Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Eddie Murphy Defends 'Norbit' Amidst Oscar Discussions
Eddie Murphy is standing up for his movie 'Norbit'!
Some people thought it hurt his chances of winning an Oscar for another movie called 'Dreamgirls.'
He said 'Norbit' is funny and that the two movies are different.
While he was nominated for an Oscar for 'Dreamgirls', he did not win.
'Norbit' got some really bad reviews and even won some Razzie Awards, which are like the opposite of Oscars.
However, people still went to see 'Norbit', and it made a lot of money at the box office.
Eddie Murphy defends his 2007 film 'Norbit', calling it 'funny'.
Murphy responded to claims that 'Norbit' cost him an Oscar for 'Dreamgirls'.
'Norbit' received Razzie Awards for worst actor and actress, among others.
Despite negative reviews, 'Norbit' was a box office success, grossing over $159 million worldwide.
Murphy received an Oscar nomination for 'Dreamgirls' but did not win.
- Who
- Eddie Murphy defended 'Norbit'.
- What
- Eddie Murphy defended his movie 'Norbit' after receiving criticism.
- When
- The defense of 'Norbit' happened recently, after articles suggested the movie cost Murphy an Oscar.
- Where
- Information is not explicitly stated.
- Why
- Murphy defended 'Norbit' in response to claims it hindered his chances of winning an Oscar for 'Dreamgirls'.
Critics
Eddie Murphy
Film Quality Perception
Critics
'Norbit' was a poor film that damaged Murphy's reputation.
Eddie Murphy
'Norbit' is a funny film.
- Movie
- Norbit
- Actor
- Eddie Murphy
- Dreamgirls Nomination
- Best Supporting Actor
- Norbit Release Year
- 2007
- Norbit Rotten Tomatoes Score
- 9%
- Norbit Worldwide Gross
- $159 million+