Miss Johnny Gill Wasn't Having It

Murphy, Edmonds 'friends,' not spouses



The wedding ceremony between Eddie Murphy and film producer Tracey
Edmonds two weeks ago was only symbolic -- and that's as far as they
plan to go, they announced Wednesday.

Murphy, 46, and Edmonds, 40, traded vows on New Year's Day on a
private island off Bora Bora in French Polynesia in a ceremony that
was not legally binding.

"After much consideration and discussion, we have jointly decided that
we will forgo having a legal ceremony as it is not necessary to define
our relationship further," said a statement on behalf of both Murphy
and Edmonds issued by publicist Arnold Robinson.

"While the recent symbolic union in Bora Bora was representative of
our deep love, friendship and respect that we have for one another on
a spiritual level, we have decided to remain friends," the statement
said.

The statement did not clarify whether the two remained a couple. In an
e-mail exchange, Robinson said he could not comment beyond the
statement.

Murphy has six children from previous relationships. He and Edmonds,
whose credits include "Dreamgirls" and "Beverly Hills Cop," began
dating last year. They became engaged in July.

What was the point of this "symbolic" crap in the first place? Look at that kiss. He was concentrating hard to get through that.

THEN

By several accounts, Eddie Murphy and his "wife" of two weeks, Tracey Edmonds, had a very volatile relationship, which makes the official statement announcing their breakup seem laughable.

The pair wed in a symbolic ceremony New Year's Day in an island near Bora Bora, but the wedding was not legally binding.

Things for the newlyweds got off to a very rocky start.

"Eddie started yelling at Tracey in front of people," one of Edmonds's wedding guests tells People magazine. "He did it on a few occasions and it was very embarrassing."

The pair reportedly got into a HUGE fight just two days ago.
"It was ugly," a fiend tells Life & Style. "They never officially moved in together and apparently never had a civil ceremony."

The insider adds that Eddie seemed "very controlling."

Duh!

The "friend" says Eddie insisted Tracey take his name, but she refused. She wanted to keep the name Edmonds because her sons have that surname.

The insider adds that Eddie personally paid for everyone to be flown to Tahiti for their special day.

Hope it was worth it!

Why is Donkey so controlling? This was doomed from the start. Plus, I don't trust that Tracy chick. Once again, College. Hill.