New Eddie Murphy Documentary Addresses the Murder of His Father

In Netflix’s Being Eddie, fans are treated to a rare, unfiltered look at the personal life of comedy icon Eddie Murphy. From his marriage and family moments to behind-the-scenes stories from his biggest hits (and a few misfires), Murphy opens the door to his world like never before. The documentary also delves into the most painful chapters of his life, including the divorce of his parents, the murder of his father, and the lasting impact it had on shaping the man he became.

Murphy’s parents, Lillian and Charles Edward Murphy, married at the age of 18 and welcomed Eddie a year later. Their relationship ended over something surprisingly small: a photograph. As Murphy recalls, his mother wanted a professional portrait of him and his brother Charlie, so she dressed them in their best clothes and sent them to a local photographer when he was only three years old.