Things aren't looking good for Eddie Murphy these days. In fact, it's going from bad to worse. Not only has his marriage to Tracy Edmonds imploded, but his last film 'Norbit', which was release last February, was just nominated for 8 Razzie Awards, including Worst Film and Worst Actor of the Year.
Eddie's not alone on this list. Cuba Gooding Jr. was nominated for Worst Actor for his dismal performance in sequel 'Daddy Day Camp'.
It's funny that only a year ago at this time, Eddie Murphy was celebrating an Oscar nomination for his role in 'Dreamgirls'. But when Paramount Pictures decided to release 'Norbit' during the Oscar voting period, it pretty much sealed his fate. Although 'Norbit' was a worldwide success with $158 million dollars, including $95 million dollars domestically, Murphy would lose the Oscar to Alan Arkin of 'Little Miss Sunshine'. More drama ensued when he was proven to be the father of Spice Girl Melanie Brown's baby, to which Murphy denied initially.
Funny enough, because he played multiple roles in 'Norbit', Murphy was also nominated for Worst Actress and Worst Supporting Actor. If he were to sweep the awards, that would be a record no one could match.
Lindsey Lohan's I Know Who Killed Me actually has the most nominations with 9, but that film came and went in theaters that no one saw it. Cuba Gooding Jr. on the other hand needs a agent who could get some good parts. He's being nominated for a role that Murphy created with 'Daddy Day Care', but Gooding Jr. is NO funnyman.
The awards ceremony will take place on February 23, 2008.
1. "How yooouuuuu duuurrring???" It was STILL hella funny though!
Somebody saw themselves in this movie.....OUCH!
dionice at 7:12PM on Jan 21st 2008