Eddie Murphy Shares His Secret Paternal ‘Superpower’ as a Father of 10

Eddie Murphy has revealed the one trait he believes is his “superpower” as a father.

Murphy, 64, is a dad to no less than 10 children, ranging from 6 to 36, with five different mothers; The little-known Paulette McNeely, model Nicole Mitchell, producer Tamara Hood, former Spice Girl Melanie Brown, and his current wife, model Paige Butcher.

McNeely is mother to Murphy’s eldest child, Eric. Mitchell is the mother of Bria, Myles, Shayne, Zola and Bella. Hood gave birth to Christian. Angel is the daughter of Brown. While Butcher is the mother of his youngest two, Izzy and Max.

As it turns out, despite having so many fatherly responsibilities, the actor’s secret “superpower” in that regard is actually very simple.

Eddie Murphy’s Paternal ‘Superpower’ Is That He’s ‘Always Present’

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In an exclusive interview with People, Superdad Murphy revealed that his “superpower” as a father is that he’s “always present.”

The star of 1984’s comedy “Beverly Hills Cop” and the voice of Donkey in the “Shrek” franchise said, “My superpower is that I am always, always present.”

He continued, “Talk to one of my kids anytime of day and ask, ‘Where’s your dad right now?’ and they can look at their watch and tell you literally what part of the house I’m in. Dad is always present and always has been.”

Murphy had previously told the publication he never intended to have so many children, but he loves being a dad to so many. He said, “It just happened. I never knew I would have 10 kids, but now it’s the best thing ever.”

Murphy Was Talking About His New Documentary

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Murphy was talking to People at the premiere of his new documentary at the Tudum Theater in Los Angeles on November 12.

Directed by Angus Wall, the 103-minute feature is called “Being Eddie” and the synopsis reads, “His success? Unprecedented. His talent? Undeniable. But who is the man behind the icon? Join Eddie Murphy at home as he tells his story — as only he can.”

The documentary features input from a plethora of high-profile Hollywood figures, including Dave Chappelle, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Arsenio Hall, Tracy Morgan, Jamie Foxx, John Landis, Kevin Hart, Pete Davidson, Jerry Bruckheimer, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Ruth E. Carter.

“Being Eddie” is now available to watch on Netflix and should make for incredible viewing.

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