Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence’s kids just shared their ‘next chapter’ with fans, and everyone can’t help but point out one thing.
The two actors, who starred together in 1992’s Boomerang and 1999’s Life, have been close friends for years. Now, their kids, Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence, are about to tie their own bond even tighter after announcing their engagement.
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Fans are excited about the upcoming family reunions
Fans are already imagining what family gatherings will be like. One X user wrote: “This is amazing — family reunions are going to be LEGENDARY.” Another added, “You know the family holidays are crazy!” A third chimed in, simply saying, “The family reunion.” A fourth commented, “I just know they got the funniest family dinners in the world.”
The engagement was shared on Instagram with a heartfelt caption
In a joint Instagram post, Murphy and Lawrence shared a video of their engagement, revealing a room filled with candles and musicians standing to one side. Murphy then dropped to one knee in front of a large heart-shaped frame on the wall. Lawrence, smiling, commented on how “beautiful” the ring was.
The couple’s caption read: “We’re engaged!! God truly blessed us with a love that feels like destiny. We couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter. Special thank you to everyone who made this moment so beautiful!!”
People can’t stop talking about the family gatherings
The excitement about the upcoming family gatherings hasn’t slowed down. “You know the family holidays are crazy!” someone wrote. Another fan added, “I just know they got the funniest family dinners in the world.” One person even joked, “Being able to tell people your grandfathers are Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence when they ask about your family tree is a major flex.”
Fand are already imagining the couple’s future kids
Fans are already imagining the next generation. “Imagine having some of the funniest grandfathers ever!” one person wrote. Another added, “Funniest kid on the planet incoming…” Everyone is looking forward to what the future holds for the couple.
The pair didn’t meet through their famous fathers
Despite their dads’ long-standing friendship and collaboration, Eric and Jasmin didn’t meet through them. In an interview with InTouch Weekly, Jasmin explained that it was actually her uncle who introduced her to Eric, not their famous fathers.
“They’ve done two movies together, they’re friends, I don’t even know, it’s crazy,” she shared. “But we met through my uncle and became really good friends. We bonded on a lot of things. Obviously, we have similar backgrounds, so we understood each other on a certain level, and over time, it just became more.”
Eric and Jasmin’s relationship grew over time
Jasmin continued, “We met through my uncle and became really good friends. We bonded on a lot of things. Obviously, we have similar backgrounds, so we understood each other on a certain level, and over time it just became more.”
Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence joked about paying for the wedding
During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Lawrence joked that he’d “try to get Eddie to pay” for their kids’ wedding. Murphy quickly shot back, saying it would actually be Lawrence’s responsibility, and he should “try to switch it up.” He added with a laugh that the wedding “better be wonderful.”
The proposal was beautiful, surrounded by family and music
In their Instagram post, Murphy and Lawrence also revealed a touching video of the proposal. The room was lit with candles, and musicians stood nearby. Murphy knelt in front of a large heart-shaped frame on the wall, while Lawrence laughed and admired the “beautiful” ring.
The couple is overwhelmed with gratitude and love
Eric and Jasmin were all smiles in their announcement, thanking everyone who made the moment special. Fans can’t wait to see how their journey unfolds, knowing it’s already filled with so much love and laughter.
