- Eddie Murphy took offense to a joke David Spade made on SNL about his failing career, considering it personal and racist.
- Murphy, a former SNL cast member, felt Spade’s joke went too far and was upset by the lack of support from the show’s producers.
- The feud between Murphy and Spade lasted for decades before they eventually patched things up.
Alright, gather ’round folks, ’cause we’re about to dive into some juicy celebrity drama that’s hotter than a jalapeño pepper on a summer day! So, picture this – it’s 1995 and Eddie Murphy is riding the struggle bus, with movies like “Another 48 Hrs.” and “Vampire in Brooklyn” tanking harder than a lead balloon. Along comes David Spade on “Saturday Night Live” with his “Hollywood Minute” segment, taking a jab at Eddie’s career free fall. Ouch!
Eddie, who’s no stranger to the SNL scene, felt personally attacked by Spade’s joke. He felt like he deserved more respect as an SNL alum and the man who kept the show afloat back in the day. According to Eddie, Spade’s wisecrack about his career was way outta line and even made him question if it was racially motivated. Talk about throwing shade!
The feud between Eddie and Spade simmered for years, but eventually, they buried the hatchet. Eddie made a grand return to SNL in 2019, showing he’s not one to hold grudges. So, was David Spade’s roast of Eddie Murphy fair game or did he cross the line? Did Eddie overreact or was he justified in feeling some type of way? Share your thoughts below, ’cause we’re all ears! (And maybe a few popcorn kernels too, ’cause this drama is too good to miss!)
