Eddie Murphy Says Famous Actor Wanted Murphy To Sleep With His Wife

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In his new Netflix documentary, Being Eddie, Eddie Murphy recounted a surprising and unsettling story from when he was just starting out as a comedian. He revealed that, at age 21, veteran actor Yul Brynner – famous for The King and I – made an unexpected and inappropriate advance involving Murphy’s wife.

Murphy reminisced about the incredible fun of the 1980s, saying, “We had more fun than anyone else, hands down.” He recalled his 21st birthday party at Studio 54, where Yul Brynner, the star of The Ten Commandments, and his wife invited him back to their place to continue the celebration.

Murphy initially turned down the invitation, simply saying he wasn’t interested. It wasn’t until much later that he considered what Brynner might have been suggesting. He recalled noticing Brynner’s wife smiling and wondering if the invitation was actually an inappropriate advance. He later thought back on the encounter and realized the possibility.

Reflecting on it later, Murphy playfully suggested he might handle things differently now. He jokingly imagined a scenario where he’d returned to Yul Brynner’s location and had an affair with Brynner’s wife, with Brynner witnessing the act and repeating his signature phrase, ‘Et cetera, et cetera, et cetera.’ He then laughed, imitating Brynner’s distinctive delivery of the line.

This story is typical of Eddie Murphy’s chaotic youth. He quickly experienced the over-the-top lifestyle of Hollywood after starting at Saturday Night Live immediately after graduating high school.

Murphy remembered spending time with famous artists like Rick James, but he steered clear of the wilder party scene. He explained that he could tell when things were about to get out of hand. “As soon as I recognized certain people arriving, I knew what was coming and would leave,” he said. “I was never interested in that lifestyle – I didn’t want to see what was happening behind closed doors.”

Murphy shared that he always avoided drugs, even when offered them by famous people. He recalled being 19 and on his first season of Saturday Night Live when he went to a blues bar with John Belushi and Robin Williams. They offered him cocaine, but he wasn’t interested. He said he simply had no desire to try it, even though he greatly admired both of them.

The new Netflix documentary offers a revealing look at Eddie Murphy’s beginnings in Hollywood, showing the exciting and sometimes challenging experiences he faced while staying authentic to who he is.

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2025-11-14 11:45