Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Join us on Saturday, April 18th, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy.

“Eddie Murphy is an American icon,” said Kathleen Kennedy, Chair of the AFI Board of Trustees. “A trailblazing force in the art forms of film, television and stand-up comedy, his versatility knows no bounds. Across five decades, his enduring impact on our culture has inspired artists and audiences alike, and AFI is proud to honor him with the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award.”

The American Film Institute is a nonprofit organization with a mandate to champion the moving image as an art form. All proceeds from the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute Gala support AFI’s education and arts initiatives.

The official sponsor of the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award Gala dinner is Canva, the all-in-one visual communication platform.

Proceeds from the gala support the American Film Institute’s nonprofit education and arts initiatives.

To purchase tickets, tables, and for sponsorship opportunities, see this link. Proceeds support AFI’s educational initiatives: afi.com/afi-life-achievement-award

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