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Geri Halliwell Rebrands as Halliwell-Horner: Monarch of Her Own Making?

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It is just a tiny hyphen, but one that will prompt a thousand questions.

As a dedicated follower, I’m excited to share that the ex-Spice Girl who was once Geri Halliwell, later Geri Horner, has chosen to adopt a double-barrel surname. From now on, she will be recognized as Geri Halliwell-Horner.

Is it plausible that this could mark the culmination of her journey from modest, Geri Halliwell from Watford, to a lady of high society following her marriage to F1 team principal, Christian Horner, in 2015?

Is it perhaps a reference to a potential comeback in her professional life? Alternatively, could it symbolize her assertion of strength and independence as a woman?

Yesterday, it appeared that any of the three theories might hold true, given that she was cheering on her horse at Cheltenham in the afternoon.

In the Hunters’ Chase competition, a horse called “Lift Me Up,” named after her popular song from 1999, finished in 13th place, with Jack Andrews – the world’s tallest jockey – on her back.

In the VIP section, Geri, who’s 52 years old, was there all by herself, accompanied solely by the pragmatic publicist Matthew Freud. She appeared completely comfortable and right at home in that setting.

Nowadays, it’s common to see her fully clad in white, a practice she started over two years back.

On this occasion, she wore a sweater, priced at approximately $1,400 (or 1,095 pounds), designed by the French brand Balmain, featuring gold buttons. Additionally, her pants valued at around $950 (or 675 pounds) and coat, both hailed from Max Mara.

Geri chose a £585 camel-colored felt hat called Virginie from Maison Michel to complete her ensemble.

Christian, who is 51 years old and typically supports his wife at horse races, was not present because he was located 10,500 miles away with his Red Bull team for the commencement of the Formula One season in Melbourne, Australia. Instead, he cheered on from afar as they competed.

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but notice the impeccable timing of his latest comeback. It feels like just yesterday when the sexting scandal rocked the headlines and threatened to end his career. Yet here he stands, stronger than ever!

In early February 2024, a prominent figure in motor racing was publicly accused by a female coworker of unacceptable conduct. A series of WhatsApp conversations purportedly involving him and the woman were subsequently leaked to the press, reaching over 149 individuals within Formula 1.

Geri remained steadfastly supportive alongside him, yet that scandal presented a challenging period for the pair, parents of a shared son. However, subsequently Christian was found innocent of any misconduct following a thorough investigation lasting three weeks, led by an external attorney contracted by Red Bull GmbH, the conglomerate overseeing their F1 team.

A full year has passed, and the girl power that Geri, the Spice Girls’ mum-of-two, once sang about is now a tangible truth, as her own career seems to be her main focus. I’ve heard that Blast Films in London are having discussions with some of the world’s leading streaming platforms regarding Geri’s career prospects.

According to my industry contacts, it seems the company is considering a proposal for a reality show about lifestyles, which appears to share some resemblance with the Duchess of Sussex’s series “With Love, Meghan,” and they have approached both Amazon and Netflix.

One commented: ‘This might develop into an intense competition among producers, given Geri’s captivating nature. It seems the program would perfectly align with Geri’s recent transformation into a sophisticated, high-class woman. Everything about it feels reminiscent of Meghan Markle, so we’ll see how it unfolds. There’s growing buzz about it now, and many are optimistic that it could become a reality.’

Yesterday, Geri didn’t reply when I sought her comment, contrary to what sources close to her claimed last week, suggesting that she wasn’t engaged in discussions about appearing on a reality TV show.

In the heart of the 1990s, I soared into prominence as part of the iconic Spice Girls group. Yet, my humble roots trace back to a council estate in the town of Watford, where I was nurtured by my resilient and inspiring single mother, Ana Maria.

I, originally a band member, was the pioneer to depart from the group. Subsequently, I embarked on a solo career, producing three albums. More recently, I’ve ventured into acting and landed a role in Gran Turismo, the film adaptation of the popular video game.

In terms of romantic endeavors, Geri was involved in prominent connections with the popular singer Robbie Williams and television personality Chris Evans, who is also a disc jockey.

Later on, she was in a relationship with screenwriter Sacha Gervasi and together they have an 18-year-old daughter named Bluebell Madonna. Additionally, she shares an 8-year-old son, Monty, with Christian.

The couple have two homes, one in Oxfordshire and another in Hertfordshire.

Geri has recently rekindled her career as a writer, diving into the young adult genre with her upcoming Rosie Frost series. This enchanting and thrilling collection, set to be released next month, follows the journey of an orphan girl who finds herself in a school populated by extraordinary teenagers, which also serves as a refuge for endangered species.

The book promotion tour kicks off in the United States in three weeks’ time, with Christian visiting various locations worldwide for the Japanese and Bahrain Grand Prix events.

Despite growing accustomed to luxury, it’s reasonable to assume that Geri’s stops during the tour won’t offer the same level of opulence as her spouse’s.

She plans to visit the St. Louis County Library, Coral Gables Congressional Church in Miami, a Books-A-Million in Atlanta, Barnes & Noble stores in New York and Philadelphia. At these places, she’ll be known as Geri Halliwell-Horner and is expected to dress in white. One of her acquaintances commented: ‘These spots aren’t particularly glamorous.’

But for the star, coming out of her husband’s shadow is all that seems to matter right now.

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2025-03-15 05:08

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