The hilarious Eddie Murphy first made a name for himself on “Saturday Night Live” in the 1980s. Since then, the comedian has become an award-winning actor and global superstar.
Even if you haven’t seen any of the movies he starred in, you’ve probably heard his voice. He played the voice of Mushu in Disney’s “Mulan” and was Donkey in DreamWork’s “Shrek.”
Eddie Murphy is also a dad — quite a prolific one, in fact. His 10, yes 10, talented children were born over the course of 29 years, to five different women. From oldest to youngest, here’s a look at the Murphy clan.
Eddie Murphy and Paulette McNeely: One Son
Kids they share together
1. Eric Murphy: Born July 10, 1989
The Scoop on Eddie Murphy and Paulette McNeely
Eddie Murphy first became a dad when his then-girlfriend Paulette McNeely gave birth to a son, Eric, in the late 1980s. Their relationship didn’t last long, however. Eddie Murphy welcomed his second child just months later with actress Nicole Mitchell.
Fun fact: Eric Murphy is currently dating Jasmin Lawrence, daughter of actor and comedian Martin Lawrence, pictured above.
Eddie Murphy and Tamara Hood: One Son
Kids they share together
1. Christian Murphy: Born Nov. 29, 1990
The Scoop on Eddie Murphy and Tamara Hood
During a temporary separation from his long-term partner Nicole Mitchell, Eddie Murphy was in a brief relationship with Tamara Hood. Little is known about Hood, and even today, she remains off the radar.
Fun fact: Unlike many of Murphy’s other children, Christian Murphy has stayed out of the limelight and elected not to pursue an acting career like his dad.
Eddie Murphy and Nicole Mitchell: Three Daughters and Two Sons
Kids they share together
- Bria Murphy: Born Nov. 18, 1989
- Miles Mitchell Murphy: Born Nov. 7, 1992
- Shayne Audra Murphy: Born Oct. 10,1994
- Zola Ivy Murphy: Born Dec. 24, 1999
- Bella Zahra Murphy: Jan. 29, 2002
The Scoop on Eddie Murphy and Nicole Mitchell
Eddie Murphy met Nicole Mitchell in 1988 at an NAACP Image Awards Show. They had one child together, Bria, just a year later, before temporarily parting ways.
Despite the fact that Murphy had a fling with Tamara Hood, along with his third child, he and Mitchell reunited and had four more children together over the course of a decade.
His relationship with Mitchell was one of his most serious. The pair married in 1993 at the Plaza Hotel in New York City and remained together until Mitchell filed for divorce in 2005.
Fun fact: Shayne Murphy, Eddie’s fifth child and his third with Nicole Mitchell, has become a social media influencer with over 56,000 followers on Instagram.
Eddie Murphy and Melanie Brown: One Daughter
Kids they share together:
- Angel Iris Murphy Brown: Born April 3, 2007
The Scoop on Eddie Murphy and Melanie Brown
Soon after his divorce with Mitchell was finalized, Eddie Murphy began dating Melanie Brown, better known as “Scary Spice.”
Although Mel B. was open with the media about the child’s paternity during her pregnancy, Murphy was skeptical. He demanded a paternity test when Angel was born, which confirmed he was her father.
He agreed in court to pay about $26,000 per month in child support. He was initially uninvolved in her upbringing, but has reportedly taken more initiative to build a relationship with her in recent years.
Fun fact: Angel has a total of 11 half-siblings, including 9 on her dad’s side and 2 on her mom’s side.
Eddie Murphy and Paige Butcher: One Daughter and One Son
Kids they share together:
- Izzy Oona Murphy: Born May 3, 2016
- Max Charles Murphy: Born Nov. 30, 2018
The Scoop on Eddie Murphy and Paige Butcher
Despite numerous failed relationships and one failed marriage, Eddie Murphy wasn’t ready to give up on love. He had his fifth daughter with model Paige Butcher in 2016, followed by his fifth son in 2018.
Butcher and Murphy got engaged that same year.
Fun fact: Max’s middle name, Charles, is a tribute to Charlie Murphy, Eddie’s late brother who lost his battle with leukemia in 2017.
Is Eddie Murphy Done? Who Knows
Ten kids with five different women isn’t the most conventional arrangement, but family is family. It’s clear that all of his children are loved, cared for and want for nothing, so who are we to judge?
The actor seems to be quite happy with his gorgeous fiancée, so perhaps he’ll eventually add No. 11 to the bunch.