Eddie Murphy is a grandfather again.
While attending the American Film Institute Life Achievement Award ceremony on April 18, the actor said his son, Eric Murphy, and Jasmin Lawrence, the daughter of Martin Lawrence, have welcomed their first child together.
“They just had a baby girl… yeah, Ari Skye,” he told Eonline.
When asked if he had any advice for the new parents, he said, “Oh, you don’t give advice like that.”
He further explained. “You know, your kids don’t go by your advice. Your kids go by the example you set. They watch you.”
“The stuff you be saying, they don’t even pay that s–t no mind,” he quipped. “They watch and see what you do. So, I don’t give a lot of advice.”
Murphy, who is a father of 10, has often made it clear that his children come first. He shares Eric Murphy with ex Paulette McNeely; Bria Murphy, Myles Murphy; Shayne Murphy, Zola Murphy and Bella Murphy with former wife Nicole Murphy; Christian Murphy with ex Tamara Hood; Angel Murphy with ex Mel B; and Izzy and Max with wife Paige Butcher.
“My legacy to me isn’t my work,” he shared. “My legacy to me is my children. So, that’s my legacy.”
“This is a wonderful thing, though, to be honored,” he shared of receiving the AFI Lifetime award. “I have to make movies for so, so long. So, it’s a wonderful thing to recognize because I did my thing.”
Jasmin, 30, and Eric, 36, announced they were expecting their first child together earlier this year.
“Thank you Jesus,” the couple captioned a Feb. 2 Instagram post featuring a black-and-white photo of Eric cradling Jasmin’s baby bump, “for the greatest gift.”
Martin Lawrence shared his excitement on Instagram following the announcement.
“What a blessing to start the day! My heart is overflowing with love and gratitude after the announcement of my first grandchild!” he said. “Watching @jasmin_lawrence and @ericmurphy777 begin this journey into parenthood means everything to me. Family is everything — and this moment is nothing less than a blessing from God. Welcome to the next generation!”
