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Eddie Murphy weds Aussie model Paige Butcher after twelve years together

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Actor Eddie Murphy and Australian model Paige Butcher tied the knot after a six year engagement and twelve years together.

People confirmed the nuptials occurred on July 9 in a private ceremony in Anguilla.

The bride, 44, wore a corseted lace gown by designer Mira Zwillinger, while the groom, 63, wore a matching white Brioni suit.

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Eddie Murphy and Paige Butcher have tied the knot after 12 years together. (The Hollywood Reporter via Getty)

The wedding was attended by close friends and family, including their daughter Izzy Oona, eight, and son Max Charles, five.

This is the first marriage for Butcher but marks Murphy’s second marriage after his marriage to Nicole Mitchell Murphy, with whom he shares five children – Bria, Myles, Shayne, Zola, and Bella. Their marriage ended in 2006 after 13 years.

Murphy is also father to Eric, 34, Christian, 33, as well as Angel Iris, 17, who he shares with Spice Girl Mel B.

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Murphy and Butcher began dating in 2012, welcoming Izzy four years later in May 2016. Two months after their engagement in 2018, they welcomed Max in November.

It comes on the heels of news that Murphy is set to reprise his iconic role as Donkey in Shrek 5, with the film being touted for release in July 2026.

The film will be released 16 years after the previous film Shrek Forever After, which was also touted to be the franchise’s final, premiered. Murphy first took on the role in 2001 with Shrek, 23 years ago.

Eddie Murphy and Paige Butcher share two children together, out of Murphy’s total of 10. (Getty)

The actor has also recently rebooted his famed Beverly Hills Cop with a fourth film, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, launching 40 years after the first film and 30 years after the third.

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