How many kids does Eddie Murphy have? Everything to know about his kids as actor reveals his son Eric got married in private ceremony

In addition to being a Hollywood legend, Eddie Murphy is a happy father of ten kids. The actor recently disclosed that Eric Murphy, his oldest son, married long-term companion Jasmin Lawrence in a secret ceremony, officially becoming in-laws with fellow comic Martin Lawrence.

Murphy revealed the news during an interview on The Jennifer Hudson Show in May 2025, stating:

"They just had the two of them and the preacher."

A small gathering was held in relation to Eric and Jasmin's wedding. After they went public in 2021, the couple got engaged in November 2024.

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Eddie Murphy's ten children

Murphy has ten children, four of whom are males and six of which are females. Their names are Eric (1989), Bria (1989), Christian (1990), Myles (1992), Shayne (1994), Zola (1999), Bella (2002), Angel (2007), Izzy (2016), and Max (2018).

The star has previously declared on his appearance on Marc Maron's WTF podcast:

"I love fatherhood. I am so blessed with my kids. I don't have one bad seed. I don't have any like 'Oh you are the one.' I don't have any of that. My kids are so great, normal people — and nobody is like the Hollywood jerk kid."

More information about his children:

From his brief relationship with Paulette McNeely:

1. Eric Murphy

• Was born on July 10, 1989. With his ex-girlfriend Paulette McNeely. Eddie's oldest son maintains a low profile. His relationship with Martin Lawrence's daughter, Jasmin Lawrence, brought him attention. In May 2025, the pair was married in a secret ceremony.

From his marriage from 1993 to 2006 to Nicole Mitchell Murphy:

1) Bria Murphy

• On November 18, 1989, Eddie and Nicole Mitchell had their first daughter. Bria is an actress and visual artist who has appeared in several TV shows and films, including Hollywood Exes and Daddy Day Care. In July 2022, she married Michael Xavier, an actor.

2) Myles Murphy

• His second kid with Nicole Mitchell who was born in Novmber 7, 1992. Despite his tendency to keep things secret, Myles made Eddie a grandfather in 2019 when his daughter, Evie Isla, was born with partner Carly Fink. In September 2023, the pair tied the knot.

3) Shayne Audra Murphy

• Third child with Nicole Mitchell. She was born on October 10, 1994. She is active on Instagram and posts food and lifestyle photos. She made an appearance on Season 2 of Hollywood Exes and Claim to Fame.

4) Zola Ivy Murphy

• Born in December 24, 1999. She was his fourth daughter with Nicole. In addition, Zola featured in Hollywood Exes and often shares her fashion-forward aesthetic on Instagram.

5) Bella Zahra Murphy

• Born in January 29, 2002, she is Eddie Murphy and Nicole's youngest child. By appearing in shows like Coming 2 America and Dollface on Hulu, Bella has paved her own way in the entertainment business.

Brief relationship with Tamara Hood:

1) Christian Murphy

• Born on November 29, 1990. He is the son of Eddie Murphy and his ex-girlfriend Tamara Hood. Christian's filmography includes appearances in Cougar's Inc. Though he periodically posts updates on social media, he mostly avoids the spotlight.

From his relationship with Mel B:

1) Angel Iris Murphy Brown

• Born on April 3, 2007. Melanie Brown (Mel B), the singer member of the Spice Girls, shares Angel with Eddie Murphy. Despite early legal issues, Angel and her father and siblings have a strong connection.

With his current partner Paige Butcher:

1) Izzy Oona Murphy

• Born on May 3, 2016. Izzy Oona Murphy is Eddie Murphy's first child with his current wife, Paige Butcher. In July 2024, the pair, who had been dating since 2012, tied the knot in a secret ceremony in the Caribbean.

2) Max Charles Murphy

• Born on November 30, 2018. Max is Eddie Murphy and Paige Butcher's youngest kid. Max, who was named after Eddie's late brother Charlie Murphy, was first made known to followers through an Instagram post made by his sister Bria.

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Eric Murphy's marriage to Jasmin Lawrence

In a recent private marriage ceremony, Eddie Murphy's eldest son, Eric Murphy, wed Jasmin Lawrence, the daughter of fellow comedian Martin Lawrence. Jasmin's uncle introduced the pair, who started dating in 2021 and were engaged in November 2024, so their relationship was a real family affair immediately.

They decided to marry in a private church ceremony with just the couple and a preacher present. During an interview on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Eddie Murphy announced the news, joking that Martin Lawrence was "lucky" not to have had to pay for a big wedding and expressing his enthusiasm over the marriage.

Eddie Murphy also joked that Martin Lawrence "dodged the bill for a huge wedding" .

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Eddie Murphy, who most recently starred in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F and is getting ready to reprise his role as Donkey in Shrek 5, keeps finding a balance between his family and Hollywood life. However, it's clear off-screen that he loves playing the part of "Dad."

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