Jasmin Lawrence and Eric Murphy recently shared the news about their engagement on social media which took place on November 27, through a joint post. While Jasmin is Martin Lawrence's daughter, Eric Murphy is the son of actor and comedian Eddie Murphy.
The couple shared the joint post, on December 1, 2024, which also had a heartfelt caption that read:
"God truly blessed us with a love that feels like destiny. We couldn't be more excited for this next chapter."
While it's not known when they first started dating, Jasmin and Eric confirmed their relationship publically in 2021. The revelation came after Eric shared a photo of them together on June 25, 2021, and captioned being "head over heels in LOVE" with Jasmin Lawrence. A few weeks after that, in July, even Jasmin shared a photo with Eric to wish him on his birthday.
In 2022, Jasmin told InTouch that the couple first met each other through her uncle and not through their dads, who had worked together. Further, both Martin and Eddie had made references to the relationship between their respective children, in the past.
In 2024, Eddie spoke about the couple while making an appearance on CBS Mornings, where he described Jasmin and Eric to be "beautiful" and said that they looked "amazing together."
Exploring the relationship timeline of Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence
Legendary actors Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence are soon going to become a family since their respective kids got engaged on November 27. Meanwhile, here's the relationship timeline of the newly engaged couple.
June 24, 2021 - Jasmin & Eric opened up about their relationship
As aforementioned, Eric shared a photo of the two on Instagram, confirming their romantic relationship.
July 10, 2021 - Jasmin wished Eric on his birthday
Shortly after making the relationship Instagram official, Jasmin Lawrence took to her feed where she made a post about her partner Eric on his birthday. Along with a selfie, she also penned down a caption which read:
"Happy birthday, my love! I'm so incredibly blessed to know you, to love you, and to have you by my side. Cheers to many more blessings, laughs, and beautiful memories! I love you so much!! 🖤✨"
January 15, 2022 - Eric Murphy celebrated his girlfriend's birthday
Eric shared a heartfelt and wholesome Instagram note for Jasmin on her 26th birthday. In the note, he even called her "the best girlfriend of all time." In the note, Eric Murphy further wrote:
"You embody everything I ever prayed for in a significant other. Keep shining your bright light on the world. I am so incredibly proud of you..."
February 14, 2022 - Jasmin Lawrence and Eric celebrated Valentine's Day
The couple were seen celebrating their first Valentine's Day together after Jasmin Lawrence shared a photo of themselves on social media.
June 18, 2022 - Martin Lawrence spoke about Eric and Jasmin's relationship
Martin Lawrence opened up about the relationship between his daughter and Eric while making an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! show. According to Martin, both he and Eddie had always kept out of the couple's relationship. He added that they wanted their kids to do their own thing.
April 20, 2023 - The couple attended Martin Lawrence's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony
Eric Murphy wrote a detailed and heartfelt note on Instagram, dedicating it to Martin Lawrence for his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. Both Eric and Jasmin Lawrence were present at the event. In the post, Eric addressed Martin and wrote:
"From the moment I met you, @martinlawrence, I knew that you were not only one of the funniest and most talented actors on the planet, but also an amazing father."
July 1, 2024 - The couple attends a movie premiere together
Eric and Jasmin Lawrence attended the premiere of Eddie Murphy's movie Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, which was released on July 3, 2024. Along with the couple, Martin Lawrence was also present at the premiere.
Jasmin Lawrence and Eric Murphy have been quite open about their relationship since 2021. They had kept posting about each other on social media on different occasions.