Melanie Chisholm: Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought? — FLAPSS

Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?

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Holidays. In the Spice Girls, we found ourselves with quite a few quid, so it was lovely to hire a big house in the Caribbean and have friends and family over.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 October 2016 source ↗

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Alison Steadman British actress

I once bought the most expensive moisturiser in the shop and it brought me out in spots. Lesson learned.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 January 2009 source ↗

Tom Ellis Welsh actor

Airline tickets. I spend a lot on flying because I’ve three kids in the UK.What would your superpower be?To drink as much beer as I can without putting on weight.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 September 2021 source ↗

A Tesla for my former husband. He didn’t deserve it.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 December 2024 source ↗

Rose Tremain English writer

A cream suit from Chanel that cost almost as much as a small car.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 April 2022 source ↗

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Safe, strong and smiley.

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Working in a chip shop when I was 16. I gave my friends massive portions, but the smell was gross.

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Question When were you happiest? Time & hindsight

Becoming a mum quashed so many demons within me, and gave me confidence and a sense of calm.

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Question Who most deserves an apology from you, and why? Failure & regret

The Spice Girls – Mel B, Geri and Emma – who wanted to mark our 20th anniversary, and the fans. It was not something I felt comfortable doing.

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Question What keeps you awake at night? Daily life

My little girl. I often get visits just for a cuddle.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 October 2016 source ↗

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