Eddie Murphy Recalls the Clint Eastwood Moment That Made Him Leave the 2007 Oscars
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Key Points:
- Eddie Murphy clarified that his 2007 Oscars exit was not due to storming off after losing; rather, an uncomfortable interaction with Clint Eastwood, who patted his shoulder, prompted him to leave early to avoid being the "sympathy guy."
- Murphy reflected on the unpredictability of awards, describing winning an Oscar as "more art than science," and expressed skepticism about awards shows in his Netflix documentary Being Eddie.
- Comedian David Spade revealed that a 1995 Saturday Night Live joke about Murphy strained their relationship, leading to a confrontation where Spade admitted feeling guilty and Murphy explained his frustration was with SNL as an institution, not Spade personally.
- Both Murphy and Spade have since acknowledged the complexities of their past interactions
