Eddie Murphys Golden Globes Speech Mocks Will Smiths Infamous Oscar Incident

Publish date: 2024-05-09

 Eddie Murphy mocks Will Smith

During his acceptance speech at the 80th annual Golden Globes ceremony on January 11, 2023, Eddie Murphy humorously referenced Will Smith’s high-profile Oscars slap.

The 61-year-old movie icon won the prestigious Cecil B DeMille award, showcasing his characteristic wit and charm.

As he shared tips for a lasting career, Murphy cheekily advised, “Pay your taxes, mind your business and keep Will Smith’s wife’s name out of your f*****g mouth.”

The reference to Smith’s slap on Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars drew laughter from the star-studded audience.

Viewers took to Twitter to express their delight at the playful jab.

One tweet read, “Eddie Murphy just dropped the mic on Will Smith at the Golden Globe Awards tonight. Love it!”

Another fan wrote, “Been an Eddie Murphy fan since the 80’s… only Eddie Murphy can drop a F bomb on a Will Smith joke… truly special. Amazing talent!!!”

Recalling last year’s incident, Smith reacted strongly to a joke about his wife by Chris Rock, resulting in a public slap on the comedian. Smith’s wife, Jada, had famously shaved her hair off to conceal hair loss.

 Eddie Murphy mocks Will Smith

‘You’ve been moving through your creative life, and we’ve all gotten to see you grow as an artist,’ Jamie Lee Curtis said as she introduced the legendary comedian.

Murphy, acknowledging his decades-long career, expressed his gratitude and offered advice to aspiring artists in the audience.

He concluded his speech with the message, “There’s three things you just do: pay your taxes, mind your business and keep Will Smith’s wife’s name out of your f*****g mouth.”


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