Eddie Murphy Spills the Festive Beans on Celebrating with His 10 Kids: ‘It’s Just the Buzz in the House’ (Exclusive)
In a recent chat with PEOPLE, the legendary comedian, Eddie Murphy, spilled the cocoa beans on his festive season traditions and his new holiday flick, Candy Cane Lane, co-starring Tracee Ellis Ross.
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Eddie Murphy’s Merry Traditions: Unwrapping the Comedic Legend’s Holiday Celebrations
Murphy, the 62-year-old maestro of mirth, spilled the festive tea, revealing plans involving a towering “20 ft. tree” and a ton of quality family time. With a twinkle in his eye, he shared, “All the traditional things that everybody does, we do that. We have a lot of kids and have a lot of family. And it’s just the buzz in the house — it’s food, cooking, and everybody. I love the Christmas season.”
Festive Flick Fun: Eddie Murphy Dishes on the Whimsical World of Candy Cane Lane
Now, onto the cinematic stocking stuffer, Candy Cane Lane, a whimsical tale of Chris Carver, played by Murphy himself, a dad on a mission to outshine the entire neighborhood in holiday decor. In a festive twist, he strikes a deal with a mischievous elf, played by Jillian Bell, and the chaos ensues. Tracee Ellis Ross plays the supporting role of Chris’s wife, Carol, the unsung hero instrumental in untangling the tinsel-induced turmoil.
Towering Tannenbaum Tales: Inside Eddie Murphy’s Christmas Tree Extravaganza
Beyond the silver screen, Murphy’s real-life family is a cast of characters too. With 10 children and counting (plus grandkids!), Eddie’s family tree rivals the height of his Christmas centerpiece. In a montage of parenthood, he and fiancée Paige Butcher welcomed son Max in 2018,
adding to their family that includes daughter Izzy, 4. With a grin as wide as a snowman’s, Murphy proudly boasts of his extended family, including older kids like Eric, Christian, Angel, Bella, Zola, Shayne, Bria, and Myles — a true holiday feast of names!
Family Feasts and Laughter: Eddie Murphy’s Recipe for a Perfect Christmas Season
In a 2021 podcast appearance, Murphy couldn’t help but express his parental pride, proclaiming, “I am so blessed with my kids. I don’t have one bad seed. I don’t have any like ‘Oh you are the one.’ I don’t have any of that.
My kids are so great, normal people — and nobody is like the Hollywood jerk kid.” Talk about a Christmas miracle! So, while Eddie Murphy may be the king of comedy, it seems his real talent lies in curating a picture-perfect holiday season, sprinkled with laughter and love.
