A New Generation of Comedy Royalty is on the Way
Congratulations are pouring in for Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence, the children of two legendary comedy icons. The couple made a joyful announcement on their shared Instagram account this past Monday, revealing that they are expecting their first child together.
A Heartfelt Social Media Reveal
In a post filled with emotion, the pair wrote, "Thank you Jesus for the greatest gift" alongside a series of heart emojis. The announcement was accompanied by touching photographs showing Jasmin gently cradling her growing baby bump, with another sweet snapshot featuring Eric resting his head affectionately on her stomach.
The news immediately ignited a wave of enthusiastic responses from fans and followers across social media platforms. One commenter exclaimed, "Having Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence as your grandparents is life!!!" while another humorously predicted, "The funniest person on earth is about to be born." A third admirer added a thoughtful perspective, stating, "This kid has 2 of the funniest Papas on Earth! 2 comedy legends and both exceptional fathers. Love this for the Lawrence/Murphy family."
Family Backgrounds and Connections
Eric Murphy holds the position as the eldest among the ten children of acclaimed actor and comedian Eddie Murphy, famous for his role in the "Shrek" franchise among many others. Jasmin Lawrence is similarly the eldest of three children belonging to Martin Lawrence, the star of the beloved sitcom "Martin."
The couple's relationship timeline shows a steady progression toward this milestone. They first publicly confirmed their romantic involvement back in 2021, announced their engagement in November 2024, and then solidified their union with an intimate church wedding ceremony in May 2025.
Grandfathers Express Overwhelming Joy
Martin Lawrence could not contain his excitement upon learning the news, sharing his heartfelt sentiments in his own Instagram post on Monday. He wrote, "What a blessing to start the day! My heart is overflowing with love and gratitude after the announcement of my first grandchild!" He continued with profound familial pride, "Watching [Jasmin] and [Eric] begin this journey into parenthood means everything to me."
Lawrence emphasized the core value of family, adding, "Family is everything—and this moment is nothing less than a blessing from God. Welcome to the next generation!" He concluded his message with the hashtags #blessed, #prouddad, and #family, encapsulating his emotional state.
Eddie Murphy previously shared his approval and delight regarding the couple's relationship during an appearance on "CBS Mornings" in July 2024. When asked about his thoughts on Eric and Jasmin as a pair, Murphy responded warmly, saying, "We just was like, 'It’s cool.' Yeah, it was cool. We thought it was cool." He praised their appearance together, noting, "They’re both beautiful, they look amazing together." Murphy also humorously addressed the inevitable question about their future child's potential, remarking, "and it’s funny, everybody’s like, 'What, that baby going to be funny?' Our gene pool is going to make this funny baby."
This pregnancy announcement marks a significant and celebratory chapter for both the Murphy and Lawrence families, uniting two dynasties of comedy talent as they eagerly await the arrival of a new member who is already generating considerable excitement and anticipation.
