It is pretty clear that Eva Longoria wasn’t really trying to reinvent the wheel with her latest gasp-worthy black dress ensemble, and that’s exactly why this worked so very well. In her new Instagram carousel,

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

With 65 being the standard retirement age talked about for most people, it only seemed appropriate that in the very same month that Eddie Murphy turned 65, he would be honored with a life achievement award.

Eddie Murphy received the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award at a star-studded Hollywood gala. The tribute special premieres on Netflix on May 31, 2026.

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

Murphy, 65, has moved from a teenage stand-up sensation to a breakout force on “Saturday Night Live” to a box office mainstay with films like “Beverly Hills Cop,” “Coming to America,” “The Nutty Professor” and the “Shrek” franchise.

The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Murphy included fellow "SNL" stars sharing how he broke the mold as an alumnus, plus Dave Chappelle pitching him a future collaboration.

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,