Autograph hunting? Mel B and her daughter Phoenix Chi, 22, wait for Will Smith at stage doors following his London show... 21 years after sharing the stage with the A-lister at the BRITs
Mel B looked to be autograph hunting on Thursday evening as she waited at the stage doors following Will Smith's promotional London event.
The Men In Black star, 53, took to the stage to promote his 'incredible' self-titled memoir at the Savoy Theatre, where a host of stars watched on, with the former Spice Girl, 46, and her daughter Phoenix Chi, 22, in attendance.
Following the event, Mel, who was dressed in a low-key plaid shirt, was seen waiting at the stage doors for Will, who may recognise her from various events in the Spice Girls heyday, including a joint appearance at the 2000 BRIT Awards.
![Waiting patiently: Mel B looked to be autograph hunting on Thursday evening as she waited at the stage doors following Will Smith's promotional London event](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/11/19/10/50698015-10220697-image-a-43_1637316381282.jpg)
Waiting patiently: Mel B looked to be autograph hunting on Thursday evening as she waited at the stage doors following Will Smith's promotional London event
Mel proved she still gets starstruck at the prospect of meeting a Hollywood A-lister as she waited outside with daughter Phoenix Chi in the hope of meeting Will.
The Spice Girl caught a glimpse of the Hollywood heavyweight as he left the venue with Idris at the end of the night.
Scary Spice cut a casual figure in a red plaid shirt and black trousers which she teamed with a pair of leather boots.
Her first-born daughter Phoenix wore a beige quilted jacket over a white T-shirt while she had on a pair of black jeans and trainers.
![Here they are! Following the event, Mel, who was dressed in a low-key plaid shirt, was seen waiting at the stage doors for Will, who may recognise her from various events in the Spice Girls heyday, including a joint appearance at the 2000 BRIT Awards (pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/11/19/10/50698229-10220697-image-a-45_1637316428196.jpg)
Here they are! Following the event, Mel, who was dressed in a low-key plaid shirt, was seen waiting at the stage doors for Will, who may recognise her from various events in the Spice Girls heyday, including a joint appearance at the 2000 BRIT Awards (pictured)
![Mum and daughter: The Men In Black star, 53, took to the stage to promote his 'incredible' self-titled memoir at the Savoy Theatre, where a host of stars watched on, with the former Spice Girl, 46, and her daughter Phoenix Chi, 22, in attendance](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/11/19/10/50698023-10220697-image-a-44_1637316420116.jpg)
Mum and daughter: The Men In Black star, 53, took to the stage to promote his 'incredible' self-titled memoir at the Savoy Theatre, where a host of stars watched on, with the former Spice Girl, 46, and her daughter Phoenix Chi, 22, in attendance
![In style: Will wore a red coat to match his top as he left the theatre before heading back to his hotel](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/11/18/23/50680809-10219027-image-a-325_1637277358364.jpg)
In style: Will wore a red coat to match his top as he left the theatre before heading back to his hotel
Earlier in the evening Will, 53, exuded charisma as he took to the stage to read an excerpt from his book alongside Idris Elba, after surprising fans with his smooth complexion during an appearance on The One Show.
Idris admitted he had only ready up to chapter six of Will's book after it was released last Tuesday at the event to publicise the chronicle, according to The Independent.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star has been promoting his new film King Richard.
![Way back when: Mel is pictured with Will and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith in 1998](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/11/19/10/50698103-10220697-image-a-48_1637316456500.jpg)
Way back when: Mel is pictured with Will and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith in 1998
![Heading in: Mel proved she still gets starstruck at the prospect of meeting a Hollywood A-lister as she waited outside with daughter Phoenix Chi in the hope of meeting Will](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/11/19/10/50698029-10220697-image-a-46_1637316433106.jpg)
Heading in: Mel proved she still gets starstruck at the prospect of meeting a Hollywood A-lister as she waited outside with daughter Phoenix Chi in the hope of meeting Will
The movie is based on the life of Richard Williams, played by Will, who helped his daughters, Serena and Venus Williams, navigate their early lives as professional athletes.
Speaking to hosts Zoe Ball and Jermaine Jenas on The One Show on Thursday, Will revealed how at first, Serena and Venus, did not give the film their blessing.
He said: 'Venus and Serena when the idea came up they were a little hesitant, and they said they would executive produce the film but would wait until they saw the movie until they decided to put their names on it...
![Happy days: Her first-born daughter Phoenix wore a beige quilted jacket over a white T-shirt while she had on a pair of black jeans and trainers](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/11/19/10/50698013-10220697-image-a-47_1637316436007.jpg)
Happy days: Her first-born daughter Phoenix wore a beige quilted jacket over a white T-shirt while she had on a pair of black jeans and trainers
'But they were so honoured, they agreed to put their names on the film. And when you make a movie like this there really is only one audience, and it's the people you are depicting...
'And when they walked out of that theatre and agreed to put their names on this movie, it was one of the highest points in my career.'
Also appearing on TV show Lorraine on Thursday morning, Will admitted that he's unsure whether Serena and Venus' father has seen the film.
'He's not very well. We don't know if he hasn't seen the film, but Serena said it would be unlike him if he didn't watch it,' he said.
![Heading in: They posed outside the event](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/11/19/10/50698027-10220697-image-a-49_1637316483447.jpg)
Heading in: They posed outside the event
![Born to perform: Luther star Idris and Will put on an energetic display as they larked about on stage in a bid to entertain the crowd](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/11/18/23/50681183-10219027-image-a-319_1637277296435.jpg)
Born to perform: Luther star Idris and Will put on an energetic display as they larked about on stage in a bid to entertain the crowd
![Famous friends: Idris, 49, described the self-titled memoir as 'incredible' as he took to the stage at the Savoy Theatre](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/11/18/23/50681173-10219027-image-a-305_1637276694048.jpg)
Famous friends: Idris, 49, described the self-titled memoir as 'incredible' as he took to the stage at the Savoy Theatre
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