Eddie Murphy says he’s happy none of his children turned out to be “Hollywood jerks.”
26.02.2021 - 23:28 / etcanada.com
Eddie Murphy is reflecting on his decision to turn down a role in “Ghostbusters” in order to star in another classic ’80s comedy.
In a new interview with Parade, the iconic comedian recalled how Dan Aykroyd offered him a part in the 1984 supernatural comedy, which sees a team of former scientists doing battle against evil spirits.
Asked what movie from the ’80s he would have been interested in starring in, Murphy revealed, “I was supposed to be in ‘Ghostbusters’. We were doing ‘Trading Places’
Eddie Murphy says he’s happy none of his children turned out to be “Hollywood jerks.”
Eddie Murphy is looking back at his career.
NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame this month.The NAACP announced Thursday that Murphy will be inducted during the March 27 ceremony, which will air on CBS.
Eddie Murphy has been perfectly comfortable sitting under mountains of prosthetics and makeup to make himself transform into the various characters seen throughout his films for decades. Perhaps that trick has been used best in his two “Coming to America” films.
After dominating the film industry, particularly in comedies, for what seems like three straight decades (’80s, ’90s, ’00s), Eddie Murphy hasn’t been nearly as prolific over the past 10 years.
Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticIt’s a very different landscape this week than it was a year ago, just before the pandemic forced cinemas to close around the country.
Eddie Murphy’s comeback is not stopping anytime soon. The "Coming 2 America" actor, 59, appeared alongside Arsenio Hall on an upcoming episode of Kevin Hart’s SiriusXM radio show, "Comedy Gold Minds," and confirmed that he plans to return to stand-up comedy once the coronavirus pandemic is over.
The “Coming 2 America” cast didn’t let the pandemic stop them from celebrating the film’s premiere in style, from their homes.
Eddie Murphy’s comeback is not stopping anytime soon. The "Coming 2 America" actor, 59, appeared alongside Arsenio Hall on an upcoming episode of Kevin Hart’s SiriusXM radio show, "Comedy Gold Minds," and confirmed that he plans to return to stand-up comedy once the coronavirus pandemic is over.
Coming to America fans who have been longing for a sequel to the Eddie Murphy-Arsenio Hall classic may have been surprised to learn that the comedy 33 years in the making would be rated PG-13. The original was rated R.
Eddie Murphy is a proud father to no less than ten children, who range in age from 30 to two.
Eddie Murphy is opening up about one of his iconic movies.
Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall are looking back on filming "Coming to America." Ahead of the release of the famed comedy's sequel "Coming 2 America," the duo appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and revealed that Paramount had a demand when it came to the movie's casting. Hall, 65, revealed that the studio made them cast a White actor to play the character of Maurice -- who was played by Louie Anderson.
Coming 2 America is a family affair for Eddie Murphy. The legendary actor, 59, returns to the iconic role of Prince (now King) Akeem in the highly-anticipated Coming to America sequel, which drops March 5 on Amazon Prime Video. One of the stars of the film is none other than his own daughter, Bella Murphy.
Eddie Murphy, known not only for his comedy skills but also his entertaining on-screen transformations in titles including Coming To America and The Nutty Professor, will receive the Distinguished Artisan honor at the 8th annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylist Guild Awards.
Eddie Murphy said he wouldn’t subject Megan Thee Stallion to “my old ass playing my guitar” for a potential collaboration.The comedian and actor, who is also known for his 1985 hit ‘Party All The Time’, said in a new interview that he’s too old to entertain ideas of collaborating with younger stars such as Megan.Speaking on The Tamron Hall Show last week, the actor, who is promoting his new film Coming To America 2, responded to questions posed about whether he’d one day link up with artists