Born on the 12th January 1974 in Merseyside, England, Melanie Chisholm
became a member of
Spice Girls in 1994. Their three albums sold more than
40 million copies worldwide and they had nine singles at number 1 in
the UK.
"Northern Star" was her first solo album. On the back of the first
single "Goin' Down", the album initially went to #10 in the UK charts
after being released on 18th October 1999, before going down the chart
rapidly. In the US, it peaked at a disappointing #208 after being
released on 2nd November 1999. After 5 singles - two of which were UK
#1s, three tours, and 18 months of constant promotion, the album went
triple platinum in the UK, peaking at #4 on its re-release in August
2000. Sales for the album currently stand at around 3 million copies
worldwide (around 900,000 in the UK). The album continues to sell well,
and in 2004, re-entered the UK Top 100 for yet another time, as a
result of being low-priced in some stores. "Northern Star" has a
remarkable Top 75 chart run, which demonstrates its sheer success as
Melanie C established herself slowly as a solo artist. "Reason" was her
second album, which took 18 months to complete. Released on 10th March
2003, it reached #5 in the UK chart - selling 30,500 copies in its
first week. Although it didn't perform as well as "Northern Star",
"Reason" has a Gold certification in the UK, with 80,000 copies sold.
January 2004 saw the album reduced to £2.99 in all major record shops,
but even then, "Northern Star" at the same price outsold it greatly.
After the failure of "Melt/Yeh Yeh Yeh", the album is now truly a
closed chapter. Although sales stalled after "On The Horizon", it
managed to sell 500,000 copies worldwide.
The release of Melanie C's last album, "Reason" in March 2003 meant
many changes for her career later in the year. Following the disaster
of "Melt/Yeh Yeh Yeh", she parted from her record label, Virgin
Records, and decided to go it alone, releasing her third solo album,
"Beautiful Intentions", on her own label, Red Girl Records. Following
the release of the single "Next Best Superstar" (#10 in the UK singles
chart), Melanie will release "Better Alone" in July.
Cards on the Table with Stanley Tucci(2025)as Melanie C
Gap x Palace: Collection(2024)as Mel C
Pretty in Plüsch(2020)as Francesca de Rossi (Puppet)
Melanie C: Who I Am(2020)as Melanie C
Melanie C Feat. Sink the Pink: High Heels(2019)
The Five Wives & Lives of Melvyn Pfferberg(2016)
Bash Street(2011)
Creditors(2015)
The Friday Night Project(2005)
Classic Hits in the Piano Room(2026)
40 Duets at the BBC(2026)
America's Morning Headquarters(2000)
Freakier Friday(2025)
Tähdet, tähdet(2014)
This Morning(1988)as Self, Self - Performer
Entertainment Tonight(1981)as Self, Self - Guest Co-Host
ABC News Breakfast(2008)as Self - Singer, Self - The Spice Girls
The One Show(2006)as Self - Guest, Self, Self - Musical Guest
The Late Late Show(1962)as Self - Guest
Saturday Kitchen Best Bites(2007)as Self - Guest
Victoria Beckham(2025)as Self - Spice girls
