Eddie Murphy

Golden Globe Award and BAFTA Award winner, Eddie Murphy was once the sixth-highest-grossing American actor. His films have grossed $7 billion. Furthermore, Eddie Murphy has a made $200 million since the start of his career in 1976. The former SNL star has also invested in properties and luxury cars along with his film and TV production companies.

What Is Eddie Murphy’s Net Worth?

The most recent estimates show that, in 2024, Eddie Murphy’s net worth is close to $200 million.

Eddie Murphy is one of the most successful celebrities in the movie industry. However, he also happens to be one of the overpaid actors. Former SNL cast member topped Forbes' 2012 Overpaid Actors list. Since he only managed to return $2.30 at the box office for every $1 paid to him. Regardless of this fact, until 2015, Murphy was the 6th highest-grossing actor in the United States. Furthermore, his films have collected around $7 Billion at the box office globally. So if we can sum it up, Eddie Murphy's entire career earnings come to around $420 million. OHHHHH BOY :< WE sweating……. Now think about it. If Murphy can earn a number close to half a billion dollars despite having a series of flop movies (we haven't forgotten about The Holy Man from 1998), how much he would be worth if he had seriously acted in better films?

Eddie Murphy diversified his income sources with ventures like stand-up comedy shows such as Delirious and Raw. If you were surprised at how much Dave Chapelle and Chris Rock were paid for his five comedy specials, wait until you get to know about Eddie's Netflix contract. Coming 2 America (2021) movie star received a reported $70 million paycheck, however, the exact number can't be confirmed. Besides that, He received $14 million for the first Beverly Hills Cop (1984) and $15 million for Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024). He got $200,000 for 48 hours and Another 48 Hours Sequel brought him $7 million. For Trading Places (1983), Murphy was reportedly given a check of $1 million.

Meanwhile, Eddie Murphy followed in the footsteps of Bill Cosby. Since HE DID IT, Eddie got selected as an SNL cast member. He stayed with NBC's hit live show until 1984. He was paid $4,500 per episode of SNL in 1981 and later his salary was increased to $30,000 for each episode. 

What is Eddie Murphy’s claim to fame?

• SNL Breakout Star: Eddie Murphy started getting recognized nationally and on a global scale when he joined as a cast member on Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 1980 to 1984. He became known for his iconic characters like Buckwheat, Mr. Robinson, and Gumby.
• Stand-Up Success: Murphy’s stand-up comedy specials, particularly Delirious (1983) and Raw (1987), further solidified his reputation as one of the most talented and daring comedians of his time.
• Beverly Hills Cop: Murphy transitioned from TV to film with great success. He starred in s, starring in a series of hit movies such as 48 Hrs. (1982), Trading Places (1983) throughout the 1980s and 1990s. However, he received critical acclaim for Beverly Hills Cop (1984) the most.
• The Collaboration: Eddie Murphy has had a decent music career and he has sung songs for the Shrek franchise in addition to giving voice to the character, Donkey. However, he is remembered as a notable figure for his collaboration with Michael Jackson on “Whatzupwitu” song.

What Businesses does Eddie Murphy endorse?

Eddie doesn't own a big business portfolio and the companies associated with him are mainly production houses.

• Eddie Murphy Television Enterprises: In 1986, Eddie founded the company and immediately signed a contract five-picture with Paramount Television worth millions of dollars. In 1988, a pact with CBS for signed that would last three years. 
• Murphy’s Productions: It is unclear what happened to Eddie Murphy Television Enterprises in recent years. Eddie likely rebranded it as Murphy’s Productions. That being said, some of the recent movies produced by Murphy’s Productions include Candy Cane Lane (2023), Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, and Coming 2 America.

What brands does Eddie Murphy endorse?

Some of the notable brand endorsements by Reggie Hammond a.k.a Eddie Murphy are as follows.

• Toyota: In the late 1980s, Eddie Murphy starred in several Japanese commercials for Toyota's Celica model. 
• Sapporo Beans: Apparently, other than promoting his own films and TV shows in America, Murphy was eating Ramen and doing commercials in Japan only. He appeared in Sapporo Beans ads on the Japanese "Duke Boko” channel.
• McDonald’s: The company had an indirect collaboration for Eddie's film Coming 2 America which was produced by Amazon Videos.
• Pepsi: It is difficult to forget the famous The Golden Child: Dancing Pepsi Can commercial from 1986. Like many other his endorsements, it remains a secret how much Eddie or his production house was paid for this collab.

How does Eddie Murphy spend his money?

Funnyman Eddie Murphy spends most of his wealth on real estate and movie production. He also has a luxury lifestyle. He books private planes for his friends for travel and he himself owns several end 6-figure cars from brands such as Aston Martin and Rolls-Royce. Furthermore, you wouldn't guess it but Eddie Murphy is an art investor as well. He bought “Sugar Shack” Painting for $50,000. The current valuation of the painting is over $15 million. 

How many houses did Eddie Murphy own?

Eddie Murphy believes in living in style, and he has bought several properties in the past. Here are some of the notable houses or mansions he owns.

• Beverly Park, California: According to the New York Post, our “Nutty Professor” Eddie bought a $10 million plot in 2001 and built a custom house in Beverly Park, California. He also spent $19.5 million for HVAC and Plumbing systems by California Energy Designs. The exact value of the property is disputed and lies between $35 million to $85 million. 
• Rooster Cay, Bahamas: In 2007, Mr. Robinson or Eddie Murphy paid $15 million for a private island named Rooster Cay in the Bahamas, according to Forbes.
• Poughquag, New York: A $2.5 million property spanning around 205 acres used to be in Eddie Murphy's possession which he bought in 1995. However, Eddie Murphy Raw (1987) star sold a farm with an eight-stall horse barn and the entire farm for $3.8 million.

Besides that, Eddie also used to own a Beverly Hills compound which he bought from Cher in 1988 for $6.3 million.

He also owns a 15-acre private island in the Bahamas known as Rooster Cay, which reportedly costs $15 million. He has also owned a house in Granite Bay, which he sold off for $6.1 million. The Granite Bay house is spread over a 12,600-square-foot and 5,200-square-foot guesthouse and includes amenities such as 10 suites and a total of 14 bathrooms, a commercial-quality gym, and a tennis and basketball court. Another luxurious property that he owned was a 25,000-square-foot, 32-room property in New Jersey that was called "Bubble Hill" and sold for a reported $4.5 million in 1986.

How many cars does Eddie Murphy own?

From Mercedes to Aston Martin, you would spot Eddie Murphy driving his luxury whips from several British and German automakers. That said, Eddie Murphy's garage includes the following.

• Aston Martin DB9: Eddie Murphy has been photographed with Aston Martin DB9 and Paige Butcher. He must have paid for this black beauty at least $203,295.
• Mercedes Benz SLS AMG: Murphy likes to pose with his black SLS AMG. Even Mercedes-Benz of Music City posted the picture of the two on their official Facebook account in 2019.
• Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano: The 599 GTB Fiorano is another luxury car from Eddie Muphy's drives which is painted in black.
• Rolls-Royce Wraith: Eddie and his current wife Paige Butcher have been captured multiple times in the Rolls-Royce Wraith.

You will also find the Phantom Drophead Coupe Convertible in Eddie Murphy's car collection.

What are Eddie Murphy’s charitable contributions and philanthropic endeavors?

Apart from being a talented actor and an entertaining host in various shows and movies, Eddie Murphy also has a soft side when it comes to helping the needy in society. Eddie has donated funds to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and various other organizations that deal with helping people with education, health, homelessness, and cancer, among various others. He is also an active donor to the Martin Luther King Jr. Center and the Screen Actors' Guild's strike relief fund. The later has received $100,000 in donations from the actor.

What’s Next for Eddie Murphy?

Eddie Murphy recently starred in the newest installment of the Beverly Hills Cop franchise: Axel F (2024) with co-star Jerry Bruckheimer. He is also set to give for Donkey in Shrek 5 which is going to release on July 1, 2026.

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