David Spade Reveals the Shocking Truth: 25 Years of Eddie Murphy's Unbelievable Hatred—You Won't Believe Why!

David Spade, the well-known star of films like Tommy Boy and Grown Ups, recently opened up about his long-standing feud with fellow comedian Eddie Murphy during a recent episode of his podcast, Fly on the Wall, featuring guest Dana Carvey. The 61-year-old Spade reflected on a moment from December 1995 that ignited nearly 30 years of tension between the two comedy titans.

In a sketch on Saturday Night Live, Spade made a pointed joke at Murphy's expense. As a photo of the iconic comedian appeared on-screen, Spade quipped, “Look, children, it’s a falling star. Make a wish.” This comment not only shocked audiences but also triggered a strong reaction from Murphy, who Spade confirmed “hated” him for it. The fallout was significant; Murphy completely stopped speaking to Spade following the incident.

Spade characterized the situation as jarring, noting, “It was weird going from being a super fan to having him hate me overnight.” He described the pain of trying to win Murphy back for nearly three decades, indicating that he felt guilty about the joke. “I made fun of him and it didn’t go well,” Spade recounted. “Actually, he had it out. I didn’t fight back really, because I did feel a little guilty about it, and he did make some sense.”

Fast forward to February 2025, and it appears the two have made amends. They reconciled during the SNL 50th anniversary special, where Spade shared, “We talked a little bit and everything’s fine.” Murphy confirmed on the show that “we’re all good.” Reflecting on their renewed relationship, Spade added, “Eddie, he just totally let it go.”

This reconciliation is a significant turnaround, especially considering Murphy had addressed the impact of Spade's joke in various interviews over the years. In a June 2024 conversation with The New York Times, Murphy described the joke as feeling “racist” and a “cheap shot.” He explained that the timing of the joke hurt particularly because it followed the box office disappointment of his film, Vampire in Brooklyn, which had flopped less than two months prior. Murphy remarked, “It was like, ‘Yo, it’s in-house! I’m one of the family, and you’re f–king with me like that?’ It hurt my feelings.”

Despite the initial fallout, Murphy has also expressed that he holds no grudges anymore. “I’m cool with everybody. It’s all love,” he said in his recent Netflix documentary, Being Eddie, where he again reflected on the fallout from the infamous joke. He conveyed that the incident felt like “your alma mater taking a shot at you,” emphasizing that it wasn’t a comment on his humor but rather on his career. “Called me a falling star,” he noted, illustrating the emotional depth of their rivalry.

For Spade, the journey from a super fan to a pariah and back again offers insights into the complexities of celebrity relationships. The fact that both men have openly discussed their past animosity and ultimately reached a place of understanding speaks to the power of reconciliation in the entertainment industry. As Spade put it, “We were friendly. We should’ve taken a picture 'cause it was fun to see him.”

With such a long history of ups and downs, the reconciliation between Spade and Murphy serves as a reminder that even in the world of comedy, where laughter is the primary currency, personal relationships can be profoundly complicated. As both comedians continue to thrive in their respective careers, fans can appreciate the growth and maturity that led to this newfound camaraderie.