Eddie Murphy’s Wife Paige Butcher: Everything to Know

Eddie Murphy’s wife is Australian model and actress Paige Butcher, whom he began dating in 2012 and married on July 9, 2024, in a private ceremony on the island of Anguilla. The couple had already built a long family life together before marrying, welcoming two children: daughter Izzy Oona Murphy, born on May 3, 2016, and son Max Charles Murphy, born on November 30, 2018. Murphy and Butcher got engaged in 2018, six years after they first appeared together publicly at an Eddie Murphy tribute event in November 2012.

Before marrying Butcher, Murphy kept a relatively low-key dating profile after previous relationships. He was married to Nicole Murphy from 1993 to 2005 and shares five children with her. He also has three children from earlier relationships with Paulette McNeely, Tamara Hood and Mel B. After dating TV producer Tracey Edmonds, which ended in 2008, Murphy largely stayed out of the spotlight romantically until his relationship with Butcher became public.

Butcher was born in Perth, Australia, and showed an interest in modeling from a young age. Her mother was a fashion designer, and Butcher began modeling her mother’s clothes as a child. She later pursued modeling seriously as a teenager and went on to win the 1994 Cover Girl Cosmetics Supermodel Search, earning an IMG modeling contract. That opportunity took her to New York City, where she worked with magazines and brands for years, including a Maxim cover in 2004.

Alongside modeling, Butcher also acted in small roles. She appeared in Something’s Gotta Give in 2003 and later had a minor part in Big Momma’s House 2 in 2006. Despite her work in entertainment, she has largely preferred privacy over public exposure. In a 2013 interview, she said she avoided social media because being in a relationship with a celebrity already meant there was enough public attention on her life.

The couple has often been seen supporting each other at major events, including award shows and film premieres. Butcher accompanied Murphy to the Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F premiere in June 2024, shortly before their wedding. Murphy has repeatedly spoken about the importance of family in his life, saying in a 2020 interview that his children and loved ones are at the center of his world. In April 2026, he publicly thanked Butcher and their family while receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Film Institute, highlighting the role she plays in his personal life.

Butcher is also known for keeping active, though she prefers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and beach walks over traditional gym workouts. Friends and interview remarks have described Murphy as sweet and romantic, and their relationship has been portrayed as steady, private and family-focused over more than a decade.