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Eddie Murphy Calls Fatherhood His 'Superpower' as 'Being Eddie' Debuts on Netflix

He highlights constant presence with his 10 children in a blended family spanning decades.

Overview

  • At the Nov. 12 Los Angeles premiere, Murphy said his parenting strength is being "always, always present" and that his kids can pinpoint where he is at home.
  • The 64-year-old affirms he has 10 children ages 6 to 36 with five mothers, including wife Paige Butcher.
  • He says he has never spoken with Nick Cannon and offered no advice, noting he did not have so many children at Cannon’s younger age.
  • On having a large brood, Murphy says that if you can afford it, you should have as many children as you can afford.
  • He credits Butcher, whom he married in 2024 in Anguilla, with pulling the family together, as Being Eddie is now streaming after its Los Angeles premiere.