Geri Halliwell-Horner Reveals Her ‘Absolute Hero’ – and I…read more
Geri Halliwell-Horner, famously known as “Ginger Spice” from the iconic girl group the Spice Girls, has recently opened up about her personal inspirations—and surprisingly, her top hero is neither her husband, Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner, nor anyone from the literary world she now works in. Instead, the 52-year-old singer-turned-author has named none other than American actor and filmmaker Sylvester Stallone as her “absolute hero.”
While promoting her latest young adult novel Rosie Frost: Ice on Fire, Halliwell-Horner has embarked on an international tour spanning both the UK and the US, with high-profile appearances including a guest spot on The Drew Barrymore Show. Her book tour coincides with her continued evolution as a public figure—not just as a pop culture icon but now as a serious author. As part of this publicity push, she sat down for a wide-ranging interview with The Times, where she discussed her career, writing process, and personal life.
Naturally, her relationship with Christian Horner came up in the conversation. The couple has been in the public eye since they wed in 2015, and they remain one of the UK’s most high-profile celebrity couples. However, when asked who she considers her greatest hero, Halliwell-Horner’s answer turned heads.
“You know when he [Stallone] wrote the screenplay for Rocky, he was living in his car,” she said. “The movie studio told him they’d make the movie, but not with him in it. He replied, ‘It’s only happening if I’m in it.’ He’s my absolute hero.”
Her admiration for Stallone stems from his tenacity and belief in himself—qualities Halliwell-Horner herself has embodied throughout her career. From her bold departure from the Spice Girls in 1998 to launching a successful solo career and later reinventing herself as an author, Geri has long carved her own path, often in the face of doubt or opposition. Stallone’s story of holding firm to his creative vision clearly resonates with her own journey of determination and resilience.
In the same interview, fans were treated to a glimmer of hope regarding a long-awaited Spice Girls reunion. The group, which rocketed to international stardom in the late 1990s with hits like “Wannabe” and “Spice Up Your Life,” officially disbanded in 2000. Although they reunited in full for the 2012 London Olympics closing ceremony and the Return of the Spice Girls tour, their most recent tour in 2019 featured only four of the original five members, with Victoria Beckham opting not to join.
However, Halliwell-Horner hinted that something bigger might be on the horizon—and this time, with all five Spices in the mix. “My hope is we come back together as a collective. It’s more respectful to come as one,” she said. “There will be something. We’ll come as one.”
She didn’t spill all the details but left fans buzzing with optimism: “Obviously I can’t say too much, but we are talking about things. Hopefully a nice little world tour!”
As Geri Halliwell-Horner continues to evolve in the public eye—from pop star to writer to cultural icon—she remains as bold and driven as ever. Whether she’s penning empowering stories for young readers or fueling speculation about a Spice Girls comeback, her influence continues to span generations. And with heroes like Sylvester Stallone inspiring her drive, it seems there’s no slowing her down.
