Eddie Murphy reveals Robin Williams tried to talk him out of Oscar speech calling out lack of Black nominees

Eddie Murphy has shared that Robin Williams once urged him not to criticize the Academy over its lack of Black nominees at ...

Eddie Murphy Says Robin Williams Tried To Talk Him Out Of Oscar Racism Speech

Eddie Murphy said Robin Williams questioned his speech about the Oscars’ history of slighting Black actors during the 1988 ...

Eddie Murphy says Robin Williams tried to talk him out of critical Oscars speech: 'Why go there?'

The "Being Eddie" subject tells EW, his comic peer gave him second thoughts about the speech, but not because of potential controversy.

Eddie Murphy Recalls Robin Williams Warning Him About Controversial Oscar Joke: 'Why Go There?'

The 64-year-old comedian remembered the late actor trying to talk him out of a dicey comment at the 1988 awards' ceremony.