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Eddie Murphy has been everywhere this week thanks to his highly anticipated Netflix documentary Being Eddie which dropped November 12. On the Today show he sat down with Al Roker for a rare, honest discussion about his life and legacy, giving fans a candid look at his five-decade career and personal life, including his ten children and new role as a grandfather. Murphy explained that the documentary comes ahead of his official 50th anniversary in show business next year. According to Murphy this massive career milestone prompted him to finally pull back the curtain, because commemorating such longevity—nearly 50 movies, countless awards, and surviving the wild world of Hollywood—is something few can claim.
This round of press has brought out some truly human moments, including Eddie reminiscing about his childhood, how fame and fortune never unmoored him, and how the loss of his brother Charlie remains the most difficult thing he’s faced. Today also reports Murphy credits his grounding to his large, tight-knit family. Offscreen, he joked about his granddad status now that the leather-suited stand-up from Delirious days is long gone, but he didn’t close the door on a return to stand-up. Both Today and WBLS highlight that Eddie is still open to revisiting the stage, with WBLS relaying his now oft-quoted line: if he wakes up and feels it would be fun again, he’ll do it, but the joy has to come first.
Business-wise, Murphy gave viewers an inside look at his sprawling 85 million dollar Beverly Hills mansion, as covered by Realtor.com, revealing more of his hands-on role as a father of ten. The documentary originally started out as a project to follow his return to stand-up before the pandemic intervened; Eddie pivoted instead to reflect on his journey, and the result is a film that many critics are calling essential viewing for any fan of comedy or showbiz longevity.
As for recent headlines, AOL zeroes in on Murphy’s unique love-hate relationship with awards shows, and AARP covers his surprising wish to forgo a traditional funeral altogether—he wants a simple cremation when the time comes. The Times of India points to Murphy’s position as one of the rare comic icons truly to have spanned generations; the industry is already celebrating his marathon run. Social media has been buzzing with clips from his new doc and interview quotes about his legacy and possible return to the stage. No major gossip or controversy has surfaced, but fans are closely watching for updates on which classic comedy Murphy may revive for his next big project—a 1960s comedy is apparently on his radar, though details remain speculative for now.
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