Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence: Comedy superstars' children Eddie Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence are engaged


Eddie Murphy's son Eric Murphy is engaged to Martin Lawrence's daughter Jasmin Lawrence.
The 'Boomerang' co-stars' offspring made their romance Instagram official in 2021, and on Saturday , the pair shared a video from the special moment Eric got down on one knee on November 27.
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Hide AdEric, 35, surprised Jasmin, 28, by walking her into a room filled to the brim with candles and roses as they walked along a rose petal aisle before he popped the question in front of a giant heart.
Upon opening the ring box, Jasmin gushed: “It’s beautiful. Oh my gosh."
She said "yes" and sealed the deal with a kiss.
In a joint post on Instagram, the loved-up duo wrote: “We’re engaged!! God truly blessed us with a love that feels like destiny.
“We couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter.
"Special thank you to everyone who made this moment so beautiful!!"
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Hide AdOver summer, proud dad Eddie, 63, was already discussing what the couple’s future child will be like if they decide to start a family, insisting they will no doubt be a comedian like their grandfathers.
He said on 'CBS Mornings': “They’re both beautiful, they look amazing together.
“And it’s funny, everybody’s like, ‘What is that baby gonna be funny?’”
He continued: “Our gene pool is gonna make this funny baby.
“If they ever get married and have a child, I am expecting the child to be funny.”
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Hide AdEric previously declared himself "head over heels in love" with Jasmin.
He wrote: "Head over heels in LOVE with YOU @jasmin_lawrence [heart emojis] #myotherhalf #equallyyoked #iloveyou (sic)"
Eric is Eddie's eldest son with former partner Paulette McNeely, while ‘Bad Boys For Life’ star Martin, 59, has Jasmin with his ex-wife Patricia Southall.
Eddie has 10 children and previously described them as the "brightest part" of his life.
He quipped: "None of my children are grey and balding...
"The brightest part of my life is my kids. My relationship with them, and my world revolves around them - even the old, grey bald ones."
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