Eddie Murphy's illustrious career has not only established his feet as a comedy legend but also shone a spotlight on his personal life, including his children. As a result, his kids too have grown up in the public eye, with their lives subject to scrutiny and fascination. From red-carpet appearances to social media snapshots, the Murphy children have been under constant observation as recent updates about their private lives have taken front cover.

With their father's fame comes a loss of privacy, and the world watches with interest as they navigate their paths, including their high-profile love stories. And recently, Murphy spoke about his son's relationship which has been all over the media for a while. 

In a recent interview with CBS Mornings, Eddie Murphy shared his excitement with co-host Gayle King about his son Eric's relationship with Jasmin Lawrence, Martin Lawrence's daughter. The Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F star, currently in the news for reprising his role in the fourth installment of the franchise, praised the couple, saying they look amazing together, and noted that he and Martin Lawrence thought it was "cool" when they heard about their kids' romance.

Eddie Murphy further joked about their potential offspring, saying, "our gene pool is gonna make this funny baby." He reiterated his hopes for a future grandchild, expecting them to inherit the family's comedic genes. Murphy eagerly anticipates the possibility of a hilarious grandchild in case the couple ends up marrying each other. “I am expecting the child to be funny,” he said while concluding. 

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Keeping aside the aspirations of the excited grandfather, what do we know about the couple in question?

Jasmin Lawrence, daughter of Martin Lawrence, and Eric Murphy, son of Eddie Murphy, have been committed to each other for a while now. The couple went public in June 2021, with Lawrence confirming they met through mutual friends, not their famous fathers. Despite their comedic heritage, the pair's romance is no joke. The respective parents are also evidently involved, although they tend not to interfere in their kids’ lives. 

The couple's relationship has been going strong since they went out officially on Instagram three years back. Jasmin Lawrence has spoken fondly of Murphy, and their bond is evident in their social media posts. While their fathers keep envisioning their union in the future, every now and then, their kids are carving out their path, building a life together with no hints of any engagement or wedding yet. 

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