Keke Palmer & Eddie Murphy: First Meeting Story
Keke palmer on Meeting Eddie Murphy in Pajamas & Their New Film, Teh Pickup
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Keke Palmer has achieved a lot in her career, but a recent full-circle moment involving comedy legend Eddie murphy is one she won’t soon forget. From a surprising first encounter to now sharing the screen with him in the new Prime Video film The pickup, Palmer reflects on a dream come true.
A Pajama-Clad First Impression
Palmer recently shared a story with PEOPLE about the first time she met Eddie Murphy. It wasn’t at a glamorous Hollywood event, but a much more casual setting: his home. through a connection with Murphy’s daughters, Palmer was invited to dinner, wholly forgetting, for a fleeting moment, just who their father was.”I had never met their dad, so they were like, ‘Yo, you want to come to our dad’s for dinner?’ ” Palmer recounted. “And I’m like, ‘I forgot for five seconds that your daddy is Eddie freaking Murphy. What the hell?’ ”
The moment itself was even more surreal. Murphy wasn’t making a grand entrance; he was simply coming downstairs in his pajamas, casually playing the guitar.
“He was coming downstairs in his pajamas, and he was just playing a guitar, which is the sickest thing that he could play,” Palmer said. “I remember thinking to myself like, ‘Damn, he really is about that life.’ ” This glimpse into Murphy’s relaxed,authentic self left a lasting impression on the young actress.
From Fan Moment to Co-Star: The Pickup
Fast forward over a decade, and Palmer found herself working alongside Murphy in The pickup, a new action-comedy available on Prime Video. The film follows two armored truck drivers - played by Palmer and Murphy – whose routine cash pickup goes hilariously and dangerously wrong when they’re ambushed by criminals.
During filming, Palmer admitted the memory of that initial meeting was always in the back of her mind. She wondered if Murphy even remembered their first encounter. Despite the potential awkwardness, Palmer was steadfast to remain professional and savor the experience.
“Working with him, I had that in the back of my mind, and I was like, he probably doesn’t remember that,” Palmer explained. “But I just want to make sure I’m professional and enjoy this moment, as this is a dream come true for me – to get to this point in my career, where I get to share the screen with Eddie freaking Murphy.”
What to Expect from The Pickup
The Pickup promises a wild ride filled with clashing personalities, high-stakes danger, and plenty of comedic moments. The synopsis describes it as a story where “A routine cash pickup takes a wild turn when two mismatched armored truck drivers get ambushed by ruthless criminals. As chaos unfolds around them, the unlikely duo must navigate high-risk danger, clashing personalities, and one very bad day that keeps getting worse.”
Starring alongside Palmer and Murphy is Pete Davidson. The Pickup was released on August 6th on Prime Video, offering audiences a fresh action-comedy to enjoy. It’s a testament to Palmer’s hard work and dedication that she’s reached a point in her career where she can share the screen with one of her idols – and a moment that began with a very casual, pajama-clad introduction.