Pete Davidson Praises Eddie Murphy’s Talent and Understanding
Pete Davidson has expressed admiration for his fellow “Saturday Night Live” alum and co-star in The Pickup, Eddie Murphy, calling him “insanely talented” and someone who truly understands his experiences, in an interview with People.
Shared Background and Personal Loss
Davidson highlighted their similarities, noting they were among the youngest cast members on “Saturday Night Live” and that both lost their fathers at a young age, which influenced their turn to comedy.
“The thing that’s really cool about Eddie is we were both some of the youngest cast members ever. And we just have a lot of similarities in our personal lives too. Our fathers both passed when we were [young], … and it’s why we got into comedy.”
Mutual Respect and Mentorship
Though Davidson acknowledges Murphy’s far greater talent and accomplishments, he values Murphy’s advice because of their shared generational perspective.
“I’m not by any means saying that I did the same things as him, because he was infinitely more talented and did way more s–t than I did, but it’s nice to just get advice from someone who literally gets what I’m going through. It was really special, and I’m very lucky that I got to have that opportunity.”
Working Together on The Pickup
Reflecting on their collaboration in the 2025 heist comedy directed by Tim Story, Davidson described the experience as thrilling and surreal.
“Working with Murphy was a blast. If ten-year-old Pete knew this would happen, he’d be like, ‘Oh my God.’ It was one of those I couldn’t believe, and I still can’t believe it.”
Murphy and Davidson teamed up this year for the film The Pickup, highlighting a significant moment in Davidson’s career.
Summary: Pete Davidson praises Eddie Murphy’s immense talent and shared understanding, reflecting on their personal losses, mentorship, and the unique experience of starring together in The Pickup.