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Eddie Murphy says get-togethers with Martin Lawrence’s family are ‘really normal’ and not full of jokes

Eddie Murphy reveals son has married Martin Lawrence's daughter
  • Comedians Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence have become in-laws after Murphy’s son Eric married Lawrence’s daughter Jasmin in May.
  • Murphy joked that their potential grandchildren might be 'serious' rather than inheriting their comedic genes, despite public speculation.
  • The couple opted for a quiet wedding with just the two of them, foregoing a large ceremony.
  • Murphy and Lawrence have been friends for many years, having starred together in films like Boomerang and Life.
  • Eric and Jasmin were introduced by Jasmin's uncle, not by their famous fathers, despite their fathers' long-standing friendship.
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