Mama, I love you! Mel B dazzles in glittering beaded gown as she puts on a giggly display with mother Andrea Brown at charity gala in LA

Published: 11:58 BST, 24 September 2017 | Updated: 18:28 BST, 24 September 2017

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She has endured a difficult few months, as her bitter divorce battle with ex Stephen Belafonte rages on.

So it is no wonder Mel B leaned on the support of her mother Andrea Brown on Saturday night, as they attended the 2017 Face Forward Gala together in LA.

The former Spice Girl, 42, dazzled in a beaded gown of silver and gold as she put on a giggly display with her strikingly youthful mother on the red carpet.

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Mama, I love you! Mel B leaned on the support of her mother Andrea Brown on Saturday night, as they attended the 2017 Face Forward Gala together in LA

The former Spice Girl was the picture of class and elegance at the bash in her stunning floor-length gown.

Remaining sophisticated with a high-neck, the dress then split into delicate cold shoulder straps in a chic touch, before skimming her impressively slender frame to the floor.

Making the frock more show-stopping however was its all-over embellishment of gold and silver sequins, which glittered in the light as she posed for cameras.

All that glitters: The former Spice Girl was the picture of class and elegance in a stunning floor-length gown, entirely embellished with sequins

Slinky: Remaining sophisticated with a high-neck, the dress then split into delicate cold shoulder straps in a chic touch, before skimming her impressively slender frame to the floor

Having debuted a bold ice blue hairstyle last week, Mel returned to her natural brown locks for the classy soiree, which she coiffed stylishly to the side.

Accentuating her radiant complexion with a glowing make-up look and matching gold eyeshadow, the pop star kept all eyes on her dramatic ensemble as she made a striking arrival at the bash.

In the midst of a difficult divorce with film producer Stephen Belafonte, Mel opted to attend the charity event with her mother Andrea - who looked equally stunning in a white lace dress.

Dynamic duo: In the midst of a difficult divorce with Stephen Belafonte, Mel opted to attend the charity event with her mother Andrea - who looked equally stunning in a white lace dress

Back to her roots: Having debuted a bold ice blue hairstyle last week (above), Mel returned to her natural brown locks for the classy soiree, which she coiffed stylishly to the side

The form-fitting number cut into a chic bardot neckline, before tightly hugging her enviably trim frame to its thigh-high hem.

The blonde added height to her frame with towering heeled sandals, and co-ordinated her daughter's shimmering look with a chunky diamanté choker.

Styling her hair into a simple glossy bob however, Andrea drew attention to her impressively youthful and glowing complexion as she posed with Mel for cameras.

Radiant: Styling her hair into a simple glossy bob however, Andrea drew attention to her impressively youthful and glowing complexion as she posed with Mel for cameras

The pair could not contain their giggles as they chatted and joked on the carpet, after recently reconciling.

Mel had been estranged from Andrea as well as her sister Danielle for ten years during her marriage to Stephen, 42.

However in May Mel shared a colourful photo of her mother and three daughters Phoenix, Angel and Madison to Instagram - marking the first time the mother-daughter duo had been pictured in over a decade.

Unbreakable bond: Mel and Andrea recently reconciled, after enduring a fractious relationship during Mel's ten-year marriage to Stephen Belafonte (pictured in 1997)

Back in the day: Andrea even appeared in the Spice Girls' music video for hit Mama (above) back in 1997

Yet, the pair's united front was also tinged with sadness, as it follows the death of her father in March.

Announcing the news on social media, Mel had written on Instagram: 'It is with great sadness after a 5yr battle to multiple myeloma cancer our loving father Martin Brown passed away age 63 peacefully yesterday.

'Both of us his children were by his side and would like to say thank you to St Gemma's and all the doctors and nurses for there amazing care and support over the years.

'Please respect our privacy and let us as a united family grieve. With love and respect. Melanie and Danielle Brown x Be Free Dad (sic)'.

At war: Mel is currently in the midst of a tense divorce battle with husband Stephen Belafonte (above) - and has accused him of 'emotional and physical abuse'

Mel is currently in the midst of a tense divorce battle with husband Stephen, who reportedly told her to 'suck it up' upon discovery of her father's condition.

The America's Got Talent judge is accusing her ex of 'emotional and physical abuse', and claimed he had an affair with the nanny Lorraine Gilles - both of which Stephen has staunchly denied.

Recent reports now state that Stephen is planning to show footage in court of Mel with drugs and involved in threesomes with him and Lorraine, in order to 'clean up' his reputation.

Meanwhile rumours of the much-anticipated Spice Girls reunion intensified on Sunday, following reports the band were working with Simon Fuller once again.

Hitting back: Recent reports now state that Stephen is planning to show footage in court of Mel with drugs, in order to 'clean up' his reputation

The famous manager first signed the girl group back in 1995, and is now reportedly handing the band's sponsorship offers once again.

A source told The Sun: 'Simon was responsible for securing their big money endorsement deals with the likes of Pepsi and Walkers.

'If the girls do get back together, there will be a lot of brand interest and Simon is the man to make sure they strike the right deals.'

Melanie Chisholm is also thought to be joining Mel, Emma Bunton and Geri Horner for the reunion, after pulling out earlier this year to pursue her own projects.

Back again? Meanwhile rumours of the much-anticipated Spice Girls reunion intensified on Sunday, following reports the band were working with their old manager Simon Fuller once again (band pictured in 1997)