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Eddie Murphy Remembers Clairvoyant Childhood Love, Sherry

8/12/2025

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Eddie Murphy shared a heartfelt memory in a recent interview, recalling how his childhood girlfriend, Sherry, a gifted clairvoyant, foresaw his rise to fame at just 13. He reminisced about her extraordinary talent for reading newspapers and recognizing faces in photos. Murphy remained devoted to Sherry, caring for her until her passing in the late '90s, during the filming of The Nutty Professor.

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Eddie Murphy shared a heartfelt memory in a recent interview, recalling how his childhood girlfriend, Sherry, a gifted clairvoyant, foresaw his rise to fame at just 13. He reminisced about her extraordinary talent for reading newspapers and recognizing faces in photos. Murphy remained devoted to Sherry, caring for her until her passing in the late '90s, during the filming of The Nutty Professor.