Eddie Murphy’s Secret To A Happy Marriage: Letting Paige Butcher Take The Lead

Eddie Murphy’s wife, Paige Butcher, has mastered the art of keeping him in check like no one else before her. And guess what? It’s working wonders for their relationship, according to an exclusive source close to the couple. If you ask me, it sounds like they’ve got a pretty solid system going on over there!

“Paige is the one calling the shots, and Eddie doesn’t seem to mind one bit,” the source reveals. “He lets her take charge, and honestly, it seems to be paying off.”

How Paige Keeps Eddie Grounded

Eddie, now 63, has fully embraced life with Paige, who’s 44. They’ve been together since 2012, and over the years, Paige has implemented some rules that ensure their household runs smoothly. “She makes sure he pulls his weight around the house and doesn’t retreat to his computer when it’s family time,” the insider explains. “Eddie’s cool with it because, well, he’s happy to let her handle things as long as everyone’s content.”

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“A happy wife equals a happy life,” the source adds, summing up their dynamic perfectly. “It’s a philosophy Eddie seems to have fully embraced.”

Even Eddie’s Friends Are Surprised

While Eddie’s buddies might rib him about becoming a “yes” man, it’s clear this arrangement works for him. “Nobody ever thought they’d see Eddie agree to anything without putting up a fight, but here we are,” the source says. “His friends find it amusing, but at the end of the day, if Eddie’s happy, they’re happy too.”

“The kids might test the boundaries, but Eddie’s been trained well by Paige,” the source continues. “He’s settled into domestic bliss and wouldn’t change a thing. Life’s good for him right now.”

Inside Their Everyday Routine

The "Nutty Professor" star has opened up before about his daily routines with Paige, the Australian-born love of his life. “Every night at 6 o’clock, I sit down to dinner and watch Steve Harvey and 'Family Feud,'” Eddie revealed during an episode of "The New York Times"’ “The Interview” podcast back in June. “And on Tuesdays, it’s all about 'The Masked Singer.'”

“Paige and I enjoy these shows together—singing competitions and all that fun stuff,” Eddie added, sharing how their evenings are spent bonding over TV. “It’s a great way to unwind after a long day.”

Despite feeling a little out of touch with pop culture these days, Eddie leans on Paige to keep him informed. “I used to be so hip, but now there’s just so much happening in the world that I don’t even know who half the people are,” he admitted. “That’s where Paige comes in. She fills me in on everything, and honestly, I’m grateful for it.”

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A Love Story Spanning Over a Decade

Eddie proposed to Paige way back in September 2018. After six years of engagement, the couple finally exchanged vows in a beautiful Caribbean ceremony on July 9, surrounded by close friends and family. Their journey began way back in 2012 when they met on the set of "Big Momma’s House 2." Now, after 14 years together, they share two adorable children—a daughter named Izzy, 8, and a son named Max, 5.

Adding to his already impressive family tree, Eddie now has a total of 10 children with five different women. Alongside Paige, he’s also fathered Eric, 35, with Paulette McNeely; Bria, 35, Myles, 31, Shayne, 29, Zola, 24, Bella, 22, with Nicole Mitchell; Christian, 33, with Tamara Hood; and Angel, 17, with Spice Girl Melanie Brown.