Their post was straightforward and touching:
“Thank you Jesus for the greatest gift.”
The announcement dropped on February 2, 2026, and it spread like wildfire across the internet. Fans flooded the comments with congratulations and hearts, while outlets like People and E! News picked it up right away. Those pics really nailed that understated happiness all about being thankful and putting faith first.
A tweet from X.
Eric’s 36, Jasmin’s 30, and they tied the knot in a simple church wedding back in May 2025, not even a year earlier. Eddie shared a little about it on The Jennifer Hudson Show, but he played it cool, just showing his support. The couple started seeing each other around 2021, went official that year, and got engaged in November 2024.
Martin Lawrence was thrilled to bits about becoming a grandfather for the first time. He shared on Instagram:
“What a blessing to start the day! My heart is overflowing with love and gratitude after the announcement of my first grandchild! Watching @jasmin_lawrence and @ericmurphy777 begin this journey into parenthood means everything to me. Family is everything and this moment is nothing less than a blessing from God.”
Eddie hasn’t commented directly on the baby yet, but he’s been rooting for them. In a 2024 interview, he joked that their
“gene pool is gonna make this funny baby.”
It’s pretty surreal thinking about Eddie and Martin two comedy icons who’ve influenced generations, from Boomerang in ’92 to Life in ’99. Now their families are actually merging? It feels like some kind of scripted Hollywood magic. Over on X, people are losing it with memes about the kid inheriting those
“legendary comedy genes,”
And yeah, it’s true this is carrying on a massive legacy in Black entertainment. BET had a piece calling it a sweet blend of Black Hollywood history that resonates if you grew up on their dads’ movies.
They haven’t shared the due date or gender yet, keeping things low-key despite the hype. That’s how they’ve rolled: intimate wedding, no huge fanfare, just prioritizing family.
In the glitzy, chaotic world of Hollywood, this feels refreshing real love, a new beginning, and passing down traditions. With granddads like Eddie and Martin, that kid’s in for endless laughs and strong support. Big congrats to the Murphy-Lawrence family as they get ready for what’s next.
