Legendary funnyman Eddie Murphy is secretly battling a severe case of obsessive-compulsive disorder that has spiraled so far out of control. Things have become so intense. The Beverly Hills Cop star’s fear of germs and obsession with order has become so intense that it’s reportedly forced him into a life of near-total isolation.
Eddie Murphy may appear to have it all together on the outside, to his fans. However, behind closed doors, the actor allegedly lives ruled by anxiety, routines, and a crippling case of germaphobia.
Things have become so out of control for Murphy that, according to Radar Online sources, the actor can barely step outside or function.
“Eddie can now barely cope with leaving his home. He’s living like Hollywood recluse Howard Hughes up in his ivory tower. It’s become a real problem. It’s part of the reason he’s barely acting anymore as sets are a nightmare of germs for him,” the insider reveals.
Eddie Murphy’s condition has taken over his life. His home has become more of a fortress than a residence. Every aspect of his life must be to his exact liking. Every object must be placed in exact order, and even movie nights are scheduled to avoid disruption.
Eddie Murphy Puts Life And Career On Hold
He is a stickler for detail and his staff handles all food preparation. Eddie Murphy avoids touching food or even using his stove because he refuses to do it. It doesn’t stop there, the list goes on and on, the source reveals.
Murphy reportedly ends each night by pacing his mansion. He moves from room to room, double-checking every door and window, ensuring his home remains sealed off from the world. Things have become so out of control for Eddie that it has affected all aspects of his life. Including his love life.
Murphy’s condition even took a toll on his short-lived romance with Spice Girl Mel B. She described her time with him as tightly controlled, where every detail was managed according to Eddie’s strict personal rules. Everything had to revolve around his comfort, leaving little room for spontaneity or balance in the relationship.
Eddie Murphy’s career is seemingly on hold as the actor no longer works outside his schedule these days. Currently, he is working on a Netflix documentary about his career. The documentary, titled “Eddie,” will explore his rise from a teen comedian to a Hollywood icon, including his time on Saturday Night Live, stand-up comedy, and his box office hits. The documentary’s release date will be announced later this year.
The actor may be one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. However, behind the fame and fortune lies a man trapped by his compulsions. Eddie Murphy’s rigid routines and crippling OCD have reportedly isolated him from the world he once ruled. Sadly, for a man who once thrived on spontaneity. It’s a tragic twist that the only thing he can’t escape is himself.
