Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence: Grandfathers to the Same Grandchild

Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence have become grandfathers to the same grandchild, as Murphy's son, Eric, and Lawrence's daughter, Jasmine, welcomed a baby girl named Ari Sky.

Murphy confirmed the news to E! News, stating that little Ari Sky was born a week or two ago. The couple, Eric Murphy and Jasmine Lawrence, married in May 2025 and had announced the pregnancy in February.

Martin Lawrence had expressed his excitement about his daughter starting her own family. Eddie Murphy, a father of ten, has stated that his family is his greatest achievement.

Now, the two actors, beyond their long shared journey in cinema, are united by a common family bond.