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Eddie Murphy didn’t pull punches while accepting the Cecil B. deMille Award at the 2023 Golden Globes.
Instead, he joked about “the slap” — yes, that infamous moment that took place at the 2022 Oscars — and taxes, while bequeathing advice to young Hollywood stars and hopefuls Tuesday night.
“To all the new up and coming dreamers and artists in the room tonight, I want to let you know that there is a definitive blueprint that you can follow to achieve success, prosperity, longevity and peace of mind,” Murphy said.
Three factors are key, according to Murphy: “Pay your taxes, mind your business and keep Will Smith’s wife’s name out of your (expletive) mouth,” he quipped, pointing to the incident between Smith and comedian Chris Rock.
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While Murphy made the joke, he hasn’t actually spoken to Smith or Rock about the interaction that took place last year, he revealed in the press room following his acceptance of the award.
