 Simmons later disappeared from the public spotlight in 2014 and in January spoke out against an upcoming biopic about his life starring Pauly Shore. On Friday, Simmons shared a message on social media thanking fans for their birthday wishes and sending his love. And Eddie Murphy and longtime girlfriend Paige Butcher are married. The actor and comedy icon tied the knot with the Australian model earlier this week on the Caribbean island of Anguilla. It was a private ceremony with family and friends, including the couple's two children.