Eddie Murphy Recalling the pitfalls of becoming famous at such a young age.
during an interview New York TimesThe 63-year-old actor opened up about dating giants such as John Belushi and Robin Williams when he was just 19 (Belushi dated him in 1982 Williams died of a drug overdose in 2014 and committed suicide in 2014). It was during this period that cocaine was also very popular, especially in show business.
“I don’t drink. The first time I smoked weed was when I was 30 years old – the drug level was some kind of weed,” he explains. “I remember when I was 19, I went to the Blues Bar. It was me, Belushi and Robin Williams. They started doing coke, and I was like, ‘No, I’m cool.'” I didn’t take any moral stance, I Just not being interested in it, I would say that was God watching me in that moment.
Murphy was only 19 when he joined saturday night live The move gave the iconic sketch show a lifeline in 1980 (it was reportedly on the verge of cancellation) and made him a huge superstar. But fame and fortune also come with it, and he is keenly aware of this.
“When you become famous very young, especially as a black artist, it’s like living in a minefield,” he said. “At any time something could happen and ruin everything. It’s like, all these things were happening and I didn’t even notice. Now, at this age, I can look back and say, ‘Wow, I was okay. It has been a minefield for 35 years. How do you navigate through the minefield in 35 or 40 years?
Murphy’s resume is unparalleled. From his countless stand-up specials to his iconic movies, this comedian, here’s what he became Recipient of the Cecil B. DeMille Award Last December, at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards, the award was presented to “talented individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry.” Previous winners of this award include Jane Fonda, George Clooney, Morgan Freeman, Oprah Winfrey, Robert De Niro, Audrey Hepburn, Harrison Ford, Jodie Foster, Sophia Loren, Steven Spielberg, Denzo Washington, Tom Hanks, etc.
And he’s not slowing down anytime soon. Not only is he promoting his latest project; Beverly Hills Detective: Axel F (airing July 3 on Netflix), he is also working on a new Shrek Movie. Murphy told ET exclusively that a Donkeys spin-off has been in the works for some time.
“We started doing Shrek Six months ago,” Murphy told the Economic Times. “so Shrek Will be back soon. So we’re doing another one Shrek we are making a donkey Movie. There’s a donkey, and we have a movie about a donkey.
Murphy voiced the swamp ogre’s loyal donkey sidekick in all four films Shrek Movie. This much-loved series began in 2001 Shrek. It spawned three sequels—2004’s Shrek 22007 Shrek the Third and 2010 shrek forever.
Now, the fifth Shrek The movie is in production. No word on when it will be released.
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