The king of comedy himself, Eddie Murphy, has been off the radar for quite some time now. While the comedian did publically state that he had planned to retire from acting by the age of 50, some fans either didn't want to believe it or are still waiting for the actor to make a comeback. Despite this, it seems like he's perfectly happy just doing his own thing. And what exactly is that? Buckle up because we've got the answers.
The funnyman actor's hiatus has included some smaller projects but when it comes down to it, Murphy is enjoying the simple act of relaxing - can you blame him? He has some pretty cool hobbies and ways to spend time, all of which are lesser-known to his fans.
13 The Actor No Longer Considers His Acting Career To Be All That Serious
In fact, he's able to look back and laugh off some of the roles he's taken. For the most part, his attitude seems to be pretty laid-back about his career - something that's surprising to many. He chooses to live in the present rather than dwell on what was.
12 His Role In The Movie "Mr. Church" Was Simply Because It Was "Easy" And The Cast Was "Cool"
It's not likely that you'll ever hear of an actor taking on a role simply because it's an easy one to have under their belt, but Murphy defied all normalcy when taking this part. His reasoning was enough for fans and while it wasn't his best, it seemed to be fun for him.
11 Looking Back, He's Able To Poke Fun At His Flop Movies
After all, what more would you expect from a comedian? When humor is second nature, it only makes sense that the star would be able to make jokes about his own work (it's a lot nicer than poking fun at others, anyway).
10 Even At The Age Of 47, He Was Already Planning His Retirement
At the age of 47, Murphy declared that it was always his goal to be able to retire by the age of 50. The actor has a large family and has had quite the successful run as far as comedic careers go, and it was never his intention to drag that out.
9 Hollywood Is Not One Of His Interests At The Current Time
In fact, Murphy seems to be one of the rare celebrities who isn't a fan of it. While fame came to him early on, that doesn't mean he wanted the spotlight to be his home forever -now that he's older and mostly retired, he's staying as far away from Hollywood as possible.
8 He's Devoted Time To His Family Life, Appreciating All It Has To Offer
Don't worry, Murphy isn't spending his retirement time alone! He has a huge family to keep him company and while he is a private person, he has gotten together for the occasional family photo, showing off the people who matter most in his life.
7 "Peace Of Mind" Is His Main Goal And He Keeps Himself Busy With Projects
Above all else, it seems that Murphy wants one thing: Serenity. His acceptance of both his career thus far as well as his accomplishments give him the peace of mind he speaks of, and he wishes to do nothing else to top them off or improve his previous performances.
6 Playing Guitar Is One Of His Hobbies, Along With Just Relaxing
A little known fact is that Murphy plays guitar and actually enjoys making music. While his acting career may have stopped, his music career hasn't - in fact, he's still playing music to this day. Whether or not it'll become more serious than jam sessions has yet to be seen.
5 The Actor Claims That He's Entirely Comfortable With Who He Is And What He's Accomplished
He has no issues speaking about it, either. While fans would love nothing more than a resurgence of Murphy's talent and skill, this is just something that's not in the cards for him. It's not his wish to be in front of the camera for any more major roles, although he is satisfied with what he's accomplished thus far.
4 He Has No Patience For Social Media And Doesn't Even Have An Email Address
He tends to stay away from anything that would leave an internet footprint out of personal reasons. The actor has admitted that he doesn't even have an email address, let alone a computer, which might be crazy for some people to imagine... But not when you've had decades of fame following you.
