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

Pete Davidson Praises Eddie Murphy's Talent and Support

Pete Davidson shared deep admiration for fellow “Saturday Night Live” alum and “The Pickup” co-star Eddie Murphy, calling him “infinitely more talented” and someone who truly understands his experiences in the industry.

“The thing that’s really cool about Eddie is we were both some of the youngest cast members ever. And we just have a lot of similarities in our personal lives too. Our fathers both passed when we were young, and it’s why we got into comedy.”

Davidson noted that over his years in the business, it’s common to receive advice, but few people relate to his journey as closely as Murphy does. He expressed gratitude for the rare connection they share.

“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 than I did, but it’s nice to get advice from someone who literally gets what I’m going through. It was really special, and I’m very lucky that I got to have that opportunity.”

Reflecting on their collaboration in the 2025 comedy “The Pickup,” Davidson said working with Murphy was “a blast.” He admitted that his younger self would be amazed to see such a dream come true.

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

The film, directed by Tim Story, brought together two comedic generations, resulting in both a creative partnership and a personal highlight for Davidson.

Author’s Summary

Pete Davidson praised Eddie Murphy for his unmatched talent, shared life experiences, and mentorship during the making of their 2025 film “The Pickup.”

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TheWrap TheWrap — 2025-11-03

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