Spice Girl Mel B has opened up about the financial struggles she faced after leaving her ex-husband Stephen Belafonte, revealing she was left with just £700.The 48 year old star has been open about her abusive relationship with Stephen, which he has always strongly denied.The pair secretly tied the knot in June 2007 and split a decade later.
After their break-up, Mel B found herself short of money and had to move into her mum Andrea's bungalow, sharing a bed with her three kids - Phoenix, Angel and Madison.
Despite her successful career, she felt she had 'nowhere to go' due to the impact of the relationship. "Because I was so badly affected financially from my relationship, I had to pick up the pieces," she shared, recalling how she only had £700 in her bank account after losing control of her finances during her marriage to Stephen.
She also claimed that she didn't have access to a credit card while they were together. Five years on, she's back on her feet and has moved out of her mum's home.
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