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Eddie Murphy confirms birth of first grandson and third granddaughter in emotional update
The comedian reveals he recently became a grandfather for the first time
Eddie Murphy is celebrating a growing wave of family milestones, revealing that he recently became a grandfather for the first time and has since welcomed two new additions to his expanding family.
The legendary comedian, 65, shared the news while attending the American Film Institute Achievement Award Ceremony on Saturday, April 18.
He told Entertainment Tonight that he became a grandfather to a baby boy two months ago.
“I just had my first grandson two months ago,” the Eddie Murphy star said, marking a new chapter in his already large family life.
Murphy also confirmed that he recently welcomed another grandchild, a baby girl born just two weeks earlier.
The child is the first baby of his son Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence, the daughter of comedian Martin Lawrence.
“So all this stuff is happening,” Murphy said. “I’m like it’s raining blessings on me. Raining blessings.”
The actor had previously revealed the newborn’s name as Ari Skye in an earlier interview, adding that the latest arrival marks his third granddaughter overall.
Eric Murphy, 36, and Jasmin Lawrence tied the knot last year and announced they were expecting earlier this year, continuing a family connection between two of Hollywood’s most well-known comedy dynasties.
Murphy’s family milestones come as he continues to reflect on fatherhood more broadly.
The actor is a father of 10 children, including sons Eric, Christian and Myles, and daughters Bria, Shayne, Zola, Bella, Angel, Izzy and Max, shared with multiple partners, including Nicole Mitchell Murphy and Paige Butcher.
At the same AFI event, Murphy also opened up about parenting philosophy, saying he avoids giving direct advice to his children and instead focuses on setting an example.
“You don’t give advice like that,” he said. “They watch and see what you do.”
As his family continues to grow, Murphy said he’s embracing the moment with gratitude rather than instruction, focusing on the joy of watching the next generation arrive.
