Eddie Murphy Stands By ‘Norbit’ Despite Speculation Film Lost Him the ‘Dreamgirls’ Oscar

Eddie Murphy defends one of his most maligned roles

Actor starred in one of the most critically reviled films of the Noughties, for which he received several Razzie awards

Eddie Murphy Stands By ‘Norbit’ Despite Speculation Film Lost Him the ‘Dreamgirls’ Oscar

“Here’s the thing with ‘Norbit’ — it came out and they gave me Razzie Awards for worst actress, worst actor and worst actor of the decade. And I was like, ‘Come on now,’” Murphy said.

Eddie Murphy Says 'Norbit' "Ain’t That Bad" and Rejects Oscars Backlash - Screen Realm

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Eddie Murphy defends Norbit: "It ain't that bad!"

Eddie Murphy has given us some all-time comedy classics, and, like any Hollywood veteran, a few stinkers as well, but don’t call Norbit one of them. While speaking with Complex, Murphy started listing some of his worst movies, but went out of his way to defend the 2007 comedy. “I love Norbit,” he said. “You know, Norbit came out right after I got the Oscar nomination. There were articles, it was like, ‘How can he get an Oscar, he did this.’ It’s…