Watch - "Keep Will Smith's Wife's Name...": Eddie Murphy's Hilarious Slap Joke At Golden Globes 2023
Eddie Murphy was presented with the Cecil B DeMille Award at the Golden Globes 2023 and his acceptance speech was one for the ages!
Eddie Murphy was presented with the Cecil B DeMille Award at the Golden Globes 2023 and his acceptance speech was one for the ages! The highlight of the speech was his advice to the newcomers in the industry and it involves not messing with veteran actor Will Smith. “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 said at the end of his speech.
Then in the speech, he says: "It’s a blueprint and I’ve followed it my whole career. 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** mouth!”
Watch the hilarious video here:
The Will Smith joke references the infamous incident at the Oscars 2022 when Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock for joking about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s alopecia.
The entire incident of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock resulted in shocked laughter from the audience.
The Cecil B DeMille Award is being given out to standout filmmakers and performers since 1952.
Eddie Murphy has been previously nominated for six Golden Globes, and he had won the prize in 2007 for his performance in 'Dreamgirls'.
The seasoned actor has also been nominated for the Emmys five times and he is also a three-time Grammy nominee.
For the same movie, he was also nominated for the Oscars.
Murphy's standout work includes 'Norbit', 'The Nutty Professor', 'Daddy Day Care', 'Trading Places', 'Coming to America' and 'Doctor Dolittle'.
