Emma Bunton turned 50 on January 21, and her fellow Spice Girls flooded social media with tributes celebrating the milestone.
At a Glance
- Victoria Beckham, Mel B, Melanie C and Geri Halliwell-Horner all posted heartfelt messages for Bunton
- The quintet last reunited at Beckham’s 50th birthday party in April 2024
- Beckham recently said a world tour is “tempting” but not realistic due to her fashion career
- Why it matters: The posts keep reunion hopes alive while showing the group’s enduring bond
The birthday lovefest kicked off on Instagram Stories and feeds as each member shared memories spanning decades.
Victoria Beckham’s Throwback Moment
Beckham, 51, uploaded a black-and-white snapshot of herself giving Bunton a piggy-back ride. She captioned it:
> “Happy birthday @emmaleebunton. I love you so much!!”
The image, posted to her Stories, quickly made the rounds among fans nostalgic for the group’s heyday.
Geri Halliwell-Horner’s Photo Carousel
Halliwell-Horner, 53, opted for a multi-image post mixing vintage and recent photos.
> “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. 💗”
The collection highlighted the pair’s friendship both on and off stage.
Mel B’s Affectionate Note
Mel B, 50, kept her caption playful and affectionate:
> “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 !!!”
She paired the message with a carousel of photos documenting their years together.
Melanie C’s Walk Down Memory Lane
Melanie C, 52, shared a video montage of the duo’s sweetest moments and reminisced about the very first time they met.
> “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. I love you with all of my heart. Always there for me and everyone in your life you’re the most incredible Mum, bandmate and friend.”
She closed with:
> “Happy birthday my love, I can’t wait to celebrate you!!!! Have the best day, month and 50th year!! LOVE YOU BABY!”
Bunton’s Reaction
Bunton reposted every tribute to her own Instagram Stories, adding thank-you messages and heart emojis throughout the day.
Reunion Talk Persists
While the birthday posts delighted fans, speculation about a full-scale reunion continues. In October, Beckham told Radio Andy Sirius XM that performing again is “tempting” but unlikely on a global scale.
> “Before I was in the Spice Girls, I was so self-conscious and they made me feel that I was good enough, but being on stage, I realized as fun as it is, you know, it’s not ultimately what I want to do anymore,” she explained.
When co-host John Hill floated the idea of a Sphere residency, Beckham replied:
> “It would be tempting, but could I take on a world tour? I can’t. I have a job.”
The group last performed together at the 2012 London Olympics closing ceremony, but the five women were last photographed side-by-side at Beckham’s April 2024 birthday party, where they sang “Mama” while her son Cruz played guitar.
Key Takeaways
- Every active member marked Bunton’s 50th with personalized social-media tributes
- Beckham’s comments suggest sporadic appearances are possible, but a full tour remains off the table
- The birthday celebration underscores the lasting friendship that continues to fuel reunion rumors
