Stevie Wonder, Dave Chappelle and More Honor Eddie Murphy at AFI Life Achievement Award Ceremony: ‘I Almost Teared Up’

Apr 19, 2026 8:13am PT

Stevie Wonder, Dave Chappelle and More Honor Eddie Murphy at AFI Life Achievement Award Ceremony: ‘I Almost Teared Up’

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Jazz Tangcay, Payton Turkeltaub

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Hollywood legends gathered at the Dolby Theater on Saturday night to celebrate Eddie Murphy as he received the AFI Life Achievement Award, the highest honor bestowed by the American Film Institute.

Spike Lee presented Murphy with the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award, commending the comedian and actor for having been true to himself, prioritizing his family and for being a “great artist” throughout his esteemed career.

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