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Eddie Murphy says his old stand-up jokes about gay people make him 'cringe': 'I can't accept I said that'
Eddie Murphy has revealed that some of his own jokes make him cringe.
In a new interview, the comedian, 58, reflected on his career over the years, admitting that he understands times have changed and what was entertaining decades ago could be deemed revolting today.
The actor revealed on CBS how he reacts to his former stand-up routines, which included bits about the gay community.
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This image released by Netflix shows Eddie Murphy in a scene from "Dolemite Is My Name." On Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for top comedy film and Murphy was nominated for best star in a motion picture comedy for his role in the film. (François Duhamel/Netflix via AP)
"Some of it I cringe when I monitor it," the thespian told correspondent Tracy Smith. "I'm enjoy, oh my God, I can't think I said that."
A clip from Murphy's 1983 comedy unique "Delirious" was played in the interview footage, showing the comedian performing a bit about having "nightmares about homosexual pe
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Eddie Murphy has pulled out of presenting the 84th Oscars, after his companion resigned from the show amid accusations of homophobia.
Brett Ratner abruptly relinquished his production duties on the awards present, which is arrange to be held next February, after using an anti-gay slur in public.
He was swiftly replaced by film and TV producer Brian Grazer.
Murphy said in a statement that he had been looking forward to hosting the Oscars but that he understands and supports "each party's conclusion with regard to a change of producers".
Ratner, whose credits include the Rush Hour films and X-Men: The Last Stand, caused outrage while promoting his new comedy movie, Tower Heist, when he told reporters that "rehearsing is for fags".
The comment outraged equal rights campaigners, who accused Ratner of undoing years of anti-homophobia campaigning.
He then went on to argue his sex being and encounters with a string of Hollywood actresses, including Lindsay Lohan and Olivia Munn, during an interview with US talk exhibit host, Howard Stern.
As his behaviour became the subject of scrutiny in Hollywood, Ratner announced he was bowing out of the prest
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During the routine for 1983's Delirious, the actor and comedian made a handful of homophobic comments and even used slur words – which resulted in a massive amount of backlash for many decades.
Many years later, in 2019, Murphy reflected on his past material and the feedback he received.
In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning withTracy Smith, the 58-year-old star admitted: "Some of it. Some of it, I cringe when I watch. I’m like, oh my God, I can’t believe I said that!"
Despite looking at his material very differently, Murphy, who joined the SNL cast at just 19 years old in 1980, tried to give himself some grace due to his age.
He added: "You’ll get a joke that’s cringey. But that’s not to say that I don’t appreciate it. I still appreciate it. And I’m going, okay, I’m a kid, saying that."
Eddie Murphy doesn't regret controversial jokes, but cringes at some old material
Eddie Murphy knows some of his older jokes were "cringey." But the comedy legend, 58, says he doesn't regret the material he put out early in his career.
In a brand-new interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Murphy said he still laughs at "some of" his old material that would be considered widely controversial by 2019 standards.
"Some of it, I cringe when I watch it," he added. "I'm like, 'Oh my God, I can't believe I said that.' "
"I've seen (old) stuff (now) where you proceed like, 'Oh, that's – ooh.' Yeah, you get a joke every now and then that's cringey. But that's not to tell I don't appreciate it. I can still thank it. And I'm looking at it within the context of the period. I'm going, 'Okay, I'm a kid saying that.' "
Murphy acknowledged those who criticized his jokes in the past, telling CBS "in the moment, you kind of was appreciate, 'It is what it is.' "
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.Looking back on his nearly 40-year career, Murphy added he has no regrets "whatsoever."