Mel B's Eddie plea

Aug 6, 2007, 11:30 GMT

Eddie Murphy REUTERS/Fred Prouser

Mel B has called on Eddie Murphy to play an active role in their daughter's life.

Eddie released a statement on Friday (03.08.07) finally acknowledging he is the father of four-month-old Angel Iris, but Mel is upset he has not promised to visit their daughter.

Her lawyer Gloria Allred said: "He has not indicated in his statement or to us that he plans to visit the baby. It is my client's concern that he should see his child, spend time with her, hold her, love her and bond with his daughter."

In his statement, Eddie's publicist Arnold Robinson said: "He acknowledges paternity of the child Angel and has paid child support to Ms. Brown, as well as covering the expenses of her pregnancy.

"He always has and will continue to honour his responsibilities as a father."

However, the 'Shrek' actor denies Mel's claims the couple planned to have a baby together.

The statement added: "Mr. Murphy and Ms. Brown dated very briefly and never made any plans of any sort."

In December, Eddie publicly ended his relationship with Mel when she was five months pregnant and publicly questioned the child's paternity.

A court ordered DNA test in June confirmed he was the father.

Eddie already has five children, and last week got engaged to his new love, film producer Tracey Edmonds.

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