Eddie Murphy

While accepting the Cecil B. DeMille award, Murphy offered some advice to help the next generation of comedians avoid getting slapped.

Many fans will inevitably wonder about Smith’s reaction to the quip, considering that the entire incident with Chris Rock began with Smith being offended by a joke. [Eddie Murphy](https://www.indiewire.com/t/eddie-murphy/) was the recipient of this year’s Cecil B. Smith did not attend the [Golden Globes](https://www.indiewire.com/t/golden-globes/) after missing out on a nomination for his performance in “Emancipation,” but he still ended up being the butt of a joke during one of the night’s biggest acceptance speeches. There’s a blueprint, and I followed it [for] my whole career.” [Will Smith](https://www.indiewire.com/t/will-smith/) slapped Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards, but the infamous moment still looms large in Hollywood. “Pay your taxes.

Eddie Murphy accepted the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes and recalled the Will Smith incident at the Oscars.

“So this has been a long time in the making and it’s greatly appreciated.” Morgan said that he was inspired by Murphy and it was thanks to him he knew he wanted to be a comedian. RELATED:

The honorary award was presented by 'SNL' alum Tracy Morgan and Murphy's 'Trading Places' co-star Jamie Lee Curtis.

After telling the audience what an honor it was for him to present Murphy with the tribute, Morgan stood aside as a reel of Murphy’s best roles began to play, featuring everything from Norbert and his time on SNL to his voice talents in [Mulan ](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/mulan/)and [Shrek](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/shrek/). He closed by speaking to the dreamers and newcomers in the audience, informing them there’s a blueprint for achieving success, longevity, and peace of mind. [Eddie Murphy](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/eddie-murphy/) received the Cecil B. Murphy then came up to accept his award, first thanking the HFPA organization alongside his family, team, and a handful of producers. “We’re honored to present this year’s Cecil B. Eddie Murphy,” said HFPA President Helen Hoehne during the initial announcement. He mentioned acclaimed films he’s starred in, like [Beverly Hills Cop](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/beverly-hills-cop/), Harlem Nights, and Doctor Dolittle. [Saturday Night Live ](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/saturday-night-live/)alum [Tracy Morgan](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/tracy-morgan/) took to the stage to present Murphy with the honor, stating the comedian is the reason he got into comedy, calling the veteran a comedian rockstar. “We’re thrilled to be celebrating the lasting impact on film and television that his career – in front of and behind the camera – has had through the decades.” [Jamie Lee Curtis](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/jamie-lee-curtis/), his co-star in the film [Trading Places](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/trading-places/), also took the stage to honor the artist, praising his evolution and his career as a friend. DeMille Award at the [2023 Golden Globe Awards](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/golden-globe-awards/) live on [NBC](https://www.tvinsider.com/network/nbc/) from the Beverly Hilton hotel, and like the iconic comedian he is, he took a moment to make a joke (at [Will Smith](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/will-smith/)‘s expense) during his acceptance. [keep Will Smith’s wife’s name out your f***ing mouth!](https://www.tvinsider.com/1038161/will-smith-chris-rock-slap-oscars-2022/)”

Eddie Murphy, dad of 10, shared his reaction to Nick Cannon fathering 12 children with Page Six on the Golden Globes 2023 red carpet.

[a baby girl named Halo Marie](https://pagesix.com/2022/12/29/alyssa-scott-gives-birth-to-nick-cannons-12th-child/) — with Alyssa Scott in December 2022. “I don’t have one bad seed. 11, a baby girl named Beautiful Zeppelin. [welcomed a third child](https://pagesix.com/2022/11/12/abby-de-la-rosa-gives-birth-to-third-baby-nick-cannons-11th/) with Cannon on Nov. [expand his brood with son Legendary](https://pagesix.com/2022/07/25/bre-tiesi-gives-birth-to-first-baby-with-nick-cannon-his-eighth/), [daughter Onyx](https://pagesix.com/2022/09/15/nick-cannon-welcomes-ninth-baby-his-first-with-lanisha-cole/) and [son Rise](https://pagesix.com/2022/09/30/twitter-mocks-nick-cannon-for-naming-10th-baby-rise-messiah/) with Bre Tiesi, Lanisha Cole and Brittany Bell, respectively, in 2022. The pair also [welcomed a son named Zen](https://pagesix.com/2021/07/04/nick-cannons-rumored-girlfriend-alyssa-scott-welcomes-baby/) in April 2021, however, the infant [died from brain cancer](https://pagesix.com/2021/12/07/nick-cannons-5-month-old-son-zen-dead-from-brain-cancer/) five months later.

Murphy received the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globe Awards on Tuesday.

During the 2023 Golden Globes, Tracy Morgan and Jamie Lee Curtis presented Eddie Murphy with the Cecil B. DeMille Award Speech for his outstanding ...

He later [publicly apologized](https://www.eonline.com/news/1325009/will-smith-apologizes-to-chris-rock-for-unacceptable-behavior-at-oscars-2022) for his actions. ( [For a complete list of winners, click here](https://www.eonline.com/news/1360719/golden-globe-awards-2023-winners-the-complete-list).) After receiving a standing ovation from the audience inside The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Eddie accepted his trophy from close friends [Jamie Lee Curtis](https://www.eonline.com/news/jamie_lee_Curtis) and [Tracy Morgan](https://www.eonline.com/news/tracy_morgan). DeMille Award to the iconic and highly esteemed Mr. [2023 Golden Globes](https://www.eonline.com/news/golden_globes) with the Cecil B. "I want to say thank you to the Hollywood Foreign Press for bestowing this prestigious honor on me," he said. "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." [Oprah Winfrey](https://www.eonline.com/news/oprah_winfrey), [George Clooney](https://www.eonline.com/news/george_clooney), [Meryl Streep](https://www.eonline.com/news/meryl_streep), [Tom Hanks](https://www.eonline.com/news/tom_hanks) and [Jane Fonda](https://www.eonline.com/news/jane_fonda) are just some of the past award recipients. "Just do these three things: Pay your taxes, mind your business and keep News for a recap of the 2023 Golden Globes at 11:30 p.m.](https://www.goldenglobes.com/) Eddie Murphy," HFPA President Helen Hoehne previously said in a statement. [2022 Oscars](https://eonline.com/news/oscars) moment when Will confronted [Chris Rock](https://eonline.com/news/chris_rock) [onstage](https://www.eonline.com/news/1324839/oscars-2022-will-smith-slaps-chris-rock-after-comedian-makes-dig-at-jada-pinkett-smith) after the comedian made a joke about [Jada Pinkett Smith](https://eonline.com/news/jada_pinkett_Smith). [Eddie Murphy](https://www.eonline.com/news/eddie_murphy) the mic and prepare for an award show moment.

Eddie Murphy blazed a trail to the top of the Hollywood landscape with several iconic roles, only to stumble with a bloated series of ill-fated comedies.

More than 30 years later, people are still referencing McDowell's, Soul Glo, Sexual Chocolate, and King Jaffe Joffer ( [James Earl Jones](https://ew.com/person/james-earl-jones/)) — all of which are a remarkable testament to the film's impact. It was a lesson that Murphy failed to apply in future endeavors, but here it all comes together to create a touching comedy where [EW's critic said](https://ew.com/article/1996/06/28/nutty-professor-2/) "you can feel Murphy rediscovering his joy as a performer." [Halle Berry](https://ew.com/person/halle-berry/) in her breakthrough role — but it's refreshing to see him act outside of instigating the action. [Arsenio Hall](https://ew.com/person/arsenio-hall/) as his loyal sidekick Semmi (and several other characters as well), but it's the world-building that really lifts the film over the top. [Reginald Hudlin](https://ew.com/person/reginald-hudlin/)-directed film portrayed Black glamor as a reality — not as some aspirational goal the characters were seeking. Dolittle](https://ew.com/creative-work/dr-dolittle/), a Murphy flick based on the children's book series. [Mulan](https://ew.com/creative-work/mulan/) is an undeniable highlight. For a film that would see several cast changes (Chris Farley was the original Shrek, Janeane Garofalo was initially Fiona), Murphy was there from the start. Murphy seems to be having a blast, and he even got to sing in the movie (unfortunately, his song was cut, but his voice is still a steady vehicle for starpower here). [Eddie Murphy](https://ew.com/person/eddie-murphy/) is a legend in several fields. And who can forget the sheer musical power of " [Boogie in Your Butt](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-peWHO6pRnQ)?" Somehow, this tepid film spawned a three-movie franchise (minus Murphy).

Eddie Murphy has brought The Slap into 2023. In an acceptance speech for the Cecil B. DeMille Award at tonight's Golden Globes ceremony, the actor showed ...

Maybe at this year’s [Oscars](https://www.vulture.com/2022/12/oscar-futures-is-the-academy-ready-to-forgive-will-smith.html)? [The Slap Heard Around the World](https://www.vulture.com/2022/11/will-smith-slap-emancipation-timeline.html) launched a thousand think pieces and triggered exhausting discourse for weeks. DeMille Award](https://www.vulture.com/2023/01/golden-globes-2023-winners-list.html) at tonight’s Golden Globes ceremony, the household name gave a few tips to industry newbies.

The famous comedian/actor makes a wisecrack about the infamous Will Smith/Chris Rock Oscar encounter while accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award.

The quip, which was bleeped during the live NBC broadcast, was a reference to Smith slapping Rock onstage after he made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. “Pay your taxes, mind your business,” he said before adding with a dramatic pause, “and keep Will Smith’s wife’s name out of your f— mouth!” Accepting the honorary Cecil B.

Tracy Morgan called out the fact that Eddie Murphy has 10 kids while presenting him with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 2023 Golden Globes.

[on the red carpet](https://pagesix.com/2023/01/10/golden-globes-2023-live-red-carpet-see-all-the-celebrity-outfits/), Murphy showed his support for fellow dad Nick Cannon, who [recently welcomed his 12th child](https://pagesix.com/2022/12/29/alyssa-scott-gives-birth-to-nick-cannons-12th-child/). [told the audience](https://pagesix.com/2023/01/10/eddie-murphy-blasts-will-smiths-oscars-slap-in-golden-globes-speech/). “There’s a definitive blueprint that you can follow to achieve success, prosperity, longevity and peace of mind.

While Eddie Murphy made the "slap" joke, he hasn't actually spoken to Will Smith or Chris Rock about their infamous interaction last year.

](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2022/12/05/snl-season-48-review-lackluster-hosts-problem/10532884002/) [Tracy Morgan](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2021/04/16/willie-geist-says-tracy-morgan-house-tour-ended-call-police/7252186002/) and [Jamie Lee Curtis](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/12/23/jamie-lee-curtis-criticizes-nepotism-baby-debate/10949539002/) presented the actor and comedian with the award. [Eddie Murphy](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2022/12/14/eddie-murphy-cecil-b-demille-award-recipient-golden-globes-2023/10899639002/) didn't pull punches while accepting [the Cecil B. "I've been in show business for 46 years … Curtis added she's known so since 1983 when the two worked together on "Trading Places." "Let me tell you, Mr. In doing so, he also took a moment to poke fun: "You got 10 children. "No, I haven’t (talked to them), but I love both of them," he said. "I know that the most important role you play is being a dad," he said. But, in all seriousness, Murphy is a good dad, Morgan reiterated. deMille Award](https://www.goldenglobes.com/cecil-b-demille-award-0) at the [2023 Golden Globes](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2023/01/10/golden-globes-2023-live-updates/11004341002/). [The 2023 Golden Globes winners list](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2023/01/10/golden-globes-2023-complete-winners-list/11021015002/)

Eddie Murphy poked fun at Will Smith's Oscars slap when giving a speech at the Golden Globe Awards on Tuesday (10.01.23).

The award was given to Murphy, 61, for “outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment.”

In 2021, he reprised his role as Prince Akeem in the sequel to “Coming to America,” one of Murphy’s biggest hits. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes for “outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment.” After appearing in a string of blockbuster comedies (“48 Hrs.,” “Trading Places,” “Beverly Hills Cop”), Murphy became one of the biggest movie stars in the world.

Eddie Murphy offered sage advice to aspiring comedians while accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award at Tuesday night's Golden Globes: Don't talk about Will ...

Rock [reportedly didn’t know about her condition](https://pagesix.com/2022/03/28/chris-rock-reportedly-didnt-know-jada-pinkett-smith-has-alopecia/) when he made the remark. My behavior was unacceptable, and I’m here whenever you’re ready to talk.” “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. [did not apologize to Rock](https://pagesix.com/2022/03/27/will-smith-apologizes-to-all-but-chris-rock-in-oscars-2022-speech/) in his acceptance speech. [Smith publicly apologized](https://pagesix.com/2022/07/29/will-smith-shares-apology-video-for-chris-rock-slap/) to Rock in an emotional video. There’s a blueprint and I’ve followed it my whole career.

During his acceptance speech for the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes, Eddie Murphy offered some advice for young actors.

Murphy starred with Morgan in the original “Coming to America” and its 2021 sequel; he worked with Curtis on “Trading Places” in 1983. DeMille award, which has been given to standout filmmakers and performers in the entertainment industry since 1952, was presented to Murphy by Tracy Morgan and Jamie Lee Curtis. “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.

While accepting a lifetime achievement award Eddie Murphy shouted out the Will Smith slap in the form of giving pieces of advice to aspiring actors.

[Smith hit Chris Rock](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/will-smith-slaps-chris-rock-oscars-2022-what-happened-rcna21773) onstage during the live Oscars telecast after the comedian made a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, having a bald head while presenting an award during March 2022 ceremony. Murphy said in his speech on Jan. "That was a horrific night, as you can imagine," Smith said. Pinkett Smith rolled her eyes following the joke. [Smith's infamous slap](https://www.today.com/popculture/popculture/will-smith-apologizes-chris-rock-oscars-slap-new-video-rcna40631) at the 2022 Academy Awards. Murphy, 61, who was the recipient of the Cecil B.