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Eddie Murphy, Father of 10, Says His Parenting 'Superpower' Is Being 'Always Present'

He introduced the line at the Being Eddie premiere, crediting wife Paige Butcher with holding their blended family together.

Overview

  • Murphy told PEOPLE his children range in age from 6 to 36 and that he shares them with five women.
  • He dismissed comparisons to Nick Cannon, saying he has never spoken to him and offered no parenting advice.
  • Murphy added that he didn’t have many children when he was younger, noting that Cannon’s situation differs.
  • He reiterated that having many kids "just happened" and said people should have as many children as they can afford.
  • Being Eddie, directed by Angus Wall, premiered Nov. 12 at Netflix’s Tudum Theater in Los Angeles and is now streaming; Murphy and Butcher wed in a small 2024 ceremony in Anguilla.