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Eddie Murphy Reflects on Drug-Free Hollywood Journey

11/14/2025

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Eddie Murphy, the comedian, recalls being invited at age 21 by Yul Brynner to a party with Brynner's wife, a proposal he later understood had implications.
Murphy explains he was never interested in Hollywood's substance-fueled lifestyle.
He recalls a time with John Belushi and Robin Williams when he declined cocaine.
Murphy has never tried drugs or alcohol.
He first smoked a joint at age 30.

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Story summary

Eddie Murphy, the comedian, recalls being invited at age 21 by Yul Brynner to a party with Brynner's wife, a proposal he later understood had implications.
Murphy explains he was never interested in Hollywood's substance-fueled lifestyle.
He recalls a time with John Belushi and Robin Williams when he declined cocaine.
Murphy has never tried drugs or alcohol.
He first smoked a joint at age 30.