Eddie murphy news
Here are some recent news updates about Eddie Murphy:
Recent Projects:
- Eddie Murphy is set to star in the upcoming Netflix comedy film "Coming 2 America", a sequel to the 1988 classic "Coming to America". The film is scheduled to be released in December 2020.
- Murphy is also set to star in the comedy film "Dolemite Is My Name", which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2019. The film is a biographical comedy-drama about the life of Rudy Ray Moore, a comedian and actor who created the character Dolemite.
Awards and Nominations:
- In 2019, Murphy was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical for his performance in "Dolemite Is My Name".
- In 2020, Murphy was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, which is presented by the Kennedy Center.
Personal Life:
- In 2019, Murphy's daughter, Bria Murphy, gave birth to his 10th child, a son named Max Charles Murphy.
- In 2020, Murphy's son, Christian Murphy, was arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting in Los Angeles.
Other News:
- In 2020, Murphy was involved in a controversy surrounding a stand-up comedy special he performed at the Fillmore in Miami Beach, Florida. The special was criticized for its use of racial slurs and stereotypes, and many people called for the special to be removed from streaming platforms.
- In 2019, Murphy was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with a star dedicated to his contributions to the film industry.