It's high school again for Posh, Mel B and The Cruises

Dec 14, 2006, 12:10 GMT

"Mel who?" © Glenn Harris / Photorazzi

Victoria Beckham has begged friend Tom Cruise to help Mel B get through her messy break-up from Eddie Murphy.

Victoria - who has remained close to her former Spice Girls bandmate - was appalled to hear Eddie questioning the paternity of Mel's unborn child.

The 32-year-old star has now apparently turned to the 'Top Gun' actor - who is friends with Eddie - to try and make the 'Dr Dolittle' star see sense.

A source told Britain's Daily Star newspaper: "Mel has told Victoria about Eddie's comments on the phone. So Victoria mentioned Mel B's situation to Tom, who is pals with Eddie. It seems Tom may now have a gentle word with him about backing off."

As well as Tom, Victoria - who is married to soccer superstar David Beckham - wants more of her high-profile friends to rally round Mel B.

The source added: "It's highly likely that all Victoria's American allies will be on Mel's side. Jennifer Lopez, who is becoming a good pal of Victoria's, knows how it works in Hollywood and is all for a bit of 'Girl Power'."

Mel B was left devastated after finding out Eddie had ended their five-month romance during a TV interview.

The 'Nutty Professor' actor - who is now dating film producer Tracey Edmonds - also said he would be demanding a DNA test to prove he is the father of Mel's child after it is born.

(C) BANG Media International