Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Jasmin Lawrence and Eric Murphy Expect First Child, Linking Comedy Families

A joint Instagram post confirmed the pregnancy, drawing celebratory messages from relatives.

Overview

  • The couple announced the news on Feb. 2 with maternity photos and the caption, "Thank you Jesus for the greatest gift."
  • One image shows Eric Murphy resting his head on Jasmin Lawrence’s baby bump, with additional portraits of Jasmin in an off-the-shoulder white dress.
  • Martin Lawrence reposted the photos and celebrated becoming a first-time grandfather, writing that his heart is “overflowing” with gratitude.
  • Eddie Murphy has not issued a new reaction, though he previously said he wouldn’t pressure the couple about parenthood and joked their child could be “funny” given the gene pool.
  • The pair went public in 2021, got engaged in November 2024, and married in a private church ceremony in May 2025 revealed by Eddie Murphy; no due date or further details have been shared.