Eddie Murphy Opens Up About Family and Career in New Netflix Documentary
Comedy legend Eddie Murphy provides a rare look into his personal life in the new Netflix documentary Being Eddie, where he reflects on his ten children, including one with Mel B, and his remarkable four-decade career in Hollywood.
Murphy, 64, is best known for his unforgettable roles as Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop, Sherman Klump in The Nutty Professor, and as the voice of Donkey in Shrek. Though he’s been a major figure in entertainment for more than forty years, he has seldom shown his true self on camera, making this documentary especially revealing.
“There’s a great clip of Eddie on a talk show early in his career, talking about how he’s always been able to do impersonations and different voices. He talks about how his mom used to ask him, ‘Who’s Eddie? What voice is Eddie’s voice?’ This movie answers that question,” said Angus Wall, director of Being Eddie.
“Eddie has played a lot of different characters over the last 40-plus years, but he has never played himself onscreen before. He opens up his world and his heart, and I think people are going to really enjoy spending time with him.”
The film traces his journey from being inspired by a Richard Pryor album at 15 to pursuing his dream of becoming a stand-up comedian by 18.
“I remember when I turned 18, comics saying, ‘Hey, man, I thought you were going to get famous when you’re 18.’”
Murphy Reflects on His True Voice
Through candid interviews and unseen footage, Murphy explores how he found his unique comedic voice beyond the many characters he has portrayed, showing fans a more personal and grounded version of himself.
Author’s Summary: Eddie Murphy’s new Netflix documentary unveils a heartfelt, humorous look at his private family life and four-decade evolution from stand-up prodigy to Hollywood legend.