Eddie Murphy is a family man, with 10 children from five different children. It's certainly an impressive number, and the comedian has commented on the mixed reaction he gets for it.
"Men kind of look at me like, 'He’s crazy. How much did that [expletive] cost?' And women, there's something sexy about it. 'Eddie Murphy must be doing his thing. Eddie Murphy be gettin’ it in'", he said.
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe Shrek actor settled down in 2012 with Paige Butcher, who he got engaged to in 2018. The couple tied the knot in 2024. Aside from his former wives and mothers to his children, the star has also notably dated Whitney Houston and Tracey Edmonds, who he was married to for fourteen days.
The comedian's Netflix documentary Being Eddie was released on November 12, and in the trailer the doting father proudly shared: "It's all about my children."
© David LivingstonHere are Eddie Murphy's 10 children.
Eric Murphy, 36
© @ericmurphy777The actor welcomed his first son, Eric Murphy, in 1989. His mother is Paulette McNeely, though little is known about her relationship with the Coming to America lead. Eric has pursued a career in writing and voice acting, like his father. He's been connected to Martin Lawrence's daughter Jasmin since 2021. The pair got engaged in 2024 and they tied the knot a year later.
Bria Murphy, 36
© Paul ArchuletaThe same year, he welcomed his first daughter, Bria Murphy, whose mom is Nicole Mitchell, who he married in 1993. Bria was born November 18, 1989. As well as appearing on screen in TV shows like Love That Girl and The Game, Bria is an artist.
Eddie said of his daughter's work: "I’m glad that people get to see how talented she is. We’ve known for years how talented she is. It’s exciting to see her stuff up on the walls… I’m having all of those proud parent feelings."
Bria got married to actor Michael Xavier in 2022. In 2024, Bria alongside her sisters Shayne and Bella, attended their father's red carpet premiere of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. to show their support.
Christian Murphy, 35
© @christian_murphy InstagramThe following year, in 1990 and before tying the knot with Nicole, he welcomed another son, Christian Murphy, with Tamara Hood. He has dabbled in acting, appearing in The Sheild, and in Cougars Inc.
Myles Mitchell Murphy, 33
© LUCY NICHOLSONEddie and Nicole welcomed Myles in 1992, who avoids social media but has walked a number of red carpets with his father, including Nutty Professor II and Shrek Forever After.
Myles gave Eddie his first grandchild, Evie Isla, on June 2, 2019 with long time partner Carly Fink, who he married in 2023. In 2024, the happy couple welcomed Zuri Liv Murphy into the world.
Shayne Audra Murphy, 31
© Paul ArchuletaNicole and Eddie had Shayne in 1994, and although she hasn't pursued a career in acting, she has appeared on two reality TV shows: Hollywood Exes and Claim to Fame, which she claimed Eddie watched.
"He’s very trusting of my judgment," she said. "He’s been watching the show. We were just in Hawaii together and when we got in, my whole family watched it together. It was really cute. He’s really invested."
Shayne is active on social media and often posts her dog and her travels on her personal account, as well as her cooking and recipes on a food-dedicated account.
Zola Ivy Murphy, 26
© @zola.ivy InstagramIn 1999, Eddie and Nicole had Zola, who is a model, reportedly represented by Select Models Management. She has also appeared on VH1's Hollywood Exes in 2014 like her sister Shayne. Zola enjoys sharing her outfits and selfies on her social media page.
© Photo: Getty ImagesBella Zahra Murphy, 23
© @bellamurphy._Eddie's final child with Nicole, Bella, was born in 2002. An actress, she appeared in Coming 2 America with her father, and Fairyland. She also appeared in an episode of Dollface. Eddie and Bella were Essence's cover stars together in February 2021.
Angel Iris Murphy Brown, 18
© Jon KopaloffNot long after divorcing Nicole, Eddie started dating Melanie Brown, aka Spice Girl Mel B. They had one daughter together, Angel Iris, in 2007. Eddie contended paternity for Angel, which was confirmed with a blood test; Mel stated he had not sought out a relationship with his daughter.
As of 2018, their relationship is solidified with Mel saying: "And at the end of the day we have a beautiful daughter together, Angel, who is 11 years old, and she’s actually staying with him right now whilst I’m here working."
Izzy Oona Murphy, nine
After meeting Paige, the couple welcomed their first child Izzy Oona in 2016. The pair got engaged in 2018 and tied the knot in 2024.
Max Charles Murphy, seven
Two years later they had their second, Max Charles in 2018, not long after their engagement.
