Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham has been a staunch supporter of ex-bandmate Mel B by allegedly bad-mouthing Eddie ourphy to her new A-list pals in Hollywood. “She definitely used to her new-found fame to crack Eddie’s chances of an oscar,” says a source. Another insider says, “Even some of Eddie’s friends are angry at how he’s treated a pregnant woman.” Eddie attracted criticism when he dumped her on live television and demanded his ex take a paternity test to prove that the baby is indeed his. [22 March 2007]