Pete Davidson Praises the 'Infinitely More Talented' Eddie Murphy: 'Gets What I'm Going Through'

Pete Davidson Praises Eddie Murphy's Talent and Understanding

Pete Davidson expressed high admiration for his fellow Saturday Night Live alum and co-star Eddie Murphy, calling him "insanely talented" and noting how Murphy "gets what I’m going through," in a recent interview with People.

Shared Experiences and Personal Connection

Davidson highlighted the similarities in their early careers and personal lives:

Both were among the youngest cast members ever on SNL.
They experienced the loss of their fathers at a young age, which influenced their turn to comedy.

“I’m not by any means saying that I did the same things as him, because he was infinitely more talented and did way more s–t than I did, but it’s nice to just get advice from someone who literally gets what I’m going through.”

He added that receiving guidance from Murphy felt special and that he considers himself very lucky for the opportunity.

Collaboration on "The Pickup"

Reflecting on their 2025 comedy The Pickup, Davidson described working with Murphy as "a blast" and remarked how surreal it felt for him:

“It’s one of those where, if ten-year-old Pete knew that this would happen, he’d be like, ‘Oh my God.’ I couldn’t believe it, and I still can’t believe it.”

The heist film, directed by Tim Story, brought the duo together this year.

Author’s Summary

Pete Davidson deeply values Eddie Murphy's unmatched talent and the personal connection they share, embracing their collaboration as a remarkable milestone in his career.

TheWrap — 2025-11-03

Pete Davidson Praises Eddie Murphy's Talent and Understanding

Shared Experiences and Personal Connection

Collaboration on "The Pickup"

Author’s Summary

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