Norbit is a 2007 comedy film starring Eddie Murphy, who portrays multiple characters including the timid Norbit and his loud, domineering wife Rasputia. When Norbit's childhood love Kate returns to their small town, he must find the courage to stand up for himself and pursue true happiness. The film blends slapstick humor with an underdog story about self-confidence and finding love.
The film relies almost entirely on fat-shaming humor, presenting the overweight female character as grotesque, abusive, and monstrous, while being celebrated as broad comedy at the time of release.
