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- Eddie Murphy, American actor, received the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award on April 18 in Los Angeles.
- In his acceptance speech, Murphy joked about the award's size and noted he was honored at a relatively young age.
- Industry peers paid tributes, with Jennifer Hudson performing Dreamgirls songs.
- Murphy rose to fame on Saturday Night Live and starred in Beverly Hills Cop.
- Ceremony will stream on Netflix on May 31.
