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Jasmin Lawrence and Eric Murphy’s relationship is no joke.
Martin Lawrence’s daughter andEddie Murphy’s son might be the kids of comedy icons, but their romance is super serious.
While it’s unclear when the couple started dating, they first went public with their relationship in June 2021.
Jasmin later confirmed during a January 2022 interview withInTouch Weeklyhow the pair met.
While one would think it was the lovebird’s comedic fathers who introduced them — especially with the actors having done two movies together — Jasmin explained that wasn’t the case.
Still, Lawrence and Murphy havetalked publiclyabout the possibility of their kids getting married. In June 2022, Lawrence joked that he would “try to get Eddie to pay” for the wedding during an appearance onJimmy Kimmel Live!.
“My daughter just got married, and I had to pay — really had to pay,” he added. “You have to do the same, Martin.”
Since Jasmin and Eric have gone public, they’ve shared several posts about each other on their Instagrams, including heartfelt birthday tributes.
From how they met to what their dads think about their relationship, here’s everything you need to know about Jasmin and Eric’s sweet love story.
June 24, 2021: Jasmin Lawrence and Eric Murphy go Instagram official
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Eric did the honors of makinghis relationship with Jasmin publicwhen he shared a cute selfie with his girlfriend on hisInstagramin June 2021.
“Head over heels in LOVE with YOU @jasmin_lawrence ❤️❤️❤️❤️ #myotherhalf #equallyyoked #iloveyou,” Eric captioned the post.
July 10, 2021: Jasmin Lawrence celebrates Eric Murphy’s birthday
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It wasn’t until July 2021 that Jasmin shared a photo of Eric on her Instagramfor the first time, using her boyfriend’s birthday as an opportunity to showcase their romance.
July 12, 2021: Jasmin Lawrence films Eric Murphy during a birthday celebration
Eric shared ajoyous clipfrom his birthday celebration and credited Jasmin for her videography skills. The post featured family and friends singing “Happy Birthday” while gathered around Eric as he blew out the candles on the cake.
“Thank you all for the birthday wishes. Love!! 💙🖤💙 #32,” he captioned the video tagging Jasmin with a camera emoji.
Jan. 15, 2022: Eric Murphy celebrates Jasmin Lawrence’s birthday
Eric shared aromantic noteto his girlfriend in celebration of her 26th birthday. Not only did he express his love for Jasmin, but he thanked her for being “the best girlfriend of all time.”
“Happy Birthday, Beautiful! Thank you for being such a blessing in my life. I am so fortunate to experience your unconditional love,” the caption began. “I pray that God blesses you abundantly as you enter your 26th year. You have made my life better than I ever thought it could be.”
He continued, “You embody everything I ever prayed for in a significant other. Keep shining your bright light on the world. I am so incredibly proud of you. Thank you for being the best girlfriend of all time! I LOVE YOU!! @jasmin_lawrence ❤️❤️❤️”
Jan. 31, 2022: Jasmin Lawrence reveals how she and Eric Murphy met
In a January interview withInTouchWeekly, Jasmin confirmed that she and Ericmet through her uncle.
“It wasn’t even our dads, and they’ve done two movies together, they’re friends,” Jasmin said of her father Martin and Eric’s dad Eddie.
She noted that she and Eric “became really good friends because we bonded on a lot of things,” and “understood each other on a certain level” due to their background.
“And over time, it just, you know, became more,” she said, adding that their families are “absolutely” supportive of their relationship.
Feb. 14, 2022: Jasmin Lawrence and Eric Murphy celebrate Valentine’s Day
Jasmindocumented her lovefor Eric on the most romantic day of the year: Valentine’s Day. Alongside the photo, she wrote, “Happy Valentine’s Day” between two red heart emojis.
June 18, 2022: Martin Lawrence talks about Jasmin Lawrence and Eric Murphy’s relationship
Duringan appearanceonJimmy Kimmel Live!, Martin opened up to hostJimmy Kimmelabout his daughter’s relationship with Eddie’s son.
He revealed that he and Eddie “haven’t talked about” their kids' relationship and “kind of just stay out of their business and let them do their own thing.”
He also admitted that he’s willing to put aside tradition to have the groom’s father take care of their potential wedding, joking with the host, “I’m gonna try to get Eddie to pay for it.”
July 9, 2022: Jasmin Lawrence catches bouquet at Bria Murphy’s wedding reception
Eric attended his sisterBria Murphy’s wedding to actor Michael Xavier on July 9, but the event that happened at the reception afterwards hinted that wedding bells could be in his near future too.
“I am overwhelmed with joy celebrating my sister Bria, and her husband Michael’s wedding. I am so extremely happy for you both! Yesterday was such a beautiful day!!” he wrote alongside an image of himself, Jasmin and the now-married couple, before adding: “Special shout out to Jas for catching the bouquet 💐👀😉❤️.”
April 20, 2023: Jasmin Lawrence and Eric Murphy attend Martin Lawrence’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony
“From the moment I met you, @martinlawrence, I knew that you were not only one of the funniest and most talented actors on the planet, but also an amazing father,” he wrote. “Your unconditional love and support for Jasmin have not only shaped her into the beautiful, strong, and compassionate woman she is today, but have also helped create the incredible partner she is to me.”
Murphy continued: “I am forever grateful for the way you raised her and for the way you continue to be a pillar of strength for everyone around you. Congratulations on receiving your star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; you truly deserve this honor and all the recognition that comes with it. WE LOVE YOU!”
July 10, 2023: Jasmin Lawrence celebrates Eric Murphy’s 34th birthday
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In honor of Murphy’s birthday, Lawrence penned a sweet post about her boyfriend on Instagram.
“Happy birthday babe. You just keep getting better and better with time,” she captioned an image of the couple. “May God continue to cover you and bless you, this year and for all the years to come! I’m so blessed to be on this journey with you. I love you!!”
source: people.com
