Eddie Murphy ‘hated’ super fan David Spade for ‘racist’ joke

David Spade is dishing on the time he deeply offended his idol Eddie Murphy over a joke made on Saturday Night Live.

The comedians are now on good terms, but the Grown Ups star is looking back on the rough patch in their relationship, and opening up about what exactly went down between the two.

In an episode of the Fly on the Wall podcast, the Rules of Engagement actor referenced his 1995 “Hollywood Minute” sketch, in which he said said, "Look children, it's a falling star, make a wish,” as an image of the Norbit actor popped up beside him.

“I do love Eddie Murphy, we had some bumps in the road along the way, early on. It was weird going from being a super fan to having him hate me overnight, and to try to win him back for the last 25 years,” David said during his appearance.

The SNL alum, who was new to the show back then, revealed that Eddie was offended by the joke and found it racist.

“He called me and we had it out, actually, he had it out. I didn't fight back really, because I did feel a little guilty about it, and he did make some sense. I just didn't like that because he was a hero,” David stated of the conversation the two had.

Notably, the Just Shoot Me! actor had clarified shortly after offending Eddie that they had talked it out and that he was really grateful that the 64-year-old just forgave him.

Are David Spade and Adam Sandler friends?

Yes, David and Adam Sandler, who is also a comedian, are good friends.

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