Eddie Murphy Receives AFI Life Achievement as Shrek Boots Up for Honor
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Eddie Murphy was feted with the AFI Life Achievement Award at the Dolby Theatre in a night of tributes from Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Martin Lawrence, Kevin Hart, Arsenio Hall, Kenan Thompson and Bill Burr, with Mike Myers appearing in full Shrek makeup to praise him. Stevie Wonder made a surprise appearance and Jennifer Hudson performed Dreamgirls songs as Spike Lee presented the honor. Murphy reflected on his decades of work and blessings, while Netflix will stream the ceremony on May 31.
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