25-Year Feud Ends with a Hug: David Spade and Eddie Murphy Finally Reconcile
David Spade and Eddie Murphy have officially ended their 25-year feud. Learn how a 1995 SNL joke caused a decades-long rift and how they finally reconciled at the SNL 50th anniversary.
A 25-year legendary feud in the comedy world has finally come to a close. According to Entertainment Weekly, David Spade revealed that he's spent the last two decades trying to win back his hero, Eddie Murphy, after an infamous live TV jab that derailed their relationship for a generation.
The Jab That Cost a Friendship
The conflict dates back to December 9, 1995, during a segment on Saturday Night Live. Spade, then a rising star, pointed to a photo of Murphy and quipped, "Look, children, it's a falling star. Make a wish." The joke came after Murphy's film 'Vampire in Brooklyn' struggled, grossing under $20 million. For Murphy, the remark felt like a betrayal from his own "alma mater," leading to a cold war that saw him skip major anniversaries for years.
Reconciliation at the 50th Anniversary
The ice finally melted during the SNL 50th Anniversary special in February 2025. Spade shared on his podcast that Murphy blocked his path into the studio not with malice, but to offer a hug. Murphy reportedly told him that "we're all good," effectively ending the tension. SNL creator Lorne Michaels has also admitted that approving the joke was a mistake on the show's part.
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