BlogToday, one of the funniest men in Hollywood is having a birthday, so there’s sure to be lots of laughs as his loved ones celebrate Eddie Murphy turning 61 today. Let’s look at where Eddie might be celebrating, and some important sites and friends in his life.
Mansion in Beverly Hills, California
The $200 million Eddie has to his name has gone to lots of properties, including this $20 million Beverly Hills estate where he lives with his fiancee and their child. The 18,000 square foot mansion has ten bedrooms and seventeen bathrooms! It also has a tennis court, massive swimming pool, hot tub, barbecue pit, and even an underground vault.
He paid $10 million for the place in 2003, and has done massive renovations and upgrades. It’s in an extremely private neighborhood, and has landscaping and design features to add privacy for the extremely successful actor and his family.
House in Granite Bay, California
Over the years, Eddie has had several relationships, and has ten kids. His longest relationship was with Nicole Murphy, and the two had five kids together, before divorcing in 2006.
Nicole ended up with this massive $18 million mansion in the Sacramento suburb of Granite Bay. The lakeside property has 12,600 square feet, sits on 5 acres, and has gorgeous landscaping and amazing views of the nearby Sierra Nevada mountains. After their divorce, Nicole sold the house for about $6 million. It’s now in the hands of a tech billionaire and estimated to be worth $12 million.
Private Island, Bahamas
Eddie grew up in the projects in Brooklyn, and has worked incredibly hard to be where he is today. He’s keenly aware of how far he’s come, and calls all his luxuries and amenities “gravy” in a charmed life. Charmed, indeed, as he owns his own private island in the Bahamas.
In 2007, he paid about $15 million for Rooster Cay, close to the capital of Nassau. This isn’t even the first island he owned; he used to own a smaller island nearby. Must be nice to be so rich you can even upgrade your private islands!
Richard Pryor’s Home, Northridge, CA
Eddie Murphy has long listed comedian Richard Pryor, who died in 2005, as his strongest influence. The Black comedian came to fame in the 1970s, and never shied away from tough subjects in his comedy. He has been listed as an inspiration to many comedians, especially Black comedians, who admire the work he did in paving the way for those who came after him.
Richard lived in this LA-area house during the height of his fame, and infamy. While living here, Richard accidentally set himself on fire, and was rescued by the police. It sold for $2.5 million in 2017 to former NFL player Rashard Mendenhall.
Dave Chappelle’s Home in Yellow Springs, OH
Eddie has influenced comedy over the course of his career, and several comedians list him as having a major impact on their desire to become a comedian, style, or ability to succeed. Dave Chappelle, one of the most famous comedians these days, knows he owes a lot to Eddie Murphy.
Dave has been on top of the game, and famously walked away. He found happiness in Yellow Springs, Ohio, where the locals didn’t mind his fame, and he was able to live a normal life.
The 39 acre property has a 3,000 square foot home, and quite a bit of privacy. Dave has been buying up other properties in the area, and remains very involved in local politics, even with his Netflix specials these days.
Kevin Hart’s Mansion, Calabasas, CA
Kevin Hart has cited Eddie Murphy as a role model, and Kevin has certainly done well for himself following Eddie’s example. The famous comedic actor has amassed a fortune to rival Eddie, and has an amazing 42-acre estate in the high-end LA area of Calabasas. He paid $1.4 million for the first 26 acres of land, and built a custom mansion on the property. He more recently acquired the lot next door.
The outdoor amenities are amazing, including a basketball court, massive pool and spa, and huge cabana. Indoors, there are plenty of bedrooms, a home gym, master suite with multiple closets, and more.
No matter where Eddie is today, he’s sure to be celebrating his birthday. And with ten kids, he’s sure to be surrounded by family and loved ones wishing him a happy birthday. So, we can add our voices to the chorus and wish the influential and groundbreaking comedian a happy birthday!
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