Murphy Faces Divorce
Comedian Eddie Murphy, the star of hit films such as Beverly Hills Cop and The Nutty Professor, is splitting with his wife.
After12 years of marriage, former model Nicole, has filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
She is seeking joint custody of the couple's five children.
"The welfare of our children is our main concern, and their best interests are our first priority," Eddie said in a statement on Friday.
The couple met in the late 1980s and were married in 1993.
Eddie was a star of the hit US comedy show Saturday Night Live, before making the break into films.
His career has so far included hits such as Dr Dolittle, Daddy Day Care and he's also provided the voice of the donkey in the blockbuster animated movies Shrek and Shrek 2.
He is returning to screens in an as-yet-untitled new film with fellow comedian Chris Rock - as well as Shrek 3.
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