Mel B recently shared some shocking details about her past relationship with comedian Eddie Murphy. In her memoir, “Brutally Honest,” she revealed that Murphy was a germaphobe and had a reclusive personality similar to Howard Hughes.
One of the most surprising revelations was that Murphy hated when Mel sent his staff away and made him cook because he “barely knew how to use” his cooker. She explained that she had to abide by Murphy’s rules regarding when they could spend time with his friends, when to cook, and when they could watch TV. Mel felt like she was constantly being tested and that nothing was truly in her control in Murphy’s kingdom, which included his family, chefs, and managers always turning up unexpectedly.
Mel also shared that Murphy had a nightly routine of wandering around his massive mansion to ensure that every door and window was locked – and double-locked. Despite their relationship eventually breaking down, Murphy made a groveling two-hour 2 am call to Mel’s mother in Britain before abruptly denying that he was the father of their child, Angel.
After achieving immense success in the 1980s with hits like “Beverly Hills Cop,” “Trading Places,” and “Coming To America,” Murphy faced public scrutiny after being caught driving with a transsexual prostitute named Atisone Seiuli, also known as Shalimar.
The tumultuous relationship between Mel B and Eddie Murphy offers a glimpse into the complexities of fame and personal relationships. It serves as a reminder that even the biggest stars have their own struggles and challenges behind closed doors.
