Eddie Murphy receives life achievement award by AFI, drawing standing ovation at star-filled tribute - AP News

Eddie Murphy receives life achievement award by AFI, drawing standing ovation at star-filled tribute  AP News

Stevie Wonder, Dave Chappelle and More Honor Eddie Murphy at AFI Life Achievement Award Ceremony: ‘I Almost Teared Up’ 

Hollywood legends gathered at the Dolby Theater on Saturday night to celebrate Eddie Murphy as he received the AFI Life Achievement Award, the highest honor bestowed by the American Film Institute. Spike Lee presented Murphy with the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award, commending the comedian and actor for having been true to himself, prioritizing his […]

By Payton Turkeltaub

Dave Chappelle Pitches Eddie Murphy on Joining Potential ‘Chappelle’s Show’ Reboot at AFI Gala

Murphy saw his life and career flash before his eyes thanks to a starry program and clips from his hits as he received the AFI Life Achievement Award: “I wish y'all can feel what I'm feeling, see what I'm seeing.”

By Chris Gardner

Eddie Murphy Receives AFI Life Achievement Award In Star-Studded Ceremony With Laughs And Heart

With 65 being the standard retirement age talked about for most people, it only seemed appropriate that in the very same month that Eddie Murphy turned 65, he would be honored with a life achievement award. And at last night’s 51st Annual AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony Murphy made a point in his acceptance speech […]

By Pete Hammond

Eddie Murphy Receives AFI Lifetime Achievement Award in Star-Filled Tribute

Jennifer Hudson delivered a musical performance from 'Dreamgirls,' the 2006 film in which she co-starred with Murphy, at the American Film Institute's 2026 ceremony.

By Ashley Iasimone

Mike Myers Crashes Eddie Murphy's AFI Ceremony Dressed As Shrek

Forget a black tie ... Mike Myers rolled up in full ogre glam to pay tribute to Eddie Murphy. Murphy got his big moment on Saturday night at the AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony in L.A. … but things took a hilarious left turn when Myers hit…

By TMZ Staff

Eddie Murphy's Son & Martin Lawrence’s Daughter Welcome First Baby

The Murphy-Lawrence family is expanding. Eddie Murphy confirmed that his son Eric Murphy and Martin Lawrence’s daughter Jasmin Lawrence welcomed their first baby together, a little girl named Ari...

Eddie Murphy honored with AFI life achievement award

Eddie Murphy took a moment to look out at the star-studded room at the American Film Institute ceremony - at his family, his peers, the people who have shared his journey - and let...