Pete Davidson Praises Eddie Murphy's Talent and Understanding
Pete Davidson expressed admiration for Eddie Murphy, describing him as “infinitely more talented” and someone who truly understands his experiences. The two actors, both former “Saturday Night Live” cast members and co-stars in the 2025 film The Pickup, share similar backgrounds and losses that influenced their comedy careers.
Shared Experiences and Mutual Respect
“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.” – Pete Davidson
Davidson appreciates the advice from Murphy, noting how their close age and experiences make Murphy uniquely able to relate to him.
“No one gets it more than him, just in an age timeline. 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.” – Pete Davidson
Working Together on The Pickup
Reflecting on their collaboration in the heist comedy The Pickup, directed by Tim Story, Davidson called the experience “a blast.” He shared how surreal it was for him, imagining his younger self’s reaction to 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.” – Pete Davidson
The film marked a significant milestone for Davidson, highlighting a meaningful professional connection with a comedy legend.
Summary: Pete Davidson deeply respects Eddie Murphy’s talent and shared life experiences, valuing his advice and their collaboration on the 2025 film The Pickup.