What is impressive about Paige Butcher, who became the wife of the famous actor Eddie Murphy after 12 years of relationship. Photo

Famous American actor Eddie Murphy married his beloved Paige Butcher after 12 years together. The 44-year-old model, who is 19 years younger than her new husband, confidently said "Yes", celebrating the event with a small ceremony.

The 63-year-old comedian began dating the Australian beauty in 2012, People writes. Despite their mostly private union, Murphy said he is committed to his wife and two children together. In an interview with Vanity Fair in 2020, he said: "My career or being an artist is not the center of my life. My family and children are at the center of my life." So, what is known about the celebrity's wife Paige Butcher – read on.

Born in Australia and interested in fashion since childhood

Butcher was born in Perth, Australia. According to a 2013 interview, her mother was a fashion designer, so her daughter wore her clothes as a child. Her interest in fashion inspired her career path. "I used to model for my mom's clothes, and everyone said: "You should be a model". So when I was 13, I started taking it more seriously," she said. While working in modeling, Paige also attended a Catholic girls' school.

After graduation, Butcher won the 1994 Cover Girl Cosmetics Supermodel Contest and was signed to a modeling contract. This opportunity earned her a trip to New York City, where she worked for several magazines and brands over the next decade, including the cover of Maxim in 2004. In the early 2000s, Butcher appeared in several comedy series.

She began dating Murphy in 2012, and in 2018 they got engaged

Murphy and Butcher made their first public appearance in November 2012. The couple walked the red carpet hand in hand. A few weeks later, they attended a basketball game in Los Angeles. After 6 years, the lovers announced their engagement, at that time Paige was pregnant with her second child.

They have two children together

The model gave birth to her eldest daughter, Izzy, in May 2016, and in November 2018, her son, Max, was born. Before the boy's birth, the source said that they were "very happy" to become parents for the second time. Meanwhile, Butcher is also the stepmother of Murphy's eight children. According to insiders, the model is on very good terms with the kids.

Paige doesn't like social media

While Butcher doesn't mind being in the public eye, she values her privacy. In a conversation with journalists, Paige touched on her relationship with Murphy when asked why she avoids posting on social media. "I'm in a relationship with a celebrity, so I thought that was enough," the model replied.

Butcher also revealed that she had accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter) in the past, but "eventually got rid of them all." Her husband also stays away from social media. "I don't need to be interacting with fans on social media and tweeting that I just ate a strawberry," Murphy told The Hollywood Reporter in 2016.

She keeps fit but doesn't like the gym

Butcher is particularly interested in staying active, but she prefers to do so without gym equipment. Paige explained that, as an Australian, she loves nature and gardening.

After living in New York City for 14 years, Butcher moved to Los Angeles "mostly for the lifestyle," and she's committed to incorporating fitness into her daily routine – like walking, cycling, and even doing lunges in the kitchen while waiting for water to boil. "I like to go to the beach and ride my bike for a couple of hours," said the model. "I get really bored doing sports. I'd rather do something fun."

Butcher's background in charity

Butcher said in 2013 that she started working with Habitat for Humanity when she first moved to New York, saying, "I've always wanted to do charity work. I love taking care of people."

When Paige moved to Los Angeles, she volunteered at homeless shelters and helped the nonprofit organization Baby2Baby collect necessary items for children. "The charitable organization sends packages with toys, things for children, diapers, strollers, etc. So I go there and help them," Butcher said.

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