Eddie Murphyis sharing why he made reference to theWill SmithOscarsslap at theGolden Globesthis week.
As Murphy was honored with theCecil B. DeMille Awardat the 80th annual Golden Globes ceremony Tuesday, the comedian/actor surprised the audience with ajoke about last year’s Academy Awardsand the moment when Smith, 54, hitChris Rockonstage over a comment about Smith’s wife,Jada Pinkett Smith.
As the actor wrapped his speech, Murphy shared a “blueprint” for success that he has followed his “whole career,” saying: “It’s very simple, just do these three things: Pay your taxes, mind your business — and keepWill Smith’s wife’s name out your f—ing mouth!”
Murphy, 61, toldEntertainment Tonightafterward: “Yeah, because in reality, I’ve worked with Jada. I love Will. I love Will, and I love Chris — and it’s all love.”
“I would have worked that joke that I did right in there some kind of way,” he said. “You have to say something about it, then you move on.”
Eddie Murphy; Will Smith.Matt Winkelmeyer/FilmMagic, Nicky J Sims/Getty
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Atthe Oscarslast March, Rockmade a joke aboutJada’s shaved head. (The actress, 51, has alopecia, and Will explained in a statement days later that the punchline was “too much for me to bear” and he “reacted emotionally.") Before he got onstage and hit Rock, Smith shouted from his front-row seat: “Keep my wife’s name out your f—ing mouth!”
Smith apologized to Rock in avideo he released on his social mediain July. He furtheraddressed the moment onThe Daily Showin November. TheEmancipationactor also resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and wasbanned from attending its ceremoniesfor the next 10 years.
Eddie Murphy.Rich Polk/NBC via Getty
In his July video, Smith said, “I’ve reached out to Chris and the message that came back is that he’s not ready to talk, and when he is he will reach out. So I will say to you, Chris, I apologize to you. My behavior was unacceptable, and I’m here whenever you’re ready to talk.”
He explained at the time that he is “trying to be remorseful without being ashamed of myself,” adding, “I’m human. I made a mistake and I’m trying not to think of myself as a piece of s—.”
source: people.com
