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Eddie Murphy Clarifies He Never Advised Nick Cannon as He Discusses Life as a Father of 10

The comedian uses a PEOPLE interview for his Netflix documentary to reflect on parenting a multigenerational family.

Overview

  • In a PEOPLE interview tied to Netflix's Being Eddie, Murphy reiterates he has 10 children whose ages range from 6 to 36.
  • He says he has never spoken with Nick Cannon and did not give him parenting advice despite frequent public comparisons.
  • Murphy underscores a key difference with Cannon, noting he did not have that many children when he was younger and adding, "God bless him."
  • He expresses pride in his children, calling them "all decent people," and says large families work if you can afford them.
  • Reporting outlines the family's makeup—five with ex-wife Nicole, three with past partners, two with wife Paige—and notes daughter Bria's pregnancy shown at the Nov. 12 Los Angeles premiere.