Eddie Murphyis having another son!
The comedian’s partner,Paige Butcher,revealed the news while speaking toTMZas she ran errands in Los Angeles on Friday. Butcher, 39, is expecting the couple’s second child together. This is Murphy’s fourth son and 10th child overall.
When asked if she and Murphy, 57, were excited about their new addition, she said, “Yes, we are.”
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A rep for Murphy previously confirmed Butcher’s pregnancy to PEOPLE in a statement: “Eddie Murphy and longtime girlfriend Paige Butcher are pleased to announce that they are expecting their second child in December.”
The Australian actress was photographed in August wearing a floral maxi dress that accentuated her growing belly. The couple, who has been together since 2012, already share 2-year-old daughter Izzy Oona.
The legendary actor and comedian has eight other children from previous relationships.
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He had his oldest son, Eric, 29, with Paulette McNeely. His other children, including daughters Bella Zahra, 16, Zola Ivy, 18, Shayne Audra, 23, andBria, 28, and 25-year-old son Miles Mitchell, are with ex-wife Nicole Mitchell Murphy.
Murphy also had 27-year-old son Christian with Tamara Hood, and shares 11-year-old daughterAngel Iriswith former Spice GirlMel B.
“They wished for a younger sibling for their daughter,” the insider said. “They live a pretty low-key life. They are all about family. Paige is very close with Eddie’s kids.”
The source added, “They are a very special and happy family. They vacation and spend holidays together. Paige loves being a mom and is very involved. She takes her daughter to the park and for play dates.”
source: people.com
