Norbit

Norbit is a 2007 American comedy film, directed by Brian Robbins, and co-written by, co-produced by, and starring Eddie Murphy. The film co-stars Thandie Newton, Terry Crews, Cuba Gooding Jr., Eddie Griffin, Katt Williams, Marlon Wayans, and Charlie Murphy (the latter of whom also co-wrote). Murphy portrays multiple roles including the eponymous Norbit and his abusive, obese wife Rasputia. Norbit, unhappily married, is reunited with his childhood sweetheart Kate, but must contend with Rasputia and her three older brothers and foil a sabotage plan constructed by Rasputia. Norbit was released by Paramount Pictures on February 9, 2007. While the film was a box office success (grossing $159 million worldwide against a production budget of $60 million), it received generally negative reviews from critics and was nominated for eight Golden Raspberry Awards (winning three), although it also received a nomination for the 2008 Academy Award for Best Makeup.