Eddie Murphy's son Eric and Martin Lawrence's daughter Jasmin are adding a new member to their blended family. The couple, who tied the knot in May 2025, shared the pregnancy news on Instagram with sweet maternity photos. Martin Lawrence couldn't contain his excitement, calling it his first grandchild ever.
Hold onto your popcorn, because Hollywood's comedy royalty is about to get a hilarious upgrade! Eric Murphy, 36, son of comedy legend Eddie Murphy, and Jasmin Lawrence, 30, daughter of Martin Lawrence, just dropped the baby bomb on Instagram. Eight months after their secret elopement in a private church ceremony, the newlyweds announced they're expecting their first child together. 😍
Jasmin spilled the tea with a series of maternity shoot snaps, including a black-and-white gem of Eric resting his head on her baby bump. Her caption? Straight fire: “Thank you Jesus for the greatest gift ❤️❤️❤️.” Eric and Jasmin first went public with their romance back in 2021, after dating for a few years. They got engaged the day before Thanksgiving in November 2024, keeping things low-key until Eddie let the wedding cat out of the bag on The Jennifer Hudson Show just two weeks after the May 2025 nuptials. (Side note: Eddie joked it saved Martin from footing a massive bill—classic dad shade!)
Papa Martin reshared the pics, gushing, “What a blessing to start the day! My heart is overflowing with love and gratitude after the announcement of my first grandchild!” He added, “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! #blessed #prouddad #family.” Eddie, already a grandpa, must be thrilled too—after all, he and Martin go way back, co-starring in '90s hits like Boomerang and Life.
Fans are losing it online, with comments like, “Imagine ur grandfathers being Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence,” and “Are we even ready for how hilarious this kid is about to be?!” Congrats to the parents-to-be—this little one's comedic genes are going to be next-level. So, with grandpas like these, is baby Murphy-Lawrence destined for stand-up stardom? 👶😂
