Eddie Murphy & Paige Butcher

Eddie Murphy has had a tremendous career and a remarkable degree, but he hasn’t had the same luck in love. Despite the occasional turbulence, he did not shut himself off from relationships, and at the age of 51, he met his match in Paige Butcher. The couple met in 2012 and have been practicing the art of the blended family while on an extended engagement.

Murphy and Butcher met during the filming of Big Momma’s House 2 for the first time. He was on set visiting his friend Martin Lawrence when he met his future soulmate. Though he and Butcher didn’t hit it off right away or start dating, they were friends after meeting on the shoot and may have stayed in touch after that. Though fans shouldn’t expect them to spill any secrets, it sounds like they’re pleased together with their growing family.