David Spade Reflects on Feud with Eddie Murphy

David Spade recently shared his thoughts on the long-standing feud he had with Eddie Murphy during an episode of the “Fly on the Wall” podcast, which featured Dana Carvey as a guest.

Spade, 61, opened up about a moment back in December 1995 when Murphy, 64, made a joke about the “Beverly Hills Cop” cast on “Saturday Night Live,” which led to Murphy harboring resentment towards him for nearly three decades.

Spade described a sketch in which he referenced Murphy, saying, “Look, kids, this is a shooting star… make a wish.” It seemed innocent at the time, but it didn’t sit well with Murphy.

Despite the backlash, Spade continued to express admiration for Murphy, explaining how it felt to transition from being a huge fan to being on the receiving end of Murphy’s ire overnight. He mentioned, “I’ve been trying to win him back for the last 25 years.”

After some initial teasing that created tension, they eventually resolved their differences during the SNL 50th Anniversary Special. “We talked a little bit and everything was fine,” Spade shared, noting that Murphy acknowledged they had moved past their issues.

In earlier conversations, Spade mentioned that he felt relieved that their friendship had mended, stating, “There’s nothing going on anymore. We’re all cool.” He added that seeing Murphy again during the anniversary was enjoyable, even wishing he had taken a picture.

Murphy also revisited their interaction regarding the SNL incident in a June conversation with The New York Times. He noted that Spade’s joke felt like a “cheap shot,” particularly painful because of the poor performance of one of his films shortly after.

In the same interview, Murphy conveyed a sense of acceptance, saying, “I’m cool with everyone. It’s all about love.” He elaborated that it felt like being attacked by one’s own “alma mater,” highlighting the complex emotions tied to the feud.