Eddie Murphy recently opened up about a hurtful incident from the 1990s involving David Spade’s comments on Saturday Night Live, where Spade made remarks about Murphy’s career after a movie of his flopped at the box office.
In an interview with The New York Times, Murphy expressed his surprise and hurt over Spade’s comments, describing them as deeply personal and unexpected, considering their shared history on SNL. Murphy recalled feeling betrayed, saying, “It was like: ‘Yo, it’s in-house! I’m one of the family, and you’re fucking with me like that?’ It hurt my feelings like that.”
Following Spade’s comment, Murphy stayed away from SNL for nearly three decades until he returned for the show’s 40th anniversary. Reflecting on the impact of Spade’s remark, Murphy suggested that such jokes had to go through official channels and expressed his view that the comment crossed a line, feeling it was racially insensitive.
David Spade addressed the fallout from his comments in his book, acknowledging the backlash he faced and the sting of criticism in showbiz. Despite the incident, Murphy hinted at moving past the incident, focusing on his upcoming projects. He is set to star in the highly anticipated Beverly Hills Cop 4, slated for release on Netflix on July 3.
The incident serves as a reminder of the complexities and sensitivities within the entertainment industry, highlighting how personal remarks and perceptions can have lasting impacts on relationships and careers.
