Over the years, Eddie Murphy has built a viable brand and gained worldwide recognition for his comic book roles in numerous films. As he continues to stay in the spotlight, many of his fans are so excited to learn more about his ex-wife and the love of his life, Nicole Mitchell Murphy.
Interestingly, Nicole Mitchell is not only popular as Eddie’s ex-wife, but has also built a successful career for herself. She is an American multi-talented actress, businesswoman, designer and television personality. She is best remembered for her appearance on the popular sitcom Hollywood Exes and many other television shows and films. Learn more about the biography and other facts of this Sacramento-born diva below.
Nicole Mitchell Murphy Biography
Nicole Mitchell is a daughter of African American father and English mother. She was born on January 5, 1968 in Sacramento, California, United States of America. She had a keen interest in modeling from a young age and luck was on her side as by the time she turned thirteen she was already getting modeling gigs from big name brands.
Niki, as she is affectionately known, later earned a slot at an international modeling competition, she emerged victorious and signed a modeling contract with a respected Parisian modeling agency – Ford Modeling Agency.
A career oriented woman, Nicole MitchellMurphy relocated to Europe where she worked tirelessly for seven years for many top brands such as Yves St. Laurent, Chanel, Valentino and Ungaro to name a few.
The beautiful model is not only a talented fashion model but also a talented actress having worked in the film industry with her first TV show The Competitor in 2005. In 2009 she starred in a horror film Shut Up directed by Lian Lawton alongside Steve Wilson and O’Leary.Her big break in the film industry came in 2012 when she co-produced and hosted Hollywood Exes , a series chronicling the lives of seven ex-wives of famous celebrities. During the show, Nicole made recurring appearances from seasons 1 to 3; Unfortunately, the show was canceled in 2015 after its third season.
As a television personality, Nicole Mitchell Murphy has acted and appeared in a number of shows. Some of her notable works include Global Beauty Masters (2014), Big Morning Buzz Live , Home and Family, Wendy: The Wendy Williams Show, Just Love (2016); A film that starred Guy Torry, Medina Islam and Claudia Jordan, among others.
Nicole Mitchell Murphy is currently focused on projecting her brands – a jewelry collection called FLP Jewelry Design aka Friendship, Love and Peace and her anti-aging skincare line known as ZOBELA She also has a fitness team and regularly posts fitness tips in her social media.
5 facts about Eddie Murphy’s ex-wife
1. Nicole Mitchell Murphy’s family
Nicole Mitchell Murphy came from a conventional middle-class family. She was born to African American Air Force officer Eddie T. Mitchell and British mother Ellen. Nicole Murphy’s parents divorced when she was young and she was raised by her single mother. She grew up with her three brothers Trevor, Nathan and Darius. Luckily, her parents later settled their differences and eventually reunited as husband and wife.
2. Her marriage to Eddy Murphy
TV star Nicole Mitchell Murphy met Eddie Murphy at a 1988 NAACP Image Awards show. They exchanged pleasantries and contact numbers. Days turned into weeks as they both got to know each other. From casual friends, they became intimate and had to move into an apartment together. They lived together for about two years before saying their final goodbyes on March 18, 1993 in the Grand Ballroom of the Plaza Hotel in New York City. Unfortunately, their union as husband and wife only lasted twelve years before their marriage hit the rocks in August 2005 after a divorce suit filed by Nicole. Eight months later, their separation was finalized on April 27, 2006.
Eddie Murphy’s original name was Edward Regan Murphy, and he is a father to ten children from different women, including Niki’s five children and two from his Australian girlfriend and baby mom, Paige Butcher. He is a multifaceted, award-winning American comics actor, screenwriter, singer, film producer, and television personality. He was born on April 3, 1961 in Brooklyn, New York City, to Charles Edward Murphy, a transit officer, and a telephone operator’s mother, Lillian. Eddie is undoubtedly one of the best comic actors in the world. He has received over 40 films and television series and more than 30 prestigious awards.
3. Nicole Mitchell Murphy has five children
Although Nicole Mitchell Murphy’s marriage ended, five of 10 children fathered by Eddy Murphy were born. Their children include – four daughters (Bria L. Murphy, Shayne Audra Murphy, Zola Ivy Murphy and Bella Zahra Murphy) and a son, Myles Murphy, born November 7, 1992. Their daughters – Bria was born on November 18, 1989 . Shayne followed on October 10, 1994, Zola was born on December 24, 1999 and Bella on January 29, 2002. Her children have all grown up well and are doing well in life.
4. How much is her net worth?
The businesswoman and supermum have joined the millionaires club with an estimated net worth of $10 million. She made her wealth from her various stints as a TV star, actress, model and businesswoman.
5. Height and body measurements
The former model sure looks stunning for her age with her skin tone well accentuated by her bluish-green eyes. Nicole Mitchell Murphy has a very tall height of 1.78 m. She has a slim build and an attractive physique. However, further details such as weight and body measurements are not known at the moment.
