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Eddie Murphy Defends ‘Norbit’ as ‘Funny’ Despite Theories It Lost Him the Oscar for ‘Dreamgirls’: ‘Come on Now, S— Ain’t That Bad’

Eddie Murphy stands by “Norbit,” his infamous 2007 comedy that many have suspected cost him the best supporting actor Oscar for “Dreamgirls” at the 79th Academy Awards. Murphy portrayed multiple roles ...
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Eddie Murphy isn't convinced “Norbit” is his worst movie: 'Come on now, s--- ain't that bad'

Think Norbit is Eddie Murphy's worst movie? Uh, the actor would like to remind you about the existence of The Adventures of Pluto Nash and Holy Man. Murphy pushed back at the assertion that his ...
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Eddie Murphy Stands By ‘Norbit' Despite Speculation Film Lost Him the ‘Dreamgirls' Oscar

Eddie Murphy is defending his 2007 comedy Norbit, 18 years later. The actor-comedian was the top contender for the best supporting actor Oscar following his 2006 performance in Dreamgirls, though it's ...
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Eddie Murphy Defends ‘Norbit' After Rumors It Cost Him Oscar For ‘Dreamgirls': "Ain't That Bad"

Although Eddie Murphy worked with Beyoncé and Jennifer Hudson in the aughts, he might have been his own favorite leading lady. The Oscar nominee recently defended his 2007 comedy Norbit as a “funny” ...
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‘Norbit’ nominated for a bushel of Razzies

HOLLYWOOD — One year after being nominated for an Academy Award in “Dream Girls,” Eddie Murphy finds himself on the downturn of the Hollywood roller coaster: He’s nominated for five Golden Raspberry ...
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Not All Women Are Laughing at 'Norbit'

Eddie Murphy's new movie Norbit raked in the big bucks at the box office last weekend, when it claimed the top money-making spot. But the portrayal of an overweight, bossy, mean black woman has many ...