What is Eddie Murphy’s net worth? Who is Eddie Murphy’s wife?
Introduction
Eddie Murphy is an American actor, comedian, singer, and director who is best known for starring in Beverly Hills Cop, Shrek, The Nutty Professor, Coming to America, and Dreamgirls.
Biography
He was born on April 3, 1961, in New York City, as Edward Regan Murphy.
His father, Charles Edward Murphy, worked as a transit police officer, while his mother, Lillian Laney, as a telephone operator.
His parents split when he was three.
His father was murdered in 1969
When Eddie was nine years old, his mom married Vernon Lynch.
SNL Cast Member
Eddie Murphy at his mother’s house, Hempstead, Long Island, New York, January 15, 1982 – @Getty
In the early 1980s, he started to appear as a cast member of NBC’s “SNL.” Murphy earned about $4,500 per SNL episode.
“Being on ‘SNL’ gives you a unique experience that almost no one else has,” Murphy said in a later interview.
He made his big-screen debut in the 1982 film 48 Hrs. The film grossed over $78 million.
In 1984, he starred as Axel Foley in the cop action comedy film Beverly Hills Cop. This role became a career-defining role for Murphy.
He launched Eddie Murphy Television Enterprises in 1986.
Eddie Murphy imitates Bill Cosby during a stand-up comedy performance in Binghampton – @Getty
Beverly Hills Cop II was released in 1987, and Doctor Dolittle one year later.
Made his directorial debut
In 1989, Murphy made his directorial debut with the crime comedy-drama film Harlem Nights. Harlem Nights grossed $60.9 million.
Murphy also starred in The Nutty Professor, which was released in 1996. A sequel was released in 2000 to mixed critical reception.
In the summer of 1996, Murphy received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In 2001, he was the voice of Donkey in Shrek.
Sheryl Lee Ralph & Eddie Murphy – 1989 – @Getty
In 2007, he earned his first Academy Award nomination for his role in Dreamgirls.
In 2015, Murphy was the recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
On July 3, 2024, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F debuted on Netflix.
Wife
From March 1993 to April 2006, Eddie Murphy was married to Nicole Mitchell Murphy.
Eddie Murphy and Nicole Mitchell during Screening of “The Distinguished Gentleman” at Loew’s 19th Street Theater in New York City – @Getty
They first met in 1988 at the NAACP Image Awards. They remained friends after the divorce.
Second Marriage
In 2018, Murphy engaged to Australian model and actress Paige Butcher.
Eddie Murphy and Paige Butcher arrive at Spike TV’s “Eddie Murphy: One Night Only” at the Saban Theatre on November 3, 2012 in Beverly Hills – @Getty
In 2012, Murphy and Paige began dating in 2012. The two met on the set of “Big Momma’s House 2.”
On July 9, 2024, Eddie Murphy married Paige Butcher in a small ceremony on the island of Anguilla.
Children
Murphy has ten children with different partners.
With Nicole, he shares five children: son Myles and daughters Bella, Zola, Shayne, and Bria.
Eddie Murphy, his daughter Brea and Nicole Mitchell – @Getty
With Paige, Murphy has two children: son Max Charles (b. on Nov. 30, 2018) and daughter Izzy Oona (b. on May 3, 2016).
With Spice Girl Mel B, Eddie has one daughter named Angel Iris.
He also has a son, Christian, with Tamara Hood, and another son, Eric, with Paulette McNeely. In December 2024, Eric got engaged to Martin Lawrence’s daughter Jasmin.
“My kids are so great, normal people and nobody is like the Hollywood jerk kid,” Murphy said about his children in 2021. “I am so blessed with my kids.”
“My legacy is my 10 children,” the comedian said in another interview.
Height
5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
Eddie Murphy – Net Worth
Eddie Murphy during “Shrek 2” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals at Mann Village in Westwood – @Getty
So, how much is Eddie Murphy worth?
Murphy earned most of his wealth from starring in 73 movies, videos, and TV series — including Beverly Hills Cop series, Shrek series, The Nutty Professor, Dr. Dolittle, and more.
His films grossed about $7 billion worldwide.
He was enumerated $14 million for his voiceover role in Mulan.
For The Nutty Professor 1 and 2, Murphy was paid $60 million — base salary & 20% of the film’s gross receipts.
For Beverly Hills Cop, he accrued at least $40 million, while for Shrek film almost $35 million.
In 2019, he inked a deal with Netflix for a new comedy special deal worth $70 million.
Eddie Murphy appears on “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” at NBC Studios on November 1, 2011 in Burbank – @Getty
He released three albums:
- Love’s Alright
- So Happy
- How Could It Be
Therefore, Eddie Murphy has an estimated net worth of $200 million.
Real estate
In 1988, Murphy bought an eleven-bedroom and seventeen-bathroom mansion in North Beverly Park from Cher for $6.3 million. He sold it in 1994.
In 2001, the American actor bought a 3.7-acre lot in the Beverly Park neighborhood for $10 million. In 2003, Murphy finished the build of an 18,598-square-foot mansion on that lot. Some of the amenities include — a 4-car garage, a swimming pool, and a tennis court.
In 2007, he reportedly bought a private island in the Bahamas for $15 million.
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