As an adult, Norbit falls in love with a beautiful woman named Rasputia (also played by Eddie Murphy), who turns out to be super mean and controlling.
: Norbit was released just before Oscar voting closed. Many believe the film's "low-brow" humor and negative reviews turned off Academy voters, leading to Alan Arkin winning the award instead. Norbit
“Norbit sits at a crossroads in Eddie Murphy’s filmography, where virtuoso character comedy collides with regressive humor, illustrating the trade-off between mainstream success and critical respect.” As an adult, Norbit falls in love with
Norbit’s cynical, racist Chinese-American adoptive father. ⚖️ Critical vs. Audience Reception As an adult