Eddie Murphy, the lead actor and one of the writers of Norbit, is born.
Comedy film Norbit starring Eddie Murphy is released in the United States.
Young Norbit is orphaned and adopted by Mr. Wong, who raises him in the orphanage.
Norbit meets Rasputia and her twin brother, Deion, at the orphanage; Rasputia starts bullying him.
Norbit meets Kate, a kind girl who becomes his close childhood friend and love interest.
Norbit and Kate unexpectedly reunite as adults in their hometown.
Norbit ends up married to Rasputia, who is controlling and overbearing.
Rasputia exerts control over Norbit and runs the local restaurant business aggressively.
Kate returns to the town with her boyfriend Deion, sparking jealousy and conflict among Norbit, Rasputia, and Deion.
Norbit discovers Rasputia plans to take over the orphanage and community through deceit and force.
Norbit stands up to Rasputia to protect his friends and the orphanage.
Norbit and Kate confess their feelings and start a relationship after defeating Rasputia's plans.
