Eddie Murphy (left) was honored at a star-studded AFI Life Achievement Award Gala at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 18. Eddie’s longtime friend Arsenio Hall showed support for him at the ceremony.
The Emmy Award-winning actor (pictured with his wife Paige) was celebrated by all of Hollywood, including Jennifer Hudson, Stevie Wonder, Colman Domingo, Arsenio Hall, Martin Lawrence, Chris Rock, Spike Lee, Tracy Morgan, Kenan Thompson, Byron Allen, Keegan-Michael Key, David Alan Grier, Jaafar Jackson, Dave Chappelle, Mike Myers, and many more.
Director Spike Lee and his wife, Tonya Lewis Lee displayed very interesting body language on the red carpet.
“Brooklyn is in our blood. However, Eddie and I took different paths,” Spike Lee said while presenting Murphy the award. “Eddie made us laugh and made our nation feel better. I took a camera and told stories about how our nation could be better. We both push culture forward. We’re still not even done.”
Nia Long and Colman Domingo, Stars of the “Michael” biopic, attended the 51st American Film Institute (AFI) Life Achievement Award ceremony.
Tracy Morgan and his fiancée Helen Hernandez attended the 51st American Film Institute (AFI) Life Achievement Award ceremony honoring Eddie Murphy on Saturday.
“The 51st Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy” will stream on May 31 on Netflix.
Colman Domingo and Jaafar Jackson, Stars of the “Michael” biopic, attended the 51st American Film Institute (AFI) Life Achievement Award ceremony.
Byron Allen and his wife Jennifer Lucas attend the AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy held at The Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California.
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Keenan Thompson attend the AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy held at The Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California.
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Jennifer Hudson attend the AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy held at The Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California. Photo credit: ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA
Actress Karen Pittman attends the AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy held at The Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California. Photo credit: ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA
Martin Lawrence and Angie Gonzalez attend the AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy held at The Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California. Photo credit: ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA
Spike Lee and Martin Lawrence attend the AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy held at The Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California. Photo credit: ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA
