Amid looking dapper in his suit, Eddie Murphy at the 2023 Golden Globes aimed at cracking up the audience with a Will Smith Oscars slap joke after receiving the Cecil B. DeMille Award. Through the years, Eddie Murphy has carried out his business of evoking hearty laughter, with box office hits including “Coming to America,” and “The Nutty Professor.”
While he is famous for his comedic chops, Murphy is also talented in other areas as a singer, producer, and writer, all of which have earned him nominations and awards. Recently, Eddie Murphy at Golden Globes was honored with a prestigious award. On stage, the Brooklyn native shared tips on how to achieve success, leaving his audience with a unique joke.
Eddie Murphy shares three pieces of advice for up-and-comers in the industry:
- Pay your taxes.2) Mind your business.3) Keep Will Smith’s wife’s name out your f—ing mouth.https://t.co/YDe7QBg9R9 pic.twitter.com/1iH3iHGBiz
— Variety (@Variety) January 11, 2023
Eddie Murphy Pulled an unexpected Joke at the 2023 Golden Globes
Eddie Murphy at Golden Globes received the Cecil B. DeMille Award. For his attendance at the Tuesday night event, the “Norbit” star looked dapper in an all-black ensemble, accessorizing with shining jewelry. Expectedly, all the attendees dressed to kill, but somehow, Murphy caught the attention of the voluminous numbers in the ceremony following his joke.
To receive the award, the actor stepped on stage and thanked his family and longtime beau, Paige Butcher. Then he explained his desire to share his recipe for a successful career and lifestyle with the audience. Murphy blurted:
Murphy’s Golden Globes joke brings to mind last year’s Oscars. Its host, Chris Rock, threw jibes at Jada Pinkett, Will Smith’s wife, who suffers from alopecia. While the audience roared with laughter, the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” actor moved to the stage and decked Rock with a slap before warning him never to mention his wife’s name.
This stirred mixed reactions from celebrities and fans. On the other hand, Will later apologized to Rock after a ten-year ban from the ceremony.
