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| Eddie Murphy claimed on the New York Times’ “The Interview” podcast that comedians John Belushi and Robin Williams offered him coke in the ’80s. |
Eddie Murphy shared a story from the '80s, claiming that comedians John Belushi and Robin Williams once offered him coke, but he politely declined and expressed his gratitude for his decision.
"I recall being 19, visiting the Blues Bar with Belushi and Robin Williams," he shared in an episode of the New York Times’ “The Interview” podcast, which was released on Saturday. "They began offering coke, and I simply said, 'No, I'm cool.'"
The "Beverly Hills Cop" actor, now 63, mentioned that he rejected their supposed offer due to his lack of interest in experimenting with the drug.
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| He said he declined because he was uninterested. |
"I wasn't making a moral judgment. I just wasn't into it," Murphy clarified. "To not have any interest or curiosity, I'd argue that's a sign of providence. I believe God was watching over me at that time."
The renowned "Nutty Professor" actor has since recounted the meteoric rise and tragic decline of numerous celebrities, including Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Belushi, and Williams, describing their stories as "cautionary tales."
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| Murphy said he saw the swift rise and fall of various stars as “cautionary tales.” |
Belushi met a tragic end at the age of 33 in 1982, succumbing to a heroin overdose, while Williams took his own life at 63 in 2014. Both icons of pop and rock 'n' roll met their untimely deaths, leaving behind a legacy of premature and unexpected loss.
In an interview with the New York Times, Murphy highlighted the precarious nature of fame, particularly for young Black artists, likening it to navigating a minefield. He shared, "It was like, all of this stuff is going on, and I'm totally oblivious."
Reflecting on his own journey, Murphy noted, "Now, at this age, I can look back and be like, 'Wow, I came through a minefield for 35 years. How do you make it through a minefield for 35, 40 years? Something has to be looking over you.'"
Eddie Murphy and Judge Reinhold attend the international premiere of "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" on June 20 in Beverly Hills at the Wallis Annenberg Centre for the Performing Arts.
With a career spanning decades, Murphy made his debut on "Saturday Night Live" at the tender age of 19. Despite achieving the pinnacle of fame, he has maintained a sober lifestyle, abstaining from alcohol and only experimenting with marijuana at 30.
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| Williams took his own life in 2014 after living with depression |
In a subsequent interview with the Times, Murphy discussed his protracted dispute with David Spade, which originated from Spade's jest regarding the failure of his career during a 1995 episode of "Saturday Night Live."
"It was like, 'Yo, how could you do that? My career? Really? A joke about my career?'," Murphy recounted. "So I thought that was a cheap shot. And it was kind of, I thought — I felt it was racist."
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