Two of comedy’s greatest dynasties are coming together through love. Jasmin Lawrence, the daughter of Martin Lawrence, is now engaged to Eric Murphy, the son of Eddie Murphy. The couple shared the exciting news on Instagram Saturday, revealing that their engagement took place just before Thanksgiving.
In a heartwarming video, Eric led Jasmin into a candle-lit room and proposed in front of a giant glowing heart. Her joyous reaction was captured as she exclaimed, “It’s beautiful!” In their post, the couple celebrated their love, writing, “God truly blessed us with a love that feels like destiny. We couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter.”
A Love That Began in 2021
Jasmin, 27, and Eric, 34, confirmed their relationship in 2021, charming fans with glimpses of their romance on social media. In one post, Eric gushed about being “head over heels in LOVE” with Jasmin, while she reciprocated in a heartfelt birthday tribute, calling him her “blessing” and expressing her gratitude for their shared laughter and memories.
Despite their famous fathers’ longstanding friendship and iconic collaborations in films like Boomerang and Life, the pair met through Jasmin’s uncle. “It wasn’t even our dads,” Jasmin told InTouch in 2022. “They’ve done two movies together, they’re friends… But we met through my uncle and bonded over our similar backgrounds.”
Comedy Legends on Love and Marriage
Martin Lawrence and Eddie Murphy have been supportive of their children’s relationship but have maintained a hands-off approach. Speaking on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in 2022, Martin joked about wedding plans, saying, “I’m going to try to get Eddie to pay for the wedding.”
Eddie, ever the comedian, quipped in a July interview with CBS, “If they ever get married and have a child, I’m expecting the child to be funny.”
A New Chapter for Two Families
Eric Murphy is the son of Eddie Murphy and his former girlfriend Paulette McNeely, while Jasmin is the daughter of Martin Lawrence and his ex-wife Patricia Southall. The engagement not only marks a significant milestone for the couple but also weaves together two of Hollywood’s most beloved comedic legacies.
As Jasmin and Eric embark on this exciting new chapter, fans can only imagine the humor and heart that will define this union of comedy royalty.
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