Legendary actor Eddie Murphy recently opened up about some valuable advice he received from the late Hollywood icon Marlon Brando. In a candid interview with The New York Times, Murphy delved into his successful career in show business, reflecting on the time when Brando famously declared, “acting is bulls–t.”
Recalling the surreal experience of being sought after by his childhood idols, Murphy shared, “After 48 Hrs, Marlon Brando calls my agent and wants to meet me.” The comedian-turned-actor met Brando not once, but twice for dinner, bonding over discussions about The Godfather and acting in general. Murphy revealed Brando’s disdain for certain Hollywood figures, confessing, “He was going, ‘I can’t stand that kid with the gun,’ referring to Clint Eastwood.”
But Brando wasn’t the only larger-than-life personality Murphy crossed paths with. The multi-talented performer reminisced about spending time with comedy legends John Belushi and Robin Williams at a young age, choosing to steer clear of drugs as his colleagues indulged. This refusal, Murphy believes, was a stroke of divine luck that ultimately shaped his life.
From his breakthrough on Saturday Night Live to starring in blockbuster hits like Coming to America and Beverly Hills Cop, Eddie Murphy has solidified his status as a Hollywood powerhouse. To catch the full scoop on Murphy’s fascinating journey, be sure to check out his interview with The New York Times.
