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Nearly 25 years after her divorce from Eddie Murphy, Nicole Mitchell looks better than ever. The mother of five of the comedy legend’s 10 children, Mitchell has prioritized co-parenting over any drama caused by Murphy’s other relationships. Their journey together remains a notable chapter in their lives though Mitchell has clearly moved on personally and professionally.

Nicole Mitchell looks incredible while running errands in Hollywood

Wearing a blue tennis dress, Nicole Mitchell exits a grocery store carrying two grocery bags and talking on her cell phone
Nicole Murphy on September 9, 2024 | BG046/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

On September 9, paparazzi caught Eddie Murphy‘s former wife of 12 years picking up some groceries in West Hollywood, California. Given Bristol Farms’ close proximity to some of the hottest neighborhoods in LA, celebs like Alessandra Ambrosio, Ashley Greene, and Kendall Jenner often shop at the gourmet market chain. Mitchell looked stunning as she exited the restaurant.

Wearing a blue tennis dress, Nicole Mitchell exits a grocery store carrying two grocery bags and talking on her cell phone
Nicole Murphy in West Hollywood, California | BG046/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Nicole Mitchell wore a snug athleisure look that showed off her toned figure and dewy skin. The 56-year-old’s outfit included a short powder-blue tennis dress and On Cloud 5 sneakers in glacier white. She slung a black ALO fanny pack over her shoulder and accessorized with silver hoop earrings and an Ankh lariat necklace.

Wearing a blue tennis dress, Nicole Mitchell exits a grocery store carrying two grocery bags and talking on her cell phone
Nicole Murphy on September 9, 2024 in West Hollywood, California | BG046/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Over the years, Nicole Mitchell has often styled her hair in a pixie cut of varying textures. Earlier in 2024, the former Ford Agency model went blonde with subtle darker roots. Now, she’s gone full platinum for a gorgeous, youthful look. Nicole appears to have let her brows return to their natural color for a fun contrast. While she ran errands on this quiet Sunday, she went makeup-free, looking naturally gorgeous and letting her freckles show through.

Eddie Murphy and Nicole Mitchell’s relationship timeline

In 1988, Eddie Murphy and Nicole Mitchell met at the NAACP Image Awards. At the time, Nicole was growing her modeling and acting career. The couple wed on March 18, 1993, in a lavish ceremony and went on to have five children together: Bria (b. 1989), Myles (b. 1992), Shayne (b. 1994), Zola (b. 1999), and Bella (b. 2002). Nearly 13 years after their wedding, Murphy and Mitchell separated, officially divorcing in 2006.

Eddie Murphy, Nicole Mitchell, and their children stand together at a movie premiere in 2003
Nicole Murphy, Eddie Murphy and their children during ‘The Haunted Mansion’ premiere in Hollywood on November 23, 2003 | SGranitz/WireImage

Despite their split, both Eddie and Nicole have maintained a cordial relationship post-divorce, particularly in co-parenting their children. Nicole has since founded a skincare company called YFOY. Its mission statement explains, “Your age and society’s expectations don’t define who you are, how you should look and feel, or the life you should live.” Nicole clearly lives this philosophy out loud.

Eddie Murphy stands with Paige Butcher, Bria Murphy, Nicole Mitchell Murphy, and Shayne Audra Murphy at a movie premiere in 2016
Paige Butcher, Eddie Murphy, Bria Murphy, Nicole Mitchell Murphy, and Shayne Audra Murphy on July 25, 2016 | Todd Williamson/Getty Images
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In addition to his five kids with Mitchell, reports People, Murphy has Eric (b. 1989 with then-girlfriend Paulette McNeely), Christian (b. 1990 with then-girlfriend Tamara Hood), Angel (b. 2007 with then-girlfriend and former Spice Girl Melanie Brown), Izzy (b. 2016 with current wife Paige Butcher), and Max (b. 2018 with Butcher).