51st AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO EDDIE MURPHY: Grand Entrance @afi
51st AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO EDDIE MURPHY: Grand Entrance @afi
Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The stars came out for Eddie Murphy. Chris Rock, Mike Myers, Kevin Hart, Bill Burr, Spike Lee, Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson and more honor a career that has redefined comedy and left a lasting impact on audiences around the world. The 51st AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO EDDIE MURPHY premieres May 31 on Netflix.

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51st AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO EDDIE MURPHY: Grand Entrance

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