Mike Myers tells PEOPLE that Eddie Murphy "just continues to be just a fantastic guy" more than 30 years after they first met

Other attendees included Martin Lawrence, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Arsenio Hall, Kenan Thompson, Jennifer Hudson, and Spike Lee.

Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence, Dave Chappelle and Kevin Hart praised Eddie Murphy at his AFI Life Achievement Award gala, coming to Netflix.

Eddie Murphy admitted that he "almost teared up" while taking in the moment among friends and family as he received a tribute from the American Film Institute

At the AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony Saturday night honoring Eddie Murphy, Myers arrived dressed as Shrek — green makeup, ogre ears and all — delivering one of the most memorable tributes of the evening in a moment that quickly lit up social media.

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Eddie Murphy was showered with praise from his Hollywood peers on Saturday night as he received the AFI Life Achievement The Eddie Murphy Gets His Flowers From Hollywood Peers first appeared on The

Eva Longoria arrived at the AFI Awards in a string-held Cong Tri dress with a plunging neckline. The ensemble balanced classic Hollywood glamour with modern, textural play. Held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles,