Despite mocking Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock in his Golden Globes acceptance speech, Murphy revealed that he and Smith are still close acquaintances.
Will Smith was born on September 25, 1968, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Before becoming a big-time actor, he was known as "The Fresh Prince," and he was a rapper. He made a splash on TV with the show "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" which aired from 1990 to 1996. This is what kick started his acting journey and took him to stardom.
Will Smith's movie career soared with the action-comedy "Bad Boys" in 1995. After that, he became a big name with film hits like "Independence Day" (1996), "Men in Black" (1997), and "Ali" (2001). He kept on winning the hearts of audiences and critics alike with movies like "Hitch" (2005), "I Am Legend" (2007), and "The Pursuit of Happyness" (2006), which everyone loved.
Eddie Murphy, another great American actor, was born on April 3, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He cracked everyone up on the famous show "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) from 1980 to 1984. His jokes and characters on the show made him a huge star in no time.
Eddie Murphy didn't stop there. He hopped into movies with comedies like "48 Hrs." (1982), "Trading Places" (1983), and "Beverly Hills Cop" (1984). These films made him a big draw at the box office. He kept the laughs going with hits like "Coming to America" and more "Beverly Hills Cop" fun.
What Happened at the Golden Globes 2023?
Eddie Murphy was awarded the Cecil B. Demille Golden Globe Award for his contributions to arts and motion pictures in his more than 45 years of career. "I've dedicated 46 years of my life to show business, and I've been a part of the movie industry for 41 years, so this journey has been a long time in the making," Murphy stated as he accepted the award.
With a playful touch, he didn't miss the chance for a humorous remark, offering a piece of advice to the young artists in the audience: "Follow a simple formula for success: Pay your taxes, focus on your own affairs, and avoid mentioning Will Smith's wife," he quipped, playfully referencing the incident involving Smith's expletive-laden response when he confronted Chris Rock on stage at the previous year's Academy Awards.
However, Murphy wasn’t concerned about possibly offending the Smith family, when Murphy was asked if he had spoken to Rock or Smith after referring to them in his speech, he replied, “No, I haven’t. But I love both of them”.
What Happened at the Academy Awards 2022?
During the 94th Academy Awards held on March 27, 2022, a notable incident occurred involving actor Will Smith and comedian Chris Rock. While onstage, Smith surprised the audience by delivering an open-palm strike to Chris Rock's face during the latter's presentation for the Best Documentary Feature category. This unexpected action was prompted by Rock's joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, and her decision to shave her head due to alopecia areata, a condition she had been managing since 2021.
Following the slap, Smith returned to his seat and directed profanity towards Rock. Rock briefly responded but continued with his presentation without further disruption. The incident created a moment of tension during the ceremony.
Interestingly, despite the incident, Smith won the Best Actor award later that evening. He apologized to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences during his acceptance speech and his fellow nominees. However, he notably omitted any direct apology to Chris Rock. The day after the awards, Smith took to social media to apologize to Chris Rock and the Academy for his actions.
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