Overview

• Murphy insisted during a Complex interview that Norbit “ain’t that bad,” pushing back on its inclusion among his worst films.
• He noted the film was written and approved in collaboration with his late brother Charlie Murphy to ensure its comedic intent.
• Norbit was released shortly after his Oscar nomination for Dreamgirls and later received multiple Golden Raspberry Awards.
• The 2007 comedy also earned an Academy Award nomination for its transformative makeup work.
• The film’s $159 million return on a $60 million budget underscored its popularity among audiences despite harsh critical responses.