Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence.Photo:Jasmin Lawrence/Instagram
Jasmin Lawrence/Instagram
Eddie MurphyandMartin Lawrenceare about to be family!
Eddie’s son,Eric Murphy, popped the question to Martin’s daughter,Jasmin Lawrence, on Wednesday, Nov. 27, the pair announced through a sweet video shared onInstagramon Saturday, Nov. 30.
Eric then gets down on one knee and opens the ring box, prompting Jasmine to say, “It’s beautiful. Oh my gosh,” before exclaiming“yes” and sharing a kiss with her voice actor love.
In the caption of their joint post, Jasmine and Eric wrote, “We’re engaged!! God truly blessed us with a love that feels like destiny."
“We couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter ❤️❤️," continued the pair. “Special thank you to everyone who made this moment so beautiful!!”
Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence.Jasmin Lawrence/Instagram
Though it is unclear exactly when the comedy icons’ kids started dating, theydebuted their relationshipon Instagram in June 2021, with Eric postingphotosof the pair alongside the caption, “Head over heels in LOVE with YOU.” He added the hashtags: “#MyOtherHalf,” “#EquallyYoked” and “#ILoveYou.”
“We became really good friends because we bonded on a lot of things,” she added of her now-fiancé, who is the eldest of Eddie’s 10 children. “And over time, it just, you know, became more.”
Jasmin and Martin Lawrence.Eric Charbonneau/Getty
Eric Charbonneau/Getty
“We haven’t talked about it,” Martin said of himself and Eddie, 63. “We kind of just stay out of their business and let them do their own thing, and respect their thing.”
But Martin did have one thought about a future wedding between the pair. “I’m gonna try to get Eddie to pay for it,” he told hostJimmy Kimmel.
Eddie later responded to Martin’s comment, playfully telling Canadian outlet Etalk, “That’s not how it goes.”
“Mydaughter [Bria] just got married, and I had to pay — really had to pay,” theComing 2 Americastar continued, referring to the tradition that the father-of-the-bride foots the wedding bill. “You have to do the same, Martin.”
“Don’t try to switch it up — don’t try to change no s—, do no Hollywood switch,” he then warned. “You’re paying for the wedding. If it goes down, Martin is paying.”
Eric and Eddie Murphy.Eric Murphy/Instagram
Eric Murphy/Instagram
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“From the moment I met you, @martinlawrence, I knew that you were not only one of the funniest and most talented actors on the planet, but also an amazing father,” he wrote. “Your unconditional love and support for Jasmin have not only shaped her into the beautiful, strong, and compassionate woman she is today, but have also helped create the incredible partner she is to me.”
“I am forever grateful for the way you raised her and for the way you continue to be a pillar of strength for everyone around you,” Eric added.
source: people.com
