What did Yul Brynner propose to Eddie Murphy?

Yul Brynner, the famous actor from "The King and I," propositioned a 21-year-old Eddie Murphy to "party" with him and his wife at Brynner's apartment, which Murphy later realized was likely a sexual invitation.

How did Eddie Murphy respond to Yul Brynner's proposition?

At the time, Eddie Murphy politely declined Brynner's proposition, not fully understanding the nature of the request. However, in hindsight, Murphy wishes he had accepted the offer for a more interesting story.

What was Eddie Murphy's lifestyle like in the 1980s?

According to Murphy, his younger years in the 80s were filled with wild encounters and debaucherous activities with other celebrities like Rick James. However, Murphy himself says he was never curious about partaking in those kinds of situations and preferred to avoid substance abuse.

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Eddie Murphy Recalls Bizarre Proposition from Yul Brynner in the 80s

13 Nov

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Summary

Eddie Murphy was propositioned by actor Yul Brynner to "party" with Brynner and his wife when Murphy was 21
Murphy declined the offer, not realizing at the time it was likely a sexual proposition
Murphy says he wishes he had accepted the offer in hindsight for a better story

Eddie Murphy Recalls Bizarre Proposition from Yul Brynner in the 80s

In the new Netflix documentary "Being Eddie," comedian Eddie Murphy shares a surprising story from his early days of fame in the 1980s. According to Murphy, when he was just 21 years old and celebrating his birthday at Studio 54, the legendary actor Yul Brynner approached him with an unusual proposition.

Brynner, known for his roles in films like "The King and I" and "The Ten Commandments," asked Murphy if he would like to "go back to [Brynner's] apartment with [his] wife and I and party." At the time, Murphy politely declined, not fully understanding the nature of Brynner's invitation. It wasn't until years later that Murphy realized Brynner was likely proposing a sexual encounter involving Murphy, Brynner, and Brynner's wife.