Eddie Murphy Jokes About Will Smith’s Oscars Slap While Sharing Advice On Succeeding In Hollywood

Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy cracked a joke on Tuesday at the Golden Globe Awards about Will Smith’s slapping of Chris Rock While sharing his advice on how Hollywood can be successful,

The ahref=”https://www.dailywire.com/news/eddie-murphy-expresses-regret-for-ignorant-old-comedy-routines”>61-year-old Smith made a joke during his acceptance speech to the Cecil B. DeMille Award in recognition of his outstanding performance and filmmaking. Variety noted.

“I want to let you know that there is a definitive blueprint that you can follow to achieve success, prosperity, longevity, and peace of mind,” Murphy elaborated.

“It’s a blueprint, and I’ve followed it my whole career,” He concluded. “It’s very simple, just do these three things: pay your taxes, mind your business and keep Will Smith’s wife’s name out of your f***ing mouth!”

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Eddie Murphy has three words of wisdom for newcomers in the industry.

1) Pay your taxes.
2) Take care of your business.
3) Keep Will Smith’s wife’s name out your f—ing mouth.https://t.co/YDe7QBg9R9 pic.twitter.com/1iH3iHGBiz

— Variety (@Variety) January 11, 2023

The “Coming To America” star’s remarks drew huge laughs and cheers from the celebrities in the room.

Murphy shared his love for Smith after the show. He said so to reporters, referring to Jada Pinkett Smith as someone he’s worked with before.

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Eddie Murphy says that he loves Will and Jada Pinkett. #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/jzAccwdBG4

— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) January 11, 2023

“I love Will,” Murphy shared. “And I love Chris [Rock] and Will [Smith] and it’s all love.”

Smith created Headlines After the March 94th Academy Awards, he walked up to the stage and was slapped Rock in the face after the comedian told a joke about Jada’s shaved head. Smith has since apologized multiple times.

In July Smith Released a Video Rock accepted his apology and stated that he had reached out and spoken with Rock. But Rock didn’t want to talk to him.

After Smith slapped Rock, he was not removed from the event, and a short time later, he took the stage to accept his first Oscar ever — best actor for his role in the film “King Richard.”

Later, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issued an a 10-year ban Smith was prevented from attending the annual awards ceremony.

Related: Will Smith Finally Breaks Silence On What Occurred Between Him And Jada Pinkett Smith Before He Struck Chris Rock

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