Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence are having a baby, and honestly, the internet can’t get enough. For the unversed, Eric is Eddie Murphy’s oldest son, and Jasmin is Martin Lawrence’s daughter. They announced the big news with a simple Instagram post on February 2, with the caption, saying, “Thank you Jesus for the greatest gift.”This brand new chapter comes less than a year after the couple got married in May 2025. They skipped the Hollywood spectacle and chose a private ceremony, with just them and a preacher. No big guest list, no paparazzi, just something personal and real.

Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence: Who are they?

Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence, two of the biggest names in comedy, are now sharing grandparent duties. For the unversed, Eddie’s been in the comedy game forever, cracking everyone up since his ‘Saturday Night Live’ (SNL) days and starring in movies like ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ and ‘Coming to America’. He’s got that signature wit and those unforgettable characters. Meanwhile, Martin Lawrence made his mark with his sitcom ‘Martin and the Bad Boys’ movies. He’s got this bold, physical comedy that always lands.The two comedians even worked together on projects before, so their families already had some ties. Now, with Eric and Jasmin, that bond just got a lot stronger.

How the internet reacted

As Eddie and Jasmin shared the exciting news on Instagram, marking a brand new chapter in their lives, the internet showered the expectant couple with nothing but love and blessings. One Instagram user’s excitement was very much evident from the comment that read, “Having Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence as your grandparents is life!!!” Another user echoed a similar sentiment by saying, “Imagine having Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence as your grandfathers!!! I love this!!” A third user quipped, “Aww’ Eddie and Martin grand poppa love thus. Congratulations to the lovely couple.” Another user even predicted the future of the baby, saying, “That baby gona be talented and funny as hell.”

Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence: All about the couple

So, who are Eric and Jasmin outside their famous families? Eric, 36, hasn’t chased the spotlight like his dad, but he’s no stranger to entertainment. As reported by E! News, he’s done voice work, helped out on projects (including some of his dad’s films), and just quietly paved his own way. Jasmin, 30, on the other hand, is Martin Lawrence’s oldest. She’s worked in films with her dad and is slowly making her own name in the business.Eric and Jasmin’s romance went public in 2021, and fans immediately started rooting for them. In fact, several of them now even joke about the “super-comedy” genes their baby is getting! So, it’s safe to say that everyone’s super stoked and excited.As for their love story, it’s all things sweet. After dating for a few years, Eric proposed to Jasmin and popped the question in November 2024 with candles, roses, and Eric Benét’s “Spend My Life With You” playing in the background. The clip that Eric posted on Instagram to mark this milestone showed the couple walking into a room decorated with candles, roses, and flower petals, and then Eric getting down on one knee and opening his ring box.“It’s beautiful! Oh my gosh,” Jasmin said of the engagement ring before saying “yes” and sharing a kiss with her now-husband. She called their love “destiny.” They got engaged, then married a few months later, and now they’re getting ready for their first child.Both Eddie and Martin have shown nothing but support, and they often talk about how proud they are to see how Eric and Jasmin have grown together. In fact, in an interview with CBS Mornings in 2024, Eddie told Gayle King that he and his former Boomerang costar thought it was “cool” that their kids were in a relationship.“They’re both beautiful,” Eddie said. “They look amazing together. And it’s funny [because] everybody [asks], ‘What is that baby going to be funny?’”“Just our gene pool is going to make this funny baby,” he continued. “If they ever get married and have a child, I’m expecting the child to be funny.”Now almost two years later, their families are coming together, and everyone’s waiting to see what the next chapter brings.