Pete Davidson Praises the 'Infinitely More Talented' Eddie Murphy: 'Gets What I'm Going Through'

Pete Davidson Praises Eddie Murphy's Talent and Understanding

Pete Davidson expressed high admiration for Eddie Murphy, calling him “infinitely more talented” and appreciating how Murphy understands his personal and professional experiences. In an interview with People, Davidson highlighted their similarities as some of the youngest cast members on “Saturday Night Live.”

Shared Experiences and Personal Connection

Davidson pointed out that both he and Murphy lost their fathers at a young age, which influenced their paths into comedy. He said,

“The thing that’s really cool about Eddie is we were both some of the youngest cast members ever. And we just have a lot of similarities in our personal lives too. Our fathers both passed when we were [young], … and it’s why we got into comedy.”

He added that despite Murphy’s greater talent and achievements, getting advice from someone who truly understands his journey was invaluable:

“I’m not by any means saying that I did the same things as him, because he was infinitely more talented and did way more s–t than I did, but it’s nice to just get advice from someone who literally gets what I’m going through. It was really special, and I’m very lucky that I got to have that opportunity.”

Collaboration on "The Pickup"

Davidson reflected on working with Murphy on their 2025 comedy, The Pickup, directed by Tim Story. He described the experience as amazing and surreal:

“It’s one of those where, if ten-year-old Pete knew that this would happen, he’d be like, ‘Oh my God.’ It was one of those I couldn’t believe, and I still can’t believe it.”

The film showcases their combined talent in a heist comedy released this year.

Summary

Pete Davidson praises Eddie Murphy's exceptional talent and values their shared experiences, highlighting the special bond and guidance Murphy has provided during their collaboration on "The Pickup."

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