Eddie Murphy is 65 as of October 2026, not almost 60: Biography.com lists his birth date as April 3, 1961. What the public can say about his life now is more limited than the headline suggests. His 2025 documentary Being Eddie offers a rare glimpse into his home and family, while his recent public appearances show that he remains connected to an active screen career. Neither gives a complete account of his private routine.
What is Eddie Murphy’s lifestyle like now?
The clearest recent window into Murphy’s personal world is Being Eddie, which premiered on Netflix on November 12, 2025. Netflix presents it as a look at his home and reflections on fame, faith, family, and his work, alongside interviews with peers and collaborators. Murphy described the access as unusual: “The only time the audience usually sees me is if I’m promoting a movie, so they’re not really ever seeing me,” he told Netflix. “They’re seeing my comic persona — doing my shtick. But in the documentary, this is me. This is my house, this is my family, and this is how I did it. For the first time, they’re getting a little peek at me.” (Netflix Tudum, November 12, 2025)
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That makes the film a personal glimpse, not a full lifestyle report. It does not establish a typical daily schedule, a current inventory of homes, spending habits, or a health regimen. Netflix’s documentary recap also records Murphy’s comments about taking time away from movies and returning to work, but those remarks are tied to the projects he discussed in 2025.
Does Eddie Murphy live a private life?
Murphy’s own description of the documentary draws a line between his public comic persona and the person he considers himself to be at home. The film provides a selective view of that private side, rather than ongoing access to his household. Its director, Angus Wall, framed the documentary around questions of how Murphy navigated fame and what guides him; that is the film’s premise, not evidence that viewers can see every part of his life.
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Public information supports a family-centered element in Murphy’s recent appearances, but not a detailed account of daily family life. Biography.com lists ten children and Paige Butcher as his spouse from 2024 onward. At the American Film Institute’s April 18, 2026 award event, Murphy thanked “all my family, all my kids and my beautiful wife.” Those public facts do not establish who lives together or how the family organizes its private life. (Biography.com; AFI, April 18, 2026)
Is Eddie Murphy still acting?
Yes. AFI’s official biography notes recent work including SNL50, The Pickup, and Being Eddie, and records AFI presenting him with its 51st Life Achievement Award on April 18, 2026. AFI also says Murphy is planned to reprise Donkey in a 2027 Shrek installment; that is a stated plan, not a guarantee of release on that date. The award tribute is available exclusively on Netflix, according to AFI’s announcement.
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His screen work spans comedies and dramas, as well as voice acting. Netflix’s context for the documentary points to Raw, Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America, Trading Places, The Nutty Professor, Shrek, and Dreamgirls as landmarks in that career (Netflix Tudum). Those titles describe his body of work, not his present-day habits.
What has Murphy said about taking time off?
In Netflix’s 2025 recap of Being Eddie, Murphy said he spent roughly five, six, or seven years away from making movies before returning to host Saturday Night Live in 2019. He described himself then as “rested and recharged.” In that same 2025 account, he said he was preparing for a George Clinton biopic and looking forward to The Pink Panther and Shrek projects. These are comments reported at that time; they should not be read as confirmation that each project remains active in October 2026.
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Where can you watch Being Eddie?
Netflix said the documentary premiered on November 12, 2025, and is streaming on its service. Because streaming availability can change by date and region, check the current Netflix listing for your location before watching.
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