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Eddie Murphy’s Son and Martin Lawrence’s Daughter Expect First Child

The married couple revealed the pregnancy in a joint Instagram post featuring maternity photos.

Overview

  • Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence announced on Feb. 2 that they are expecting, sharing black‑and‑white maternity photos with the caption, “Thank you Jesus for the greatest gift ❤️❤️❤️.”
  • Martin Lawrence reposted the images and celebrated the news as his first grandchild, writing that his heart was “overflowing with love and gratitude.”
  • Eddie Murphy has not issued a new reaction to the pregnancy, though he previously said he never pressured the couple and called parenthood a “beautiful blessing.”
  • The pair quietly married in a small church ceremony in May 2025, a detail Eddie Murphy disclosed on The Jennifer Hudson Show.
  • They went public as a couple in 2021 and announced their November 2024 engagement with an Instagram video of the proposal.