Jasmin Lawrence welcomes baby with Eddie Murphy’s son as unexpected family link emerges

Jasmin Lawrence has welcomed a baby girl with Eric Murphy, but it is the unexpected Hollywood connection behind the news that has grabbed attention.

Eddie Murphy confirmed the update during an appearance at the 51st American Film Institute Achievement Award ceremony in Hollywood, revealing the couple recently welcomed their daughter, Ari Skye.

“They just had a baby girl… a week or two ago,” he said, catching fans off guard as the couple had not publicly announced the birth.

The twist linking two comedy legends

The baby creates a rare link between Murphy and Martin Lawrence, as Jasmin is Lawrence’s daughter, making the two stars co-grandfathers.

Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence, who married in May 2025, have kept the milestone largely private so far, adding to the surprise.

Murphy drops blunt take on parenting

Murphy also shared his perspective on parenting when asked if he had advice for the new parents.

“You don’t give advice like that,” he said. “Your kids don’t go by your advice. They watch you.”

He added that children tend to follow behaviour over words, saying they often do not pay attention to what parents say.

A growing family and a full-circle moment

Murphy, 65, has 10 children and has previously described fatherhood as “the best thing ever”, noting he is proud of the people his children have become.

The development also deepens his long-standing connection with Lawrence, with the pair having starred together in films such as Boomerang (1992) and Life (1999).

For fans, the moment feels like a full-circle Hollywood twist, with Jasmin Lawrence at the centre of a story linking two comedy icons through the next generation.