By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices
There is no doubt about it; it's hard living in the shadow of a major celebrity -- who is also a family member.
Ask Janet Jackson about it. Her big brother is Michael Jackson.
Talk to Ashlee Simpson to get some details. Her big sister is Jessica Simpson.
Even query Ray-J about how to navigate it. His big sister is Brandy Norwood.
And it becomes even harder when that said celebrity is the constant subject of scandal and negative publicity.
Charlie Murphy, brother of the box office superstar known as Eddie Murphy, knows this scenario oh so well.
With this whole Mel. B/Scary Spice paternity drama, it wouldn't be long before his name was thrown into the mix -- being a sought-after stand-up comedian and TV personality himself.
Brother Dearest was allegedly overheard telling fans that Eddie had gotten a vasectomy, making Mel's claims impossible. (31-year old former Spice Girl member legally known as Melanie Brown has alleged that the 46-year-old star of 'Beverly Hills Copy' is the father of her one-month old daughter Angel Iris Murphy Brown.)
The vasectomy theory has spread like wildfire, and Charlie Murphy wanted to set the record straight.
"As far as I know, this [incident] never happened," he said to a weekly tabloid. "How would I know if my brother had a vasectomy? Charlie Murphy does not have the itinerary on any man's penis!"
Whoa.
Comedians have a way of putting really real things into perspective.
According to the latest, Murphy -- just nominated for a coveted Academy Award for his stunning performance in 'Dreamgirls' and will next star in 'Shrek the Third' -- has not taken in a paternity test to confirm whether or not he is the child's father.
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By: Cecil Jones on 5/09/2007 7:57PM
Charlie Murphy isn't in the shadow of his brother Eddie. These Brothers are the funniest in Hollywood. They beat the Wayans, but there are so many of them. Charlie practically made Chappelle's Show. Charlie's creativity is only limited by the Constitution. Don't tell me that "I'm Rich B" wasn't the funniest thing on TV. Don't tell me that "I'm Rick James" wasn't the funniest thing. Charlie Murphy is on the top of his game and he just happens to be Eddie's brother. No disrespect to Eddie, but what was the last good movie he made...Boomerang or Best Defense? How's that for a dip gyro?
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By: 2Foxcee on 5/09/2007 9:07PM
Someone please mention to Charle to tone down those new set of choppers they look nice but, please, tooooo white, if the lights were turned out, they would probably glow in the dark -
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By: Winfred Warrick on 5/10/2007 7:54PM
(Comments 1 & 2 are crazy as hell! I laughed so hard, I have a headache!)
Yo Karu, why does Afr.-Americans always have to be in competition!!!!!!!!! Hell, we are already black and we are in shadow of one another! :) I am not going to even compare them to any other family clan. ALL OF THEM ARE FUNNY! The Murphys, The Wayans, Kings of Comedy (even though they ain't related!), The Torreys and who ever else, are all funny! Hell, Seinfield, The Friends Clan, Raymond and 'nem and that damn weird azz' Jim Carrey ain't ever made me (or any other Black)laugh and they were getting $1,000,000+ a show/movie.
That is RIGHT all of em!!!!! Nonetheless, Eddie knows that is his baby! LMAO! Eddie sure ain't running to get a paternity test. That is how you know that's his! LOL!
Best of luck to all of them listed above. Especially, Ray J & Brandy, they are about as confused as an one legged kick-boxer! (I am so wrong for that!)
Ciao . . .
Winfred Warrick
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By: I press on 5/10/2007 8:24AM
Is it just me or does it appear that the older Eddie gets, the more he looks like Charlie? LOL
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By: I Love Me on 5/10/2007 12:43PM
I agree with EVERYBODY. I dont feel as though Charlie is in Eddies shadow, i like him BETTER actually. Haha, and the teeth comments, just WRONG but hilarious!! As for Eddie and that baby however, i agree with Winfred Warrick..EDDIE KNOW THATS HIS BABY! At least its beautiful and healthy, he know he need to stop!
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By: motherslove on 5/10/2007 9:59PM
charli lie like a rug he said it and now he is back traking eddie did it before with another baby before he got married that tell me one thing he does not use condoms and him being on the downlow and all is scarry no pun intended lol
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By: Dymond1230 on 5/11/2007 6:49AM
Charlie Murphy and Eddie Murphy are their own man. You haven't seen them work together since Harlem Nights. Now who you need to worry about on somebody coat tale is that Solange Knolwes,Tina and Matthew working Beyonce so hard she think she's Hispanic!!!
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By: east harlem king on 5/11/2007 7:40AM
the vesectomy thing could be tru knowing the fact that eddie dont want to take the test........besides she got murphy in the baby name...its a rap regardless!
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By: jdog on 5/11/2007 8:44AM
BE A REAL MAN AND LIVE UP TO YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES. THE BABY BEING BORN ON YOUR BIRTHDAY WAS A SIGN FROM GOD.
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By: Melody on 5/11/2007 10:20AM
I would do Charlie because he looks like a man. Eddie looks so gay.
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