Eddie Murphy, 65, and Wife Paige Butcher, 46, Stun on the Red Carpet as He Celebrates Being a Grandparent
Eddie Murphy and his new wife, Paige Butcher, are one hot red carpet couple.
The comedy icon, 65, rose to fame as a stand-up comic before hitting Saturday Night Liveand going on to beloved roles in films like Coming to America, Trading Places, and Beverly Hills Cop. That's why the star was honored this past weekend with the 2026 AFI Life Achievement Award at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Joined by his new wife, Butcher, 46, whom he married in 2024, the couple turned up the heat on the red carpet.
How Long Have Eddie Murphy and Paige Butcher Been Together?
While Murphy and Butcher just got married in 2024, they've been together since 2012. Butcher shares a daughter, Izzy Oona, and a son, Max Charles, with Murphy.
What Did Eddie Murphy Say About Being a Grandparent?
During the big event, Murphy spoke candidly about the joys of being a grandparent.
"I just had my first grandson, and my third granddaughter, and I just turned 65," said Murphy, USA Today reported. "I feel like it's raining blessings on me this month, and to get this award and still look like myself. Because sometimes they wait until you're really old."
Murphy Prefers to Stay Home With His Family
Back in November, Murphy made it clear that he's not one for hanging out with famous people all the time. In fact, he prefers to stay at home with his family. So what's the reason why he'd rather hang out at home than with other celebrities? Simply put, he thinks they're "fake."
"That's one of the reasons why I don't go to award shows and stuff, the feeling of being in a room full of famous people who all want win some trophy, that feeling is such a s-– feeling," Murphy told USA Today. "Everybody's dressed and acting and fake … just being in a room full of famous people is just a weird − I don't like it."
The natural homebody prefers to hang out with his loved ones.
" I've always liked to stay around the house," Murphy continued. "The people I know that do stand-up comedy … they do it because they love it. They love it. They get something from getting on that stage and feeling the energy and all, and I'm the exact opposite. My batteries get recharged in a quiet setting when I'm at home, or I'm somewhere where everything can slow down; that's where I get energized. The crowd saps my energy."
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This story was originally published April 19, 2026 at 11:21 AM.