Who is Stephen Belafonte? Hollywood film producer, ex-husband of Mel B, and subject of domestic violence allegations.

Who is Stephen Belafonte?

Stephen Belafonte is a Hollywood hotshot who’s produced some seriously impressive films and documentaries. We’re talking Thank You for Smoking (2005), Mutant Chronicles (2008), and Bad Lieutenant (2009). Oh, and he’s also been married a few times, including to former Spice Girl Mel B.

But, let’s not beat around the bush here. Stephen has been in the news for some pretty serious stuff. He’s faced a number of assault and domestic violence charges from women he’s been in relationships with. His first wife, Nancy Carmell, claimed he used force on her during their two-year marriage. Yikes.

Then, he met Mel B, and they fell in love. But, their marriage ended in divorce with Mel B accusing Stephen of assault. Stephen, on the other hand, claimed Mel B was lying and had narcissistic tendencies. Eventually, they reached a settlement and went their separate ways.

Despite all the drama, Stephen’s net worth as of 2023 is estimated to be $1.5-2 million. Not too shabby, huh? His main source of income comes from his career as a film producer and director. He’s directed and produced several movies throughout his career.

Stephen Belafonte background

Stephen Belafonte is a critically acclaimed American film producer who has made his name in and outside Hollywood’s spotlight.  However, what made Stephen Belafonte even more famous is his marriage and subsequent court case and divorce with Mel B, one of the members of the now defunct UK girl band Spice Girls.

From an early age, he already had a penchant for film. So it comes as no surprise that Stephen Belafonte earned a degree in film production at the Loyola Marymount University in 1997, making short, yet compelling documentaries whilst there.

After his university stint, he took his talents to the big screen. His first movie was Thank You for Smoking in 2005. This was a satirical comedy that had Aaron Eckhart playing the role of a spokesperson for a tobacco company. Many film critics praised Belafonte for his unique approach to filmmaking. He then went on to make other films such as Mutant Chronicles in 2008 and Bad Lieutenant in 2009.

The celebrity’s real name is Stephen Stansbury. The rumor was that he only used the surname Belafonte to be associated with singer Harry Belafonte in order to gain interest among viewers and audiences.

Who is Stephen Belafonte’s father?

Stephen Belafonte’s parents were Thomas and Sheryl Stansbury. At a young age, Stephen saw how his parents broke up and got divorced. From then on, he would seldom see his father.  Stephen, whose real name is Stephen Stansbury,  changed his surname to Belafonte as he wanted people to think that he was related to American-Jamaican singer Harry Belafonte. According to Mel B, Stephen did this in order to gain attention and make a name for himself as he was starting in Hollywood. But maybe it was also to disassociate himself from his estranged father?

Does Stephen Belafonte have kids?

Stephen has a child with Mel B named Madison. He loves his daughter a lot and posts photos with her on his social media a lot.

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— Stephen Belafonte (@Stephenthinks1) July 23, 2020

Who is Stephen Belafonte’s wife?

Stephen had been married twice, with both of the marriages ending in divorce. There were news and speculations that Stephen assaulted his former wives.

How much is Stephen Belafonte’s net worth?

Although Stephen has had success in filmmaking, his career has stalled. In spite of this, he has an estimated net worth of $1 million. After winning a court case against Mel B, it was said that he was able to get half a million dollars in a court settlement.

How tall is Stephen Belafonte and how much does he weigh?

Stephen is 6 feet tall. He weighs around 180 pounds.

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