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Eddie Murphy Defends ‘Norbit’ After Rumors It Cost Him Oscar For ‘Dreamgirls’: “Ain’t That Bad”

AUG 7 – Eddie Murphy defended Norbit despite multiple Razzie Awards and box office losses, while naming his top four favorite films including Coming to America and Dreamgirls.

  • Eddie Murphy discussed his career and films, including his 2007 comedy Norbit, in a recent video interview with Speedy Morman.
  • Murphy reflected on Norbit's critical failure and Razzie Awards despite his Oscar nomination for Dreamgirls arriving just before the film's release.
  • He mentioned that Norbit, The Adventures of Pluto Nash, and Holy Man were among his least successful films, but expressed affection for Norbit, saying it still amuses him.
  • Murphy revealed he auditioned only once in his career, denied the 1998 lead role in Rush Hour, and values films like The Nutty Professor as representative of his work.
  • Despite past setbacks, Murphy vowed to stop doing bad movies and rebounded with 2019's Dolemite Is My Name, reflecting on nearly 50 years in entertainment.
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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
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