Lawrence told the story while honoring his idol at the AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy.

Martin Lawrence is sharing the hilarious story of being turned down by Eddie Murphy years before the comedy legends became ...

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Eddie Murphy in 'Dreamgirls' (2006); Eddie Murphy arrives at the 79th annual Academy Awards Nominees luncheon in Beverly Hills on Feb. 5, 2007 The Saturday Night Live alum snagged his first Academy ...

Eddie Murphy meant the Oscars no harm. The actor, 64, is setting the record straight on why he exited the 2007 Academy Awards early after being nominated for the first time for Best Supporting Actor.

Eddie Murphy has never struggled to find work. The “Coming to America” star, 63, recently revealed that he’s only had to audition for one role in his almost 50-year career. Murphy opened up about his ...

Eddie Murphy left the 2007 Oscars ceremony early as he didn't want "sympathy" for missing out on the Best Supporting Actor award. The 64-year-old actor was nominated for his portrayal of James ...

*Eddie Murphy has clarified the long-speculated reason behind his early exit from the 2007 Academy Awards following his loss for “Dreamgirls.” The actor says his decision wasn’t driven by frustration, ...

Eddie Murphy is a legend in comedy circles and in Hollywood, having delivered several iconic performances on the stage and on the big screen. That wasn’t always the case, though. While Murphy’s star ...

He insists it had nothing to do with being mad that Alan Arkin beat him, calling the late actor "hysterically funny" in Little Miss Sunshine. A gesture from Clint Eastwood was the last straw that led ...