"How Can Geri Rubbish Spice Girls’ Legacy? Insiders Slam ‘Lady of the Manor’ Amid Heated Feud"
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Spice Girls’ “Girl Power” Legacy Challenged by Geri Halliwell-Horner’s New Stance
[Image: The Spice Girls in 1997 (Melanie Chisholm, Emma Bunton, Victoria Beckham, Melanie Brown, Geri Halliwell)]
Before global fame, the Spice Girls bonded in their Maidenhead home, railing against music industry misogyny. Told “women don’t sell,” they channeled their frustration into creating the iconic slogan “Girl Power.” This mantra became a feminist rallying cry, propelling them as the world’s biggest girl group. Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice) once vowed to give “feminism a kick up the a***,” making her recent rebranding of “Girl Power” as outdated all the more shocking.
At a children’s book event, Geri, now 52 and married to F1’s Christian Horner, declared the term should evolve to “Inner Power” to include all genders. “Feminism means equality between sexes,” she explained. “I want everyone to feel their power.”
Bandmates Victoria Beckham, Melanie Chisholm (Mel C), Melanie Brown (Mel B), and Emma Bunton were reportedly “horrified.” A source close to the group said, “They’re proud of their feminist legacy. Why dismiss it while promoting her book?” Another added, “Geri’s in her ‘ivory tower’ now—don’t ruin it for the rest.”
[Image: Geri Halliwell-Horner at her book launch]
Geri’s transformation from Union Jack-clad firebrand to Cotswolds “lady of the manor” contrasts sharply with her Spice Girls persona. Her muted wardrobe and curated Instagram life—featuring her £7 million estate and children—reflect this shift. During husband Christian’s recent scandal, her silence sparked remarks: “Ginger Spice wouldn’t have stayed quiet.”
As the group’s 30th anniversary approaches, tensions rise. Geri skipped Mel B’s 50th birthday and shows little interest in a reunion tour. “She doesn’t want to be Ginger Spice again,” a source noted. However, she’s reportedly discussed an ABBA Voyage-style avatar project with creator Simon Fuller, using digital versions of the band in their prime.
Yet hurdles remain. Victoria and Mel C severed ties with Fuller’s company, XIX Entertainment, in 2018. “Victoria won’t tour, Geri’s out, Mel C avoids Fuller—avatars might be the only solution,” a source said. The concept could sidestep personal clashes while capitalizing on nostalgia.
But without the iconic “Girl Power” chant, even a virtual reunion feels incomplete. The Spice Girls’ legacy, built on unapologetic feminism, now faces a crossroads as Geri’s rebranding stirs debate about identity and inclusivity in their message.
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