Eddie Murphy is everywhere again, and the internet can't stop talking about it. His triumphant return to Saturday Night Live for its fiftieth anniversary paired with a revealing Netflix documentary has kicked off what critics are calling the comedy legend's biggest renaissance yet.
The Netflix Documentary That Changes Everything
On November fourteenth, Netflix unleashed a comprehensive documentary about eddie murphy's legendary career, packed with rare footage from his early stand-up days and behind-the-scenes SNL moments that even die-hard fans have never witnessed. The special goes far beyond typical biographical material, digging into the personal life of a man who walked away from comedy at his absolute peak.
Why This Moment Matters
The 5 Bombshells Everyone's Talking About
1. Ten Kids, Maximum Chaos
Murphy openly discusses his ten children and admits his Beverly Hills mansion transforms into complete pandemonium during holidays. His description of kids everywhere and deafening noise levels humanizes a superstar who’s been notoriously private about family life.
Murphy openly discusses his ten children and admits his Beverly Hills mansion transforms into complete pandemonium during holidays. His description of kids everywhere and deafening noise levels humanizes a superstar who’s been notoriously private about family life.
2. A Nine-Million-Dollar Palace
His Beverly Hills compound spans thirty-two rooms and includes a private bowling alley and movie theater. The property proves he's still living large after decades in the game.
His Beverly Hills compound spans thirty-two rooms and includes a private bowling alley and movie theater. The property proves he's still living large after decades in the game.
3. Netflix's Massive Bet
The streaming giant signed Murphy to a huge deal that includes Beverly Hills Cop four—which just dropped a trailer that looks absolutely wild—and Coming to America three, now officially confirmed.
The streaming giant signed Murphy to a huge deal that includes Beverly Hills Cop four—which just dropped a trailer that looks absolutely wild—and Coming to America three, now officially confirmed.
4. SNL's Longest Ovation
During the fiftieth anniversary special, eddie murphy reprised classic characters like Mister Robinson and Gumby, earning the longest standing ovation of the entire night and proving his cultural impact remains unmatched.
During the fiftieth anniversary special, eddie murphy reprised classic characters like Mister Robinson and Gumby, earning the longest standing ovation of the entire night and proving his cultural impact remains unmatched.
5. Stand-Up Is Back
After more than thirty years away from the stage, Murphy confirmed he's working on his first stand-up special since the eighties, with filming reportedly happening later this year.
After more than thirty years away from the stage, Murphy confirmed he's working on his first stand-up special since the eighties, with filming reportedly happening later this year.
What's Next for the Comedy King
Beverly Hills Cop four premieres on Netflix this summer, while his new stand-up special remains in production. The documentary is currently sitting in Netflix's top five in America and shows no signs of slowing down.
Did you catch his SNL appearance? What shocked you most about his personal revelations? Drop your favorite Eddie Murphy moment in the comments below.