Eddie Murphy says get-togethers with Martin Lawrenceâs family are âreally normalâ and not full of jokes | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKevin E G PerryTuesday 29 July 2025 01:09 BSTEddie Murphy reveals son has married Martin Lawrence's daughterComedians Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence have become in-laws after Murphyâs son Eric married Lawrenceâs 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.In fullEddie Murphy jokes that he and Martin Lawrence will have âseriousâ grandchildrenThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in