Eddie Murphy’s large family: the story and achievements of his 10 children
30 may 2025 в 13:13
Eddie Murphy — a beloved actor and comedian since his debut on Saturday Night Live in 1980. His long and memorable career includes winning Emmy and Golden Globe awards, among others, but Eddie built a family to share his success. His 10 children were born from relationships with five different women, and it seems the comedian from «Delirious» has a strong bond with his children.
In total, Eddie has six daughters and four sons. The ages of his children vary greatly, from 4 to 33 years old. The actor expressed pride in all of his children. «I really lucked out with my kids. There’s not a bad one in the bunch, they’re really good people», - he told People magazine in 2016. Learn more about Eddie’s 10 children here.
Eddie’s eldest son, Eric Murphy, 33, was born to Eddie’s girlfriend Paulette McNeely in July 1989. Although he mostly stayed out of the spotlight and led a private life, Eric is now married to Jasmine Lawrence, the daughter of another famous comedian, Martin Lawrence.
Bria Murphy, 33, Eddie’s eldest daughter. Her mother is Nicole Mitchell, with whom Eddie has five children. She is an artist, regularly exhibiting her paintings (and photos of herself painting) on her Instagram. Many of her works are stunning portraits of black women. In addition to being an artist herself, Bria is also a co-founder of the ArtUs gallery. Bria has also played several roles in film and television, notably in the movie «The Perfect Match» in 2016, where she played Mimi, according to IMDb. Bria married her love Michael Xavier in July 2022. Eddie proudly walked his daughter down the aisle.
Eddie had Christian Murphy, 32, with his girlfriend Tamara Hood in November 1990. Although Christian also keeps a low profile, he has posted several cute family photos of the extended Murphy family on his Instagram, showing that all the stepbrothers and stepsisters gather together for holidays from time to time.
Eddie’s second child with Nicole, Miles Mitchell Murphy, 30, was also the first child to make the comedian a grandfather. Miles and his longtime girlfriend Carly Olivia welcomed their little girl Evie Isla on July 2, 2019. Celebrating Evie’s second birthday, Carly shared a photo of the young family on Instagram. «You are our whole world, Evie Isla Murphy. Mom and Dad love you so much, little bee», - she wrote.
Eddie’s third child with Nicole, Shayne Audra Murphy, 28, was born in October 1994. While some of her siblings followed in their father’s footsteps and chose a career in acting, Shayne preferred to pursue a career in modeling. She regularly shares beautiful photos of her stunning outfits on Instagram.
Zola Ivy Murphy, 23, was welcomed into the world by Eddie and Nicole on December 24, 1999. Like her sister, Zola also aspires to a career in modeling. In addition to the fashion industry, Zola made her debut on a reality show with her mother and some of her brothers and sisters on VH1's «Hollywood Exes».
Eddie’s youngest child with Nicole was Bella Murphy, 20, who was born in January 2002. Like her father, Bella is trying to make a name for herself in Hollywood and is pursuing an acting career. Her debut role was a big one. She starred alongside her father in the comedy «Coming 2 America». Eddie was undoubtedly thrilled to work with his daughter on the film. «You know, if you have kids, your child can be in a school play, and your heart will burst with pride. Watching her on set, seeing her, I had a big proud dad moment every day», - he said on Today in February 2021.
After Eddie’s divorce from Nicole in 2006, he had a brief relationship with Spice Girl Melanie Brown. From this relationship, their daughter Angel Iris Murphy Brown, 15, was born in 2007. When Mel B first gave birth to Angel, the couple had some disagreements, where Eddie said he needed a DNA test to prove that the little girl was his, according to People in June 2007
In total, Eddie has six daughters and four sons. The ages of his children vary greatly, from 4 to 33 years old. The actor expressed pride in all of his children. «I really lucked out with my kids. There’s not a bad one in the bunch, they’re really good people», - he told People magazine in 2016. Learn more about Eddie’s 10 children here.
Eddie’s eldest son, Eric Murphy, 33, was born to Eddie’s girlfriend Paulette McNeely in July 1989. Although he mostly stayed out of the spotlight and led a private life, Eric is now married to Jasmine Lawrence, the daughter of another famous comedian, Martin Lawrence.
Bria Murphy, 33, Eddie’s eldest daughter. Her mother is Nicole Mitchell, with whom Eddie has five children. She is an artist, regularly exhibiting her paintings (and photos of herself painting) on her Instagram. Many of her works are stunning portraits of black women. In addition to being an artist herself, Bria is also a co-founder of the ArtUs gallery. Bria has also played several roles in film and television, notably in the movie «The Perfect Match» in 2016, where she played Mimi, according to IMDb. Bria married her love Michael Xavier in July 2022. Eddie proudly walked his daughter down the aisle.
Eddie had Christian Murphy, 32, with his girlfriend Tamara Hood in November 1990. Although Christian also keeps a low profile, he has posted several cute family photos of the extended Murphy family on his Instagram, showing that all the stepbrothers and stepsisters gather together for holidays from time to time.
Eddie’s second child with Nicole, Miles Mitchell Murphy, 30, was also the first child to make the comedian a grandfather. Miles and his longtime girlfriend Carly Olivia welcomed their little girl Evie Isla on July 2, 2019. Celebrating Evie’s second birthday, Carly shared a photo of the young family on Instagram. «You are our whole world, Evie Isla Murphy. Mom and Dad love you so much, little bee», - she wrote.
Eddie’s third child with Nicole, Shayne Audra Murphy, 28, was born in October 1994. While some of her siblings followed in their father’s footsteps and chose a career in acting, Shayne preferred to pursue a career in modeling. She regularly shares beautiful photos of her stunning outfits on Instagram.
Zola Ivy Murphy, 23, was welcomed into the world by Eddie and Nicole on December 24, 1999. Like her sister, Zola also aspires to a career in modeling. In addition to the fashion industry, Zola made her debut on a reality show with her mother and some of her brothers and sisters on VH1's «Hollywood Exes».
Eddie’s youngest child with Nicole was Bella Murphy, 20, who was born in January 2002. Like her father, Bella is trying to make a name for herself in Hollywood and is pursuing an acting career. Her debut role was a big one. She starred alongside her father in the comedy «Coming 2 America». Eddie was undoubtedly thrilled to work with his daughter on the film. «You know, if you have kids, your child can be in a school play, and your heart will burst with pride. Watching her on set, seeing her, I had a big proud dad moment every day», - he said on Today in February 2021.
After Eddie’s divorce from Nicole in 2006, he had a brief relationship with Spice Girl Melanie Brown. From this relationship, their daughter Angel Iris Murphy Brown, 15, was born in 2007. When Mel B first gave birth to Angel, the couple had some disagreements, where Eddie said he needed a DNA test to prove that the little girl was his, according to People in June 2007
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