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Eddie Murphy Reveals Regrets Over Iconic Film Roles

11/25/2025

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Eddie Murphy, promoting his Netflix documentary Being Eddie, discusses career regrets.
He wishes he had accepted Ghostbusters, Rush Hour, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
He later regretted passing on Who Framed Roger Rabbit, which he initially found ridiculous.
He chose Holy Man over Rush Hour for a more relaxed production.
Murphy remains prolific, with The Nutty Professor and Dreamgirls cited as highlights.

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Eddie Murphy, promoting his Netflix documentary Being Eddie, discusses career regrets.
He wishes he had accepted Ghostbusters, Rush Hour, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
He later regretted passing on Who Framed Roger Rabbit, which he initially found ridiculous.
He chose Holy Man over Rush Hour for a more relaxed production.
Murphy remains prolific, with The Nutty Professor and Dreamgirls cited as highlights.