The Real Reason Eddie Murphy Left The Oscars Early After Losing (And How Clint Eastwood Was Involved)

The Academy Awards are always full of memorable – and sometimes shocking – moments. We easily recall events like Will Smith’s incident with Chris Rock and the mix-up during the Moonlight/La La Land announcement, but often forget who actually won awards just a couple of years prior. Eddie Murphy recently shared a story about one such moment. After losing at the 2007 Oscars, he had a surprising interaction with Clint Eastwood that led him to leave the ceremony early – and it wasn’t because he was disappointed about losing, but what happened afterward.








