Nicole Murphy Allegedly Humiliates Lisa Raye by ‘Stealing Her New Man’ as Payback for Public Accusations, Reigniting Hollywood’s Longest Feud

Nicole Murphy has always been known for keeping a distance from unnecessary drama, but her history with actress Lisa Raye McCoy has been anything but smooth. What started as a close friendship deteriorated after Lisa Raye openly accused Nicole of being the third party in her marriage to Michael Misick, a claim that deeply shocked their inner circle, as Lisa Raye had trusted Nicole “like a sister.”

Lisa Raye didn’t hold back, labeling Nicole a “home wrecker” and alleging she had a pattern of getting involved with married men. This public fallout was compounded by the infamous moment when Nicole was caught on camera kissing married director Antoine Fuqua, a scandal that cost her “years of reputation.”

The Betrayal: Trust Turns to Treachery

According to Lisa Raye, the real heartbreak was not just the affair with her ex-husband, Michael, but the severe “betrayal of trust.”

The tension between the two women escalated further when Nicole was engaged to former NFL star Michael Strahan. Rumors suggested that Lisa Raye allegedly sent Strahan “some receipts” showing Nicole might have been dishonest behind his back, reportedly causing him to “hit pause on the wedding plans” and subsequently end the engagement.

The drama was far from over. Around 2011, when Lisa Raye was reportedly growing close to Pastor Noel Jones, a familiar face allegedly stepped into the picture: Nicole Murphy. Unconfirmed insider rumors claimed that Nicole caught wind of the relationship and made a bold move, getting close to Lisa Raye’s new man.

Insiders suggested that Nicole didn’t hold back, reportedly seeing it as “fair game” and an act of revenge, believing if Lisa Raye could interfere with her love life, then she wasn’t about to play nice either.

The Hollywood Cold War

Following the alleged revenge move, both women began moving differently in Hollywood. Lisa Raye started focusing more on her projects and faith, while Nicole attempted to rebuild her public image. However, the tension between them never subsided.

The feud found its way back into the spotlight every time one of them gave an interview. Things turned icy again when Lisa Raye, without naming names, did a podcast interview, throwing shade while discussing “so-called friends who can’t be trusted around your man.” Nicole responded with a cryptic message on Instagram that read, “Some people love drama until they become the topic.” The public instantly viewed this as a direct message, sparking intense debates in the comment sections.

The feud, built on “reputation, loyalty, and pride,” escalated into a full-on Hollywood cold war.

Standing Firm: Nicole’s Side of the Story

The conflict reached a climax when Nicole Murphy finally sat down for an exclusive interview to speak her side of the story. Without naming Lisa Raye directly, she stated she was tired of being painted as the villain and stressed that people believe what they want when they don’t know the truth. She admitted that the Antoine Fuqua picture was a mistake, but she insisted, “I’m not the home wrecker people tried to make me out to be.”

Lisa Raye didn’t take long to respond, hopping on Instagram Live with a terse quote: “When someone shows you who they are, believe them.” This single line immediately reignited the media frenzy, making it clear neither woman was ready to let the feud go.

Behind the scenes, the rivalry reportedly became so personal that mutual friends were forced to choose sides, and Hollywood event planners allegedly took care to seat them far apart to avoid awkward encounters.

The Enduring Legacy of Betrayal

Years later, the feud between Lisa Raye and Nicole Murphy remains one of Hollywood’s longest-running dramas, becoming more about principle than just men. Lisa Raye made it clear she values loyalty above everything, while Nicole fought to prove she wasn’t the villain.

The internet continues to feed on the drama, but despite the chaos, both women have built strong legacies and careers, surviving heartbreak, betrayal, and public scrutiny. Although mutual friends attempted to arrange a sit-down for them to clear the air, both refused, with Lisa Raye reportedly uninterested in “fake peace for the cameras” and Nicole being “done being dragged into old mess.”

Ultimately, the feud between Lisa Raye and Nicole Murphy became bigger than both of them—a cautionary tale of how quickly friendship can turn into a Hollywood storm when loyalty is broken.