Geri Horner has said "a baby is better than a number one record" as she reflected on what she is most proud of in her life.
The Spice Girls singer, 51, is married to Formula One team principal Christian Horner. They have a son together, as well as two daughters from their previous relationships.
Horner was speaking to British presenter Vick Hope for the Bookshelfie podcast, which celebrates the best books written by women.
When asked about what she is most proud of, Horner, née Halliwell, said: "I’d say a baby is better than a number one record. That’s the truth."
"I’ve been very ambitious and there’s nothing wrong with that.
"In fact, I think it’s fantastic and I still am, but I’d like to say that ambition should have a rebrand, that you’re allowed to be [ambitious]."
She continued: "Having said that, it’s balance. Holding a trophy is not going to keep you warm at night, is it? And I’ve learned that.
"I’m really proud that I’m in a loving relationship and I’ve got beautiful children. I would say that’s very fulfilling.
"So, it’s balanced, but equally, to maintain your own identity. If I couldn’t be creative, I’d feel like I was starving.
"So, that’s why I’m very, very grateful to be able to do something alongside and still show up for my family at the same time. So, I think I’m very proud of them really, if I’m honest."
After her time in the 1990s pop girl group, Horner released her own music, including her hit cover version of The Weather Girls' It's Raining Men and Scream If You Wanna Go Faster.
She was a judge on a number of TV singing competitions including The X Factor and Pop Stars: The Rivals.
She has released her own books and children's novels, has has acted in several films as well as reuniting with The Spice Girls for a major global reunion tour in 2019.
The singer-turned-writer also admitted she had her "elbows out" when she was younger, but feels with maturity she has learnt to be "more considered".
"I think (with) perfectionism, we can be our own worst judge on what standards there are," she said.
"And when I was younger - here’s the gift of youth - you haven’t fallen down too many times and there’s a youthful bravado, maybe a naivety as well.
"So, I felt quite quite gung-ho, my elbows were out."
Horner noted that now, aged 51, she feels like she is "standing on experience".
"Before I had bravado, and then I was in no man’s land, and now I still don’t have the answers, I still make mistakes - I made some mistakes last week.
"But, actually, the confidence is coming from a little bit of trust in myself and my experience," she finished.
The full interview can be heard on the Bookshelfie podcast.
Source: Press Association
