Eddie Murphy Enjoys His Semi-Retirement: 'All This Stuff Leads to Me Being Back on The Couch'

Eddie Murphyis opening up about his semi-retirement. “I still am in the semi-retired state,” Murphy, 58, said. “For maybe five or six years, I was on the couch, just doing nothing, and not planning and not trying to get anything. I had things in development, but I just was doing nothing.” While the comedian wasn’t actively working, he also didn’t feel like he was missing out on much. “That means I’m never ever, ever — even if that means people love these pictures I’m doing — I’m never going to be on it like I was in my 20s,” he said.

Eddie Murphy Explains His Return to the Spotlight with 'Dolemite' : 'It's Time to Get Off the Couch'

Eddie Murphyis back and busier than ever. Explaining his return to the spotlight, Murphy told PEOPLE andEntertainment Weeklyin Toronto on Sunday, “I was on the couch for maybe five six years and now it’s time to get off the couch.” “I was on the couch because I was rested, I mean I was tired,” he continued. “I’d been making movies and doing this stuff for so long I just needed time to be on the couch.

Eddie Murphy Explains That Surprising Will Smith Joke from His Golden Globes Speech: 'It's All Love'

Eddie Murphyis sharing why he made reference to theWill SmithOscarsslap at theGolden Globesthis week. As Murphy was honored with theCecil B. DeMille Awardat the 80th annual Golden Globes ceremony Tuesday, the comedian/actor surprised the audience with ajoke about last year’s Academy Awardsand the moment when Smith, 54, hitChris Rockonstage over a comment about Smith’s wife,Jada Pinkett Smith. As the actor wrapped his speech, Murphy shared a “blueprint” for success that he has followed his “whole career,” saying: “It’s very simple, just do these three things: Pay your taxes, mind your business — and keepWill Smith’s wife’s name out your f—ing mouth!

Eddie Murphy in Talks to Star as Inspector Clouseau in 'Pink Panther' Reboot (Reports)

Eddie Murphy.Photo: Rich Polk/NBC via Getty Eddie Murphyis in talks to star in the next adaptation ofThe Pink Panther, according to reports. Murphy would be following in the footsteps ofSteve Martinand Peter Sellers. The latter famously portrayed the bumbling detective in roughly half of the 11 movie installments,according to Deadline. The news comes amid a big year for the actor. In early January, theComing 2 Americastar was honored with the Cecil B.

Eddie Murphy Introduces 3-Week-Old Son Max in Christmas Family Photo Featuring Actor's 10 Children

It’s been a very merry and special holiday season this year forEddie Murphy,who became a father for the tenth time nearly one month ago. In celebration of Christmas on Tuesday, Murphy’s eldest daughter Bria, 29, shared a family photo on Instagram, which featured the 57-year-old comedian looking happy while standing in the center of the group. Murphy looked proud as he held his 2½-year-old daughterIzzy Oona,while his fiancéePaige Butchercradled their 3-week-old sonMax Charles, who was born Friday, Nov.