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Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence, Dave Chappelle and Kevin Hart praised Eddie Murphy at his AFI Life Achievement Award gala, coming to Netflix.
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Eddie Murphy Honors His Kids and 'Beautiful' Wife in Emotional Speech at AFI Life Achievement Award
Eddie Murphy admitted that he "almost teared up" while taking in the moment among friends and family as he received a tribute from the American Film Institute
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Netflix and the American Film Institute have revealed that the televised special, “The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy,” will premiere on Netflix on May 31.
Chris Rock speaks during the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Eddie Murphy on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/)
The American Film Institute announced last year that Eddie Murphy will receive its 51st AFI Life Achievement Award. And on March 31, Netflix revealed it will be the streaming home of the star-studded ceremony. Murphy will join a prestigious roster of past ...
Netflix and the American Film Institute (AFI) will premiere the televised special, The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Eddie Murphy, on the streamer on May 31, 2026. This marks the first year the special will stream on the service. The award ...