Stevie Wonder, Dave Chappelle and More Honor Eddie Murphy at AFI Life Achievement Award Ceremony: ‘I Almost Teared Up’

Variety Payton Turkeltaub 19 квітня 2026, 15:13 1 переглядів 1 хв читання

Apr 19, 2026 8:13am PT Stevie Wonder, Dave Chappelle and More Honor Eddie Murphy at AFI Life Achievement Award Ceremony: ‘I Almost Teared Up’

By Jazz Tangcay, Payton Turkeltaub

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 18: Eddie Murphy accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award during the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Eddie Murphy at Dolby Theatre on April 18, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AFI) — Getty Images for AFI

Hollywood legends gathered at the Dolby Theater on Saturday night to celebrate Eddie Murphy as he received the AFI Life Achievement Award, the highest honor bestowed by the American Film Institute.

Spike Lee presented Murphy with the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award, commending the comedian and actor for having been true to himself, prioritizing his family and for being a “great artist” throughout his esteemed career.

Stevie Wonder, Dave Chappelle and More Honor Eddie Murphy at AFI Life Achievement Award Ceremony: ‘I Almost Teared Up’

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