Who is Eddie Murphy's Daughter Bella Murphy?

Publish date: 2024-05-02

Bella Murphy is the daughter of Eddie Murphy, the legendary American comedian and actor. She is one of the five children Eddie Murphy had with his ex-wife, Nicole Mitchell Murphy. Bella was born on January 29, 2002, and is 21 years old in 2023.

While Bella is determined to make her own name in show business, as an actress and television personality, she is mostly recognized for who her parents her. Her father has not only thrived as an actor and comedian, but he is also an accomplished producer, writer, and singer. On the other hand, her mother, Nicole Mitchell Murphy, was a prominent fashion model, actress, and television star who is now exploring various frontiers as a businesswoman. Bella Murphy’s parents met in 1988, got married in 1993, and divorced in 2006.

Summary of Bella Murphy’s Bio

What is Bella Murphy’s Age Today?

Bella Murphy is 21 years old in 2023. She was born on the 29th of January 2002, meaning her father, Eddie Murphy, was 41 years old when she was born. The Hollywood star was born on the 3rd of April 1961 and is currently 62 years old. It also means her mother, Nicole Mitchell Murphy, was 34 years old when she gave birth to her. Nicole was born on the 5th of January 1968 and is 55 years old at the moment.

An American of African-American descent, Bella Murphy was born in the United States of America. Because of who her parents are, news of her birth made headlines. To prevent the public from prying into the lives of Bella and her siblings, Eddie and Nicole Murphy were very protective of their kids. As a result, much is not known about Bella’s childhood and upbringing; even information regarding the schools she attended is yet to be revealed.

However, we can confirm that she graduated from high school with the class of 2020. Her mother shared her graduation pictures on Instagram, including the ones Bella took with her famous father. In one of the pictures, Nicole commented that she miss the days she took Bella and her siblings to school.

According to her, those moments are some of her best memories as a mother. Bella is probably furthering her education in college right now, but information regarding that has not been uncovered.

Who Is Bella Murphy’s Mother?

Bella Murphy’s mother is Nicole Mitchell Murphy, the ex-wife of Eddie Murphy. She is a famous American fashion model, actress, and television star who is now mostly known as a businesswoman.

Records have it that Nicole Mitchell Murphy was born in Sacramento, California, United States. She was born to parents of mixed ethnicity and has both African and European heritage. Nicole’s mother, Ellen Mitchell, was an English woman whereas her father, Eddie T. Mitchell, was an African-American.

Growing up, she got interested in modeling and at the age of 13, she was already working with several popular brands. She later won an international modeling competition and was rewarded with a modeling contract with Ford Modeling Agency in Paris. With the modeling contract, Nicole moved to Europe where she lived and worked for about a decade. She eventually became one of the most accomplished fashion models of the time.

Bella Murphy’s Parents Wedded in 1993 and Divorced in 2006

Bella’s parents, Eddie Murphy and Nicole Mitchell Murphy, met at the 1988 NAACP Image Award show and became friends. Not long after that, they started dating and began cohabiting. A few years down the line, it was reported that they were engaged, and in 1993, they got married. They wedded on the 18th of March at the Grand Ballroom of The Plaza Hotel in New York City.

About a decade into their marriage, it started circulating that they were having marital issues. This was confirmed in August 2005 when Bella Murphy’s mother filed for a divorce from her father, Eddie Murphy. She cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for seeking a divorce. On the 27th of April 2006, their divorce was finalized.

Since the end of their marriage, Bella Murphy’s parent has maintained a cordial relationship for the sake of Bella and her siblings. Her mother, Nicole Mitchell Murphy, has been romantically linked to multiple men since the divorce, including NBA legend, Michael Jordan, former NFL star, Michael Strahan, and famous director, Antoine Fuqua. Her father has also been with other women and is the source of all the half-siblings Bella has.

Bella Murphy Siblings

Bella Murphy’s parents had five children together, and she is the youngest of them all. Nicole and Eddie Murphy had four daughters and one son. So, Bella has one older brother named Myles Murphy (born November 7, 1992) and three older sisters named Bria L. Murphy, Shayne Audra Murphy, and Zola Ivy Murphy. They were respectively born on the 18th of November 1989, the 10th of October 1994, and December 24, 1999.

Below is a list of her five half-siblings and their mothers: 

Complete List of Bella Murphy’s Siblings and Half-siblings

Relationship to Bella MurphyNameMore Information
FatherEddie MurphyRenowned actor and comedian.
MotherNicole Mitchell MurphyModel and television personality.
Sibling (Sister)Bria MurphyActress and model.
Sibling (Brother)Myles Murphy
Sibling (Sister)Shayne Audra Murphy
Sibling (Sister)Zola Ivy Murphy
Sibling (Brother)Eric MurphyHalf-brother; Eddie Murphy’s son with Paulette McNeely.
Sibling (Brother)Christian MurphyHalf-brother; Eddie Murphy’s son with Tamara Hood.
Sibling (Sister)Angel Iris Murphy BrownHalf-sister; Eddie Murphy’s daughter with Melanie Brown.
Sibling (Brother)Izzy Oona MurphyHalf-brother; Eddie Murphy’s son with Paige Butcher.
Sibling (Brother)Max Charles MurphyHalf-brother; Eddie Murphy’s son with Paige Butcher.

Is Bella Murphy an Actress?

Bella Murphy is an up-and-coming actress. It is said that she has always wanted to act since she was in grade 3. But then, her parents had a rule that prohibited Belle and her siblings to pursue a career in the entertainment industry until they are 18.

The first time Bella worked in entertainment was in 2020 when she served as a production assistant in a short movie titled All That Came Before. In 2021, she had her first role as Omma, starring alongside her father in Coming to America 2. Her next role was in 2022 when she played Zelda in an episode of the TV series, Dollface. 

List of Bella Murphy’s Movies

FAQs

Was Bella Murphy in Coming to America 2?

Eddie Murphy’s daughter, Bella Murphy, was in Coming to America 2. She played the role of Princess Omma Joffer in the film.

What is Bella Murphy’s Net Worth?

Bella Murphy’s net worth is estimated at $1 million. She amassed this from her career as an actress and TV personality.

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