Mel B Says American Don't Understand Her Strong Leeds Accent

Mel B says Americans don't understand her. The former Spice Girl - who moved to Los Angeles six years ago - says her neighbors can't understand her strong Leeds accent, but luckily she has a pal who translates for her.

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She said: "They don't get it. They go, 'What?' Thankfully, I'm often with an American friend of mine who kind of translates for me! Unless I have to change it for an acting role, I'm not going to dampen it. I don't see why I should. It's me. They ask where Leeds is and I say it's four hours north of London."

Despite her communication problems, the 33-year-old star loves living Stateside with husband Stephen Belafonte and her two daughters.

She added: "The sunshine is a big factor for me for living in Los Angeles."

"But of course I miss the U.K. I'm a Leeds girl. Luckily, in the last year, I've been over to the U.K. at least seven or eight times so I still hang out with my friends a lot. But my pals like me living in America because it's a good excuse for them to pack their bags and head over!"