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Having a remarkable ability to light up the room with his charisma and humor, Eddie Murphy did the same when he appeared onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,four years back. Thus, recalling his iconic interview where he shared some of his exquisite stories while addressing a few rumors about him, let’s dive into Murphy’s early career.
Maintaining his infectious energy and charm throughout the interview, Eddie Murphy took his viewers on a journey through his storied career, offering both laughs and insights. In a particularly revealing moment, while addressing rumors about himself, Murphy set the record straight about his time as a shoe salesman, ahead of landingSNL.
Eddie Murphy Set the Record Straight About His Early Career
Much like his celebrated performances in films, when Eddie Murphy appeared onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonin December 2019, the iconic actor lit up the room with his humor and enigma. Speaking with the host and sharing his fascinating stories throughout his coveted career, Murphy soon began separating facts from rumors by addressing speculations about his life and career.
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During the interview, as Eddie Murphy was asked about his early career, ahead of landingSNLand pursuing comedy, the actor mentioned working as a shoe salesman in Long Island. Striking a conversation withJimmy Fallon, Murphy took the opportunity to clarify the rumor about his career, when the host asked if he was fired from his job. Clarifying a popular misconception about his career, Murphy offered a glimpse into his career choices.
Right before you landed SNL you were fired from your job as a shoe salesman?Fallon asked.
Oh I wasn’t fired, I quit that job. I worked at Chandler’s Shoes at the mall out on Long Island. And I quit.Murphy clarified.
You quit? Well, everyone at Chandler’s Shoes you missed out. And thank you for this gift cause Eddie Murphy is now with us and we’re so happy.Fallon hyped.
Sharing the story about his early career and clarifying that he had not been fired but had instead made a bold decision to leave his job and pursue his comedy dreams,Eddie Murphyset the record straight. Revealing that his departure from Chandler’s Shoes was a matter of personal choice rather than a termination, Murphy insisted on leaving his job to pursue his comedy dreams.
Pivotal Choices that Shaped Eddie Murphy’s Legendary Career
Despite the common narrative that he was fired, Eddie Murphy recounted his experience at Chandler’s Shoes and explained that he quit the job before he rose to fame in Hollywood. Perhaps, driven by a strong passion for comedy and a desire to succeed in the entertainment industry, Murphy was eventually led towardSNLin 1980.
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Thereafter, appearing on the sketch comedy show, Eddie Murphy became a regular cast member from 1980 to 1984, whichultimately led him towards Hollywood. According toIMDb, in 1982, the actor made his feature film debut in48 Hrsalongside Nick Nolte and since then, Murphy never had to look back.
So it seems that quitting his job as a shoe salesman to pursue comedy wasn’t such a bad idea for $200M rich Eddie Murphy (viaCelebirty Net Worth). With a desire to follow his passion, one after another, the actor landed great opportunities through his sheer talent and hard work. Now, Murphy has become a global icon following his iconic role asAxel Foley in the Beverly Hills Copfranchise.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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