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Why Sidney Poitier Told Eddie Murphy To Stay Away From Serious Roles: "You Are Not Denzel"

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In the new Apple TV+ documentary Number One on the Call Sheet, Eddie Murphy gives fans a rare peek behind the scenes of his journey to stardom. Murphy, known for his sharp wit and humor in hits like Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America, and Trading Places, once thought about stepping away from comedy to try something more serious. While Murphy did earn an Oscar nomination for his dramatic role in Dreamgirls, comedy has always been his sweet spot…
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DoYouRemember? broke the news in on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
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