Edward Regan Murphy (born April 3, 1961) is an American actor, comedian, and singer.
Murphy was a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1980 to 1984. He has worked as a stand-up comedian and was ranked No. 10 on Comedy Central's list of the 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time.
In films, Murphy has received Golden Globe Award nominations for his performances in 48 Hrs., the Beverly Hills Cop series, Trading Places, The Nutty Professor, and Dolemite Is My Name. In 2007, he won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor and received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of soul singer James "Thunder" Early in Dreamgirls.
SHE'S locked in a fresh courtroom wrangle with her ex Eddie Murphy after asking him to pay more child support for their teen daughter.
Yet Mel B's relationship with the Hollywood star hasn't always been rocky - with the Spice Girl once describing Eddie as the "love of my life".
Mel, one fifth of the best-selling girl group of all time, and Eddie met back in 2006, following the actor's divorce from his ex-wife Nicole Mitchell.
They clapped eyes on each other during a party at Eddie's home in Beverly Hills, California, complete with a giant hot tub, bowling alley and gym.
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