LOS ANGELES, USA — In a moment that feels like a Hollywood fairytale, Jasmin Lawrence, daughter of comedian Martin Lawrence, is engaged to Eric Murphy, son of actor and comedian Eddie Murphy.
The couple shared the joyful news on Saturday, November 30, 2024, revealing that Eric proposed on 27 November after more than three years of dating.
“We’re engaged!!” the couple wrote in a joint Instagram post, accompanied by a video of the romantic proposal.
“God truly blessed us with a love that feels like destiny. We couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter. Special thank you to everyone who made this moment so beautiful!!”
A Romantic Proposal
The video captured Eric leading Jasmin into a room adorned with white rose petals, candles, and bouquets of white and pink roses.
The couple walked hand-in-hand down a rose-petal aisle and stood in front of a red heart where Eric presented Jasmin with a sparkling diamond ring and asked her to marry him.
The intimate proposal was met with widespread excitement from fans and well-wishers, who celebrated the union of two families considered Hollywood royalty.
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A Love Story Years in the Making
Jasmin, 28, and Eric, 35, began dating in July 2021 after meeting through Jasmin’s uncle.
Despite their fathers’ long-standing friendship—Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence starred together in Boomerang (1992) and Life (1999)—it wasn’t their famous dads who brought them together.
Jasmin has spoken about how their shared experiences growing up in high-profile families helped deepen their bond.
“We understood each other on a certain level,” she once said, reflecting on how their similar upbringings played a role in their relationship’s success.
A Star-Studded Future Ahead
The engagement has sparked excitement over what promises to be an extraordinary wedding.
With two iconic Hollywood families coming together, the event is likely to draw A-list guests and plenty of media attention.
As the couple prepares for the next chapter of their lives, they bring a modern-day love story to the spotlight, blending family legacies with a deeply personal connection that has captivated fans worldwide.
