Eddie Murphy reveals Robin Williams tried to talk him out of Oscar speech calling out lack of Black nominees

Eddie Murphy has shared that Robin Williams once urged him not to criticize the Academy over its lack of Black nominees at ...

Eddie Murphy Recalls Robin Williams’ Remark Before Critical Oscar Speech

Eddie Murphy recently recalled what Robin Williams told him before they presented awards at the 1988 Oscars. In a new ...

Iconic comedian was nearly talked out of giving crucial Oscars speech

Eddie Murphy’s speech addressing the lack of recognition of Black actors at the 1988 Oscars almost didn’t happen — and it was ...

Robin Williams tried to talk Eddie Murphy out of speech slamming Oscars for overlooking Black stars

Eddie Murphy says Robin Williams was worried his speech calling out the Academy Awards for overlooking Black stars wouldn't ...
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What did Eddie Murphy say at the 1988 Oscars? Actor reveals Robbin Williams tried to dissuade him from delivering critical speech at ceremony

While revisiting his early Oscar experience during a recent interview, Eddie Murphy recalled how his 1988 Best Picture ...

Eddie Murphy reveals Robin Williams tried to talk him out of Oscars speech criticising lack of Black recognition

Eddie Murphy has revealed that Robin Williams tried to talk him out of his Oscars speech regarding the lack of Black ...