Pete Davidson Praises Eddie Murphy's Talent and Understanding
Pete Davidson expressed deep admiration for Eddie Murphy, his fellow "Saturday Night Live" alum and co-star in the 2025 comedy The Pickup. In an interview with People, Davidson called Murphy "infinitely more talented" and highlighted how Murphy truly understands his experiences.
Shared Backgrounds and Personal Connections
Davidson noted that both he and Murphy were among the youngest cast members ever on SNL and shared similar personal hardships. He said,
“Our fathers both passed when we were [young], … and it’s why we got into comedy.”
Mutual Respect and Guidance
While acknowledging Murphy's greater achievements, Davidson appreciated the chance to receive advice from someone who could genuinely relate to his journey:
“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.”
Experience Working Together on The Pickup
Reflecting on their collaboration in the film directed by Tim Story, Davidson called the experience "a blast" and shared how surreal it was for his younger self to imagine working with Murphy:
“It’s one of those where, if ten-year-old Pete knew that 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 for this heist comedy released in 2025, which further cemented their unique bond.
Author’s summary: Pete Davidson praises Eddie Murphy's exceptional talent and shared life experiences, valuing the rare understanding and mentorship from his legendary co-star.