Two pillars of Hollywood comedy are now officially family, as Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence’s children, Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence, have said “I do.”
The comedic dynasties came together in an intimate, private ceremony nearly two weeks ago, according to Eddie Murphy, who shared the heartwarming news during a recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show.
Murphy revealed that his son, Eric, and Martin Lawrence’s daughter, Jasmin, exchanged vows in a simple church wedding attended by just the bride, groom, and a preacher. “They didn’t want anything big. Just each other and God,” Murphy said with a smile. “It was beautiful.”
Although the Murphy and Lawrence families had been gearing up for a grand Hollywood-style celebration, the couple surprised everyone by going the quiet route. Murphy playfully noted that the decision may have brought relief to his longtime friend and now in-law, Martin Lawrence, as it put an end to their lighthearted feud over who would pick up the wedding tab.
“We kept going back and forth on who’s paying,” Murphy joked. “Now we don’t have to worry about it. The kids figured it out their own way.”
Jasmin, daughter of former Miss Virginia USA Patricia Southall, and Eric, son of Paulette McNeely, had been dating for over three years. They got engaged just before Thanksgiving last year, sparking excitement among fans of both stars who saw their romance as a union of two comedic legacies.
Their marriage marks more than just a romantic milestone, it represents the merging of two of Hollywood’s most beloved families. Eddie Murphy, known for classics like Coming to America, Beverly Hills Cop, and The Nutty Professor, and Martin Lawrence, star of Bad Boys, Martin, and Big Momma’s House, have shared decades of camaraderie and collaboration on and off screen.
Now, they share grandchildren in the making.
Fans and fellow celebrities have taken to social media to send congratulations to the newlyweds, praising their choice to embrace love on their own terms.
As two of the most iconic figures in American comedy watch their children start a life together, one thing is clear, the laughs, love, and legacy are in good hands.
