SPICE GIRLS - DESTINY'S CHILD'S SPICY INSPIRATION

DESTINY'S CHILD'S SPICY INSPIRATION

Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams has revealed the R'n'B trio were inspired by the Spice Girls.

Destiny's Child were inspired by the Spice Girls.

Singer Michelle Williams has revealed the R'n'B trio - consisting of Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland and herself - were in awe of the British girl group for years.

Michelle poured praised on Mel B, Mel C, Emma Bunton, Victoria Beckham and Geri Haliwell - known as Scary, Sporty, Baby, Posh and Ginger spice - insisting they paved the way for other all-female groups to reach number 1.

She told Britain's London Lite newspaper: "The Spice Girls were such great role models for Destiny's Child. We loved that they were a strong, female group that became a megastar brand."

Michelle also let slip her secret crush on Victoria's soccer-playing husband David, who plays for the Los Angeles Galaxy football team.

Michelle said: "David is so handsome and has a great sense of style".