Eddie Murphy's 'marriage' to Tracey Edmonds ended because her kids "hate"
him.

The actor and film producer - who announced they had split on Wednesday
(01.16.08) - reportedly had a blazing row with Tracey's sons Brandon and
Dylan which ended with her branding Eddie's mother Lillian a "b***h".

A source is quoted by MSNBC.com as saying: "Tracey's kids hate Eddie. They
had an argument that ended in Edmonds calling Eddie's mom a b***h.

"Eddie was also upset that Tracey was refusing to take his last name after
their 'wedding' ceremony."

On Wednesday the pair - who exchanged vows in a "symbolic union" on a French
Polynesian private island in Bora Bora on New Year's Day (01.01.08) -
released a statement saying: "After much consideration and discussion, we
have jointly decided that we will forego having a legal ceremony as it is
not necessary to define our relationship further.

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

The pair are officially single under the eyes of Polynesian law, which
dictates newlyweds must live there for a month to make their marriage
legally binding.

Meanwhile, it has been reported that someone who attended the Bora Bora
ceremony is attempting to sell video footage of the day for $1 million. One
entertainment news show is said to have already offered $50,000.

Eddie's representative insisted: "None of Eddie's friends would ever do
that."

The pair began dating in late 2006 and were engaged in July 2007.

Eddie has five children from his marriage to Nicole Mitchell Murphy, who
filed for divorce in 2005. He also has a daughter, Angel Iris, with Spice
Girl Mel B.

Tracey's sons are from her 13-year marriage to singer Kenneth 'Babyface'
Edmonds.