo8613]

@@flawdagal yeah exactly. Predominantly women. In other words "mostly". Just because it's "mostly" women that talk about it. But I wasn't talking about what "she" said, I'm talking about the general subject "narrative". But you've just proved my point. You just gaslit me because nowhere did I say "she said". If a man complains about this stuff they get doubted, disbelieved and holes picked in what they're saying. Where as a woman will get believed and applauded without doubt or ridicule just on their word.

[@SalmanovGadzhimurad-pj9qq]

Перегрузка и новый obla

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[@intello8953]

Bru that outfit Mel B is wearing looks insane 😍. But this whole “abuse” stuff I don’t really believe half of women in the entertainment industry sorry 🤷🏾‍♂️. But I somehow believe Mel B more for some reason

[@BubbleMix-96]

Acxording to experts abuse happens just as much to men. Many end up homeless and without the kids.

[@PR7-82]

You're not even 30 so you got a lot more to learn about the world 🌎 including the predatory behaviour of some men. Misogyny is all too real and women have been victimised for far too long 😢 when you grow up you'll realise that

[@stevest-laurent]

Probably needed the cash

[@PR7-82]

you got a lot more to learn about the world 🌎 including the predatory behaviour of some men. Misogyny is all too real and women have been victimised for far too long 😢 when you grow up you'll realise that

[@e11esounds]

Horrible comment. Almost sounds like an abuser yourself.

[@e11esounds]

@@PR7-82probably Stephan himself. POS.

[@markdaly1648]

Stephen belafonte financially broke her. He left her with 800 dollars

[@e11esounds]

@@markdaly1648 exactly. That’s why this person’s comment was particular disgusting. 😞

[@lennysamuel9290]

Women need to take responsibility for the men they choose to be with! They allow these type of men into their lives much of the time because it suits them at that time! Then it turns pear-shaped, and they scream how abused they've been! Stop going with control freaks and get some wisdom and take responsibility for your part in the choice of relationship!!!

[@kaygnp]

Mel B looks soooo different now ... Plastic surgery ?

[@JulieSnydersucks]

Who cares? You won't look the same all your life either.

[@michalis304]

that is an unfortunate comment on this video and coming by a woman

[@aliciaj1727]

Different how? She looks exactly the same from AGT at least!

[@user-up2vs8xv1x]

She Looks Fabulous

[@michellewilliams2260]

Were you her surgeon?

[@danielholmes2416]

Oh shut up

[@PR7-82]

you got a lot more to learn about the world 🌎 including the predatory behaviour of some men. Misogyny is all too real and women have been victimised for far too long 😢 when you grow up you'll realise that

[@e11esounds]

Sounds like what an abuser would say. Only an abusive POS would be triggered by a DV victim sharing their story. We see you.

[@Smuley_ROA]

YOU SHUT UP!!!!!!!

[@victorytoddies6996]

I want my friends back!!! The real ones realizing fake people is the key to life!!!