Overview

• On August 7, Murphy shared the anecdote in an interview with Speedy Morman for Complex’s 360 With Speedy series.
• He described witnessing Beyoncé caution Jennifer Hudson against licking dry, “ashy” skin on her finger and offering to fetch lotion.
• Murphy said he barely recalls making Dreamgirls due to personal challenges, including his 2005 divorce, which left much of the production a blur.
• He pointed out that neither Beyoncé nor Hudson knew he had observed their private exchange until this public disclosure.
• The story rapidly went viral across outlets like Hip Hop Vibe and People, illustrating the public’s appetite for candid celebrity glimpses.