Murphy mess

Los Angeles, Aug. 6 (Reuters): Actor Eddie Murphy’s wife of 12 years, Nicole, filed for divorce from the star yesterday and sought joint custody of their five children, court papers showed.

Murphy, 44, issued a statement saying: “The welfare of our children is our main concern, and their best interests are our first priority.” The star of Beverly Hills Cop and The Nutty Professor has five children with the former Nicole Mitchell, a model.