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Eddie Murphy Puts Fatherhood First, Shrugs Off Nick Cannon Comparisons as Netflix Doc Debuts

He says his parenting "superpower" is constant presence in his children's lives.

Overview

  • At the Los Angeles premiere of Being Eddie, Murphy said his key strength as a dad is being consistently present at home.
  • The 64-year-old emphasizes pride in his 10 children, whose ages range from 6 to 36.
  • He told People he has never spoken to Nick Cannon and did not give him parenting advice.
  • Murphy said people should have as many children as they can afford, calling his large family "the best thing ever."
  • Being Eddie is now streaming on Netflix following its Nov. 12 premiere, and photos from the event show daughter Bria pregnant as he prepares to become a grandfather again.