Eddie Murphy is proudly standing by one of his lesser-known comedies, despite the common belief that it may have cost him a prestigious award!

The 64-year-old actor and comedian recently appeared as a guest on Complex‘s “360 with Speedy”, where he delved into discussions about his 2007 film Norbit. During this engaging interview, Eddie articulated his thoughts on why he does not consider Norbit to be his worst film and shared insights regarding the speculation that it may have affected his chances at the Oscars!

According to widespread rumors, Eddie had received an Oscar nomination for his remarkable performance in <em>Dreamgirls</em>. Unfortunately, shortly after this nomination, Norbit was released in theaters, receiving reviews that were far from favorable.

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“Norbit premiered right after I received that Oscar nomination [for Dreamgirls]. There were numerous articles questioning, ‘How can he win an Oscar after doing this?’,” Eddie reminisced during his conversation with Complex. He expressed that he “loves” the comedy, even if it isn’t his most acclaimed film. “They’re two distinct movies,” he emphasized, showcasing his appreciation for the different styles of his work.

That particular year, Eddie ultimately lost the Oscar to Alan Arkin, who was recognized for his outstanding role in Little Miss Sunshine.

The talented actor further mentioned that even now, he finds joy in some of the humor presented in Norbit, a film where he portrayed both the lead character and his on-screen wife.

Regarding the criticism that the movie received, Eddie commented, “Here’s the thing with Norbit, it was released and they awarded me Razzie Awards for worst actress, worst actor, and even worst actor of the decade. And I thought to myself, ‘Come on now, it’s not that terrible.’”

Don’t miss watching Eddie‘s complete interview below, where he also shares valuable parenting advice with a fellow comedian!