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Mike Myers steals the show at Eddie Murphy AFI ceremony

Eddie Murphy praised by Mike Myers' Shrek, Stevie Wonder at AFI award

Eddie Murphy proved to be the undisputed king of comedy as the latest recipient of the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award on Saturday, April 18.

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Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, and Stevie Wonder honor Eddie Murphy at AFI’s Lifetime Achievement Award

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Mike Myers Hilariously Dressed As Shrek for Eddie Murphy's AFI Tribute Event [PHOTO]

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Mike Myers Transforms into Shrek with Green Face Paint to Honor Eddie Murphy at AFI Tribute

Mike Myers wore a head full of green Shrek makeup to celebrate costar Eddie Murphy at an American Film Institute tribute on Saturday, April 18

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Dave Chappelle honors Eddie Murphy, says a ‘Chappelle’s Show’ reboot would need him

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Mike Myers wears full 'Shrek' makeup to pay tribute to Eddie Murphy

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Mike Myers Showed Up in Full Shrek Costume to Honor Eddie Murphy at AFI Life Achievement Award

“None of Shrek’s success could have happened without Eddie Murphy,” Myers said at the ceremony.

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AFI’s Eddie Murphy Tribute Brought Out Several ‘SNL’ Alumni, and a ‘Chappelle’s Show’ Reboot Pitch

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Mike Myers Celebrates Eddie Murphy Win in Full Shrek Makeup

Kenan Thompson Honors Eddie Murphy As Being 'The Proof' That Someone Like Him Could Shine On SNL

During his tribute, Thompson gave credit to Murphy for blazing his trail as a 19-year-old joining SNL ’s cast in 1980 and setting the precedent for others to do the same. Thompson didn’t need to break out his French accent as Jean K Jean for any false fanciness, and instead spoke from the heart (via THR ), saying:

Eddie Murphy Gets His Flowers From Hollywood Peers

Eddie Murphy received the AFI Life Achievement Award as Spike Lee, Chris Rock, Kenan Thompson, and more praised his lasting Hollywood.