With a career spanning over 40 years, Eddie Murphy is a certified comedy legend. And while the fact that he has been on our screens for 4 decades might be hard to reconcile with his perpetual youthfulness, Murphy is indeed an acting veteran. From Saturday Night Live to his recent sequel to '80s hit Coming to America, the multitalented star has enjoyed an illustrious career. But despite all his fame and fortune, he is noticeably reticent when it comes to discussing his private life.
Amazingly, Murphy is father to ten children. Considering his large brood, he has managed to (for the most part) shield his kids from the spotlight. But it turns out that they, too, lead fascinating lives. Here's everything we know about the actor's 10 kids.
10 He Has 5 Baby Mommas
Incredibly, Eddie Murphy has 5 baby mommas. Although that sounds like a lot, it's not too bad considering that he has 10 children. In the late '80s and early '90s, he welcomed his first kids, Eric and Christian, with girlfriends Paulette McNeely and Tamara Hood respectively.
Then, in 1993, he married Nicole Mitchell and they had 5 kids together: Bria, Miles, Shayne, Zola, and Bella. In the mid 2000s, he had a fling with Spice Girl Mel B and they had a daughter, Angel, born in 2007. With current girlfriend Paige Butcher, he has a daughter, Izzy, aged 5, and a son, Max, aged 2.
9 This Is The Heartbreaking Story Behind His Youngest Son's Name
Murphy is currently in a relationship with Australian actress Paige Butcher, who is almost 20 years his junior. When his youngest son was born in 2018, Murphy decided to name him Max Charles.
This is in tribute to the actor's brother, comedian Charlie Murphy, who tragically died of leukaemia a year before his son's birth. He was just 57. In a poignant move, Max Charles was named after the uncle he will never meet.
8 Eric Followed In His Dad's Footsteps, But Christian Prefers A Quiet Life
As the eldest son of Eddie Murphy, 31-year-old Eric has a lot to live up to. But he is making it on his own as a writer and voice actor. According to Avalon Management, who represent Eric, he is currently working on his own animated series.
Meanwhile, Christian, 30, lives a quiet life away from the media spotlight and has no public social media accounts, though he has supported his dad at film premieres.
7 This Is How Much Eddie Pays In Child Support
As father to 10 kids and with a net worth of $130 million, it's pretty much inevitable that Murphy has been left with hefty child support bills.
For his 14-year-old daughter Angel, he pays Mel B $51,000 a month, which will amount to $10 million once the teen reaches the age of 18.
6 Bella Murphy Was In 'Coming 2 America'
Eddie Murphy fans were overjoyed when Coming 2 America, the long awaited sequel, was finally released after the actor's 8 year break from acting.
Accordingly, eagle-eyed viewers may have noticed that one of King Akeem's daughters was actually played by Murphy's IRL daughter, Bella. Although Bella, 19, has no upcoming projects listed on her IMDB page, we look forward to seeing more from the talented young star in future.
5 Eddie Is A Granddaddy Now
In 2019, Murphy became a grandfather for the first time. His son Miles, 28, bears a striking resemblance to his famous dad and is the first of the Murphy children to have kids.
With girlfriend Carly Fink, Miles welcomed his daughter, Evie, into the world. Fink frequently posts photos of the toddler on Instagram and she is absolutely adorable.
4 This Is How Rich Bria Murphy Is
The eldest daughter of Murphy, 31-year-old Bria originally dabbled in acting, but now devotes her time to working as a visual artist and has been selling her art to collectors.
Her artistic career has proven lucrative, as she boats an impressive net worth of $5 million. The young artist's paintings are often exhibited on her social media accounts and she is seriously talented.
3 Shayne Is An Aspiring Model
The stunning Shayne Audra is now 26-years-old and, unsurprisingly, she is embarking on a career as a model. Boasting over 55k Instagram followers, the elegant Shayne is evidently popular, with a penchant for posting bikini and lingerie pics.
2 Zola Embraces Her Natural Beauty
At 21, Zola is one of the younger Murphy kids. Like her sister Shayne, Zola is remarkably stunning. On Instagram, she's all about keeping it real, posting mostly unfiltered shots and celebrating her natural beauty. In a world oversaturated with FaceTune and Photoshop, we commend Zola for not giving into unrealistic beauty standards.
1 He Is Starting To Get To Know His Daughter, Angel
Murphy's relationship with his second youngest daughter, Angel, who recently turned 14, has been strained for some time. This is due to the acrimonious split he had with her mom, Mel B.
In fact, Murphy denied paternity for quite some time until a DNA test proved that he is in fact the father. But he is now mending things with his teen daughter, as he has reportedly been making an effort to get to know her.