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Mike Myers makes unrecognizable rare appearance to honour Eddie Murphy at the AFI Life Achievement Awards

Mike Myers makes unrecognizable rare appearance to honour Eddie Murphy at the AFI Life Achievement Awards

Published by Daniella Wilson

There are red carpet moments, and then there are movie history moments. Mike Myers delivered the latter in spectacular style as he stepped out in one of his most unexpected appearances in years to honour longtime friend and collaborator Eddie Murphy at the prestigious AFI Life Achievement Awards. In a move that instantly delighted fans, Mike appeared wearing a full green prosthetic mask, transforming himself into none other than Shrek, the beloved ogre he famously voiced. It was a playful, deeply nostalgic tribute that nodded to the pair’s enduring on-screen partnership. Because of course, long before this awards night reunion, the two icons created cinematic magic together in Shrek, with Mike voicing the grumpy-but-lovable ogre and Eddie bringing the endlessly energetic Donkey to life. Their chemistry became the beating heart of the franchise, turning it into one of the most successful animated series of all time. © Getty Images for AFIDave Chappelle, Eddie Murphy, posed with AFI Lifetime Achievement award, and Mike Myers attend the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award Taking to the stage, still fully …

Eddie Murphy receives standing ovation as he collects lifetime achievement award

Eddie Murphy receives standing ovation as he collects lifetime achievement award

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Eddie Murphy was visibly moved as he accepted the American Film Institute’s life achievement award on Saturday night. The legendary comedian and actor was honoured at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, where he reflected on his illustrious career. Addressing the star-studded audience, which included his family and long-time collaborators, Murphy shared his profound gratitude. “Seeing all of my family, all my kids, my beautiful wife, and seeing all the different people I worked with, I’m just really filled up,” he stated. “This is a special moment. I wish y’all could feel what I’m feeling, see what I’m seeing. I almost teared up. I’m going to get backstage and cry.” Before accepting the prestigious accolade, Murphy was met with a resounding standing ovation. Dave Chappelle, Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers, Robert Townsend, and Judge Reinhold attend the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: …

Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence become grandparents as their kids welcome first baby together

Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence become grandparents as their kids welcome first baby together

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Comedy legends Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence are now grandfathers-in-law as their two eldest children have welcomed their first baby together. Eddie confirmed Saturday that his son Eric and Lawrence’s daughter Jasmin had a baby girl named Ari Skye. “They just had a baby girl,” Murphy told E! News at the American Film Institute achievement award ceremony April 18. “They just had her two weeks ago, or a week ago. Yeah, Ari Skye.” Fans were stunned when the couple announced their engagement back in November 2024, making Eddie and Martin — who starred together in comedies Boomerang (1992) and Life (1999) — part of the same family. Speaking about becoming a grandfather, Eddie said that he didn’t have any advice for the new parents, …

Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, and Stevie Wonder Honor Eddie Murphy at AFI’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, and Stevie Wonder Honor Eddie Murphy at AFI’s Lifetime Achievement Award

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Kevin Hart opened up the tribute to Murphy, by talking about the influence he had over every comic’s career and the walls he broke down as a black comedian. This was a prevailing theme throughout the night. “He’s our power. He’s our friend,” Hart said. “And even you white people think he’s your friend, and he’s done a lot to show you different! He’s given us the gift of laughter across generations.” In video interstitials, Murphy reflected upon his career. He pointed out that in Beverly Hills Cop, his character flipped the script on the usual tropes by having a black man not just tolerated in a position of power, but to take charge. He cited Peter Sellers as an inspiration to play multiple roles in movies like The Nutty Professor and Coming to America. He also pointed out that the industry initially complained about the novelty of Boomerang‘s all-black cast when it first premiered. Stevie Wonder received a standing ovation when he took the stage. Murphy famously parodied Wonder on SNL, but the two …

Eddie Murphy Receives 2026 AFI Life Achievement Award at Starry Gala

Eddie Murphy Receives 2026 AFI Life Achievement Award at Starry Gala

Published by Daniella Wilson

Eddie Murphy didn’t have a ton to say after a two-hour tribute inside Hollywood’s Dolby Theater Saturday night as he received the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award. But he did have some jokes. “Have these always been this size? It seems like this is small. Is it?” Murphy asked as he held the silver star trophy. The crowd — filled with a who’s who of comedy heavyweights, studio heads, Oscar winners, filmmakers, actors and fans — laughed at the quip. But there might’ve been some truth to it, too, as no award could measure up to the larger-than-life career Murphy built across five decades. At 65, Murphy said he found his way to the stage at just the right time. Accomplished enough to deserve it, young enough to fully enjoy the friends, collaborators and family members who filled out the black-tie event, and still spicy enough to toss out some of his signature humor. Spike Lee, the last in a starry parade of presenters to honor Murphy, had the task of presenting him with that …

Meet Martin Lawrence’s two ex-wives and three kids, including his daughter married to a very famous nepo-baby

Meet Martin Lawrence’s two ex-wives and three kids, including his daughter married to a very famous nepo-baby

Published by Daniella Wilson

Martin Lawrence just celebrated his 61st birthday. The Bad Boys actor and stand up comedian enjoyed his big day with his girlfriend, Angie Gonzalez. Angie shared a photo to Instagram of her and Martin snuggling up near the water at sunset. She wrote to the story: “Happy birthday my Love!!!” While the actor is enjoying his new relationship, Martin has had his fair share of ups and downs in his love life. The Big Momma’s House actor has been married twice and is the dad of three daughters. Here’s everything you need to know about Martin, his ex-wives, and his three children. © Getty Images Patricia Southall In 1995, Martin married his first wife, Patricia Southall. The two met three years earlier in 1992 while Patricia was working for the then Governor of Virginia, Douglas Wilder. During their relationship, Patricia won the Miss Virginia USA crown and placed first runner-up in the 1994 Miss USA pageant. While they were together, the couple welcomed a daughter, Jasmin Page. But, after two years of marriage, Martin and Patricia …

Eddie Murphy Eva Longoria Comedy Attachment Parenting Amazon MGM

Eddie Murphy Eva Longoria Comedy Attachment Parenting Amazon MGM

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Eddie Murphy and Eva Longoria have teamed up to star in Attachment Parenting, a comedy newly set up at Amazon MGM. The company has preemptively picked up the short story by Julianna Baggott from Davis Entertainment and Eddie Murphy Productions. Murphy and Longoria are attached to produce on top of starring via their respective companies along with veteran John Davis of Davis Entertainment, who is in the awards race this year with the feel-good Kate Hudson drama Song Sung Blue. The new project is a reunion for the three, who worked together on last year’s Amazon’s Murphy-starring action comedy, The Pickup. Eddie Murphy Productions’ Charisse Hewitt-Webster will also produce, as will Jade Miranda of Hyphenate, the media company run by Longoria, its CCO, and CEO Cris Abrego. With a vibe that throws back to another era of studio comedies, the project tells of a psychologist couple whose parenting philosophy is put to the ultimate test when they’re forced to counsel a crime boss’s dysfunctional family while being held hostage at a hotel. The project is …

Eddie Murphy’s family is expanding — son expecting first child with Martin Lawrence’s daughter

Eddie Murphy’s family is expanding — son expecting first child with Martin Lawrence’s daughter

Published by Daniella Wilson

Eddie Murphy’s family is growing! The Coming to America actor is set to become a grandfather again, with his son Eric Murphy expecting his first child with wife Jasmin Lawrence. The comedian, himself a father to ten children, is already a grandfather to granddaughters Evie and Zuri, his son Myles Murphy’s daughters with Carly Fink, plus his daughter Bria Murphy is also currently pregnant. Jasmin, who is actor Martin Lawrence’s daughter, and Eric took to Instagram to announce their pregnancy, sharing photos highlighting the soon-to-be first-time mom’s growing bump. The first of the photos is a black-and-white portrait that sees Eric tilting his head towards the bump, and the others see Jasmin in a form-fitting white ruched off-the-shoulder dress. “Thank you Jesus for the greatest gift,” she wrote in her caption alongside a string of red heart emojis, and fans were quick to take to the comments section under the post to congratulate them — and gush over the baby’s set of grandparents. © WireImageJasmine and Eric in June 2024 “Having Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence …