How Did Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence Meet?
- Jasmin Lawrence’s uncle introduced her to Eric Murphy.
- The couple made their relationship official on Instagram in June 2021.
- After two years, they’re engaged and ready for their next chapter.
If you think family reunions are awkward, imagine meeting your future soulmate at one. That’s exactly what happened to Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence—a Hollywood romance that spans generations.
Eddie Murphy’s eldest son and Martin Lawrence’s daughter are proving that love can blossom in the most unexpected ways. But don’t assume their famous dads played matchmaker—it’s much more interesting than that.
Their journey to each other didn’t involve any Hollywood A-list matchmaking—just family connections, friendship, and some good timing. So how exactly did these two get from family friends to an adorable Instagram couple and, now, an engaged duo? Let’s take a deep dive into their journey. It’s as heartwarming as it is surprising.
How Did Jasmin Lawrence and Eric Murphy Cross Paths?
If you assumed Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence met through their famous dads, you’re not entirely wrong, but you’re not totally right either. While Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence are well-known friends (who even starred in two movies together), the connection between their kids didn’t happen because of their famous fathers.
Instead, it was actually thanks to Jasmin’s uncle. That’s right—an uncle was the one who introduced them. In a 2022 interview with InTouch Weekly, Jasmin revealed the unexpected matchmaking, saying:
It wasn’t even our dads, and they’ve done two movies together. They’re friends. I don’t even know. It’s crazy. But we met through my uncle, and we became really good friends. We bonded on a lot of things. Obviously, we have similar backgrounds, so we understood each other on a certain level.
It wasn’t love at first sight, but something deeper developed over time. They became really good friends, and that friendship eventually turned into something more.
When Did Jasmin Lawrence and Eric Murphy Begin Their Relationship?
You’ve probably seen Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence posting photos of each other on social media, looking all cute and in love. But when did this love story actually start? Well, the timeline’s a little hazy, but we do know the moment it became Instagram official in June 2021.
Eric took to Instagram first, sharing a series of sweet photos of the couple with a caption that screamed true love. “Head over heels in LOVE with YOU,” he wrote, adding hashtags like #myotherhalf and #iloveyou. Honestly, if we didn’t already know their love story was cute, this post confirmed it. Eric didn’t hold back—he was clearly smitten.
Not to be outdone, Jasmin shared a heartfelt tribute to Eric just a few weeks later, on his birthday. In the Instagram post that gave us major couple goals, she called him “my love” and expressed how blessed she felt to be with him. “I’m so incredibly blessed to know you, to love you, and to have you by my side,” she wrote.
While they kept their early romance relatively private, their social media posts made it clear that things were getting serious. The rest, as they say, is history—well, history in the making, because we’ve got an engagement to talk about.
Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence Are Now Engaged
So, fast forward to today—Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence are officially engaged! The couple shared the exciting news through a heartfelt video on Instagram. After three years of dating, Eric got down on one knee, and Jasmin said yes!
The proposal wasn’t just any casual ask—it was a beautifully planned moment that had us all tearing up. Eric set up a romantic surprise for Jasmin, decorating a room with candles, rose bouquets, and flower petals scattered across the floor.
When Jasmin walked into the room and saw the setup, she was clearly overwhelmed. Eric dropped to one knee, and with a beautiful ring in hand, asked her to be his forever. And of course, Jasmin’s reaction was priceless. “It’s beautiful. Oh my gosh,” she said, clearly emotional.
She didn’t waste any time before exclaiming “yes!” and sharing a sweet kiss with Eric. They shared the good news on Instagram with a joint post, thanking everyone who helped make the moment so special.
“We’re engaged!! God truly blessed us with a love that feels like destiny,” they wrote. So, what’s next for this beautiful couple? A wedding, we hope! But for now, we’ll just sit here, relishing the fact that love, Hollywood style, really can be this sweet.
