Eddie Murphy's AFI Tribute: A Career Celebrated

0:00On April 19th, Eddie Murphy just snagged the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award, solidifying his spot as comedy royalty. The 65-year-old legend got honored at the Dobie Theatre on April 18th, with a lineup of heavy hitters like Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Martin Lawrence, Kevin Hart, and more, paying tribute to his iconic run. Big names brought the energy, from Mike Myers showing up in full Shrek Green makeup in years, to nod to Murphy's voice work as Donkey, to Jennifer. Hudson belting out tunes from Dream Girls, where he earned an Oscar nod. Even Stevie Wonder made a surprise drop-in, shouting out their lifelong friendship that started with Murphy's hilarious SNL impressions. Stars kept a real on Murphy's impact, calling him a mentor, brother, and the blueprint for comedians everywhere. They shouted out his classics like Beverly Hills Cop, coming to America, Shrek, and dramatic turns in Dream Girls, and Dolomite is my name. Murphy sat there with his wife, Paige Butcher, and 10 kids,

1:01soaking it all in while reflecting on his unmatched body of work. Murphy's been on a role lately, welcoming a new grandson and granddaughter, turning 65 and dropping an Netflix documentary called Being Eddie. Spike Lee even skipped a Nick's Playoff game to present the award, praising his authenticity and family first vibe. The whole ceremony hits Netflix on May 31, a perfect cap to a career that's still dropping laughs and breaking ground after all these years. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered updates.