Victoria Beckham has begged friend Tom Cruise to help Mel B get through her messy break-up from Eddie Murphy.

Victoria - who has remained close to her former Spice Girls bandmate – was appalled to hear Eddie questioning the paternity of Mel’s unborn child.

The 32-year-old star has now apparently turned to the “Top Gun” actor – who is friends with Eddie – to try and make the “Dr.Dollitle” star see sense. A source told Britain’s Daily Star newspaper:”Mel has told Victoria about Eddie’s comments on the phone. So Victoria mentioned Mel B’s situation to Tom, who is pals with Eddie.”

“It seems Tom may now have a gentle word with him about backing off.” As well as Tom, Victoria – who is married to soccer superstar David Beckham - wants more of her high-profile friends to rally round Mel B. The source added: “It’s highly likely that all Victoria’s American allies will be on Mel’s side.”

“Jennifer Lopez, who is becoming a good pal of Victoria’s, knows how it works in Hollywood and is all for a bit of ‘Girl Power.’” Mel B was left devastated after finding out Eddie had ended their five-month romance during a TV interview. The “Nutty Professor” actor – who is now dating film producer Tracey Edmonds – also said he would be demanding a DNA test to prove he is the father of Mel’s child after it is born.

Source: BANG Showbiz