Eddie Murphy: 'I Never Became White in Hollywood'

In the columns of the Washington Post, the Beverly Hills Cop actor spoke about his divorce but also admits that racism is still present in Hollywood.

In recent years, Eddie Murphy has made the front page of celebrity magazines more often for his heartbreak than for his box office films. Married to Nicole Mitchell with whom he had five children, the actor divorced in 2006 after 13 years of marriage. He benefits from an interview at The Washington Post to return to this difficult period of his life: “ Divorce didn't kill my idea of ​​marriage, he explained. But I'll tell you what I will never do again: divorce! It's rotten for everyone. »

But today, the 54-year-old actor is also rant against the Hollywood film industry. Because if he had a substantial career in the 7th Art in the 1980s and 90s, revealed by “ The Beverly Hills Cop » then playing major roles in “ Professor Foldingue " or " Doctor Dolittle“, Eddie Murphy would like to return to the big screen, if possible with great directors.

But the roles do not fall and according to the interpreter of Axel Foley, the reason is simple: racism is still present in Hollywood. « Despite my success, I never became white in Hollywood, he confides. I don't feel bitter, but it makes a difference. If you're black, you're not seen as white in the industry. But that's not what defines me. How many films has Denzel made with Steven Spielberg? How many films has Will Smith made with Steven Spielberg or Martin Scorsese? And Tom Hanks, how many films did he make with Steven Spielberg? Leonardo DiCaprio, how many did he do with Martin Scorsese? »

If his rant doesn't work, the actor could always star in yet another installment of Beverly Hills Cop, like Bruce Willis who is back for a Die Hard 6!