Eddie Murphy is pulling back the curtain in his new Netflix documentary Being Eddie, and he doesn’t hold back. One of the most surprising moments comes from his 21st birthday at the legendary Studio 54, where he says actor Yul Brynner approached him with a proposition that left him confused and a little stunned. Murphy even wondered if Brynner wanted him to hook up with his wife. Brynner, best known for The King and I, died in 1985 after a battle with lung cancer.

The documentary also shows a more personal side of Murphy as he talks about why he stays far away from award shows. He says being around a room full of famous people gives him a “sh—y feeling,” and he’d much rather be at home recharging in peace. Even with a career packed with classic films, cultural impact, and box-office wins, Murphy has never taken home an Oscar. He hints that his comments about race and Hollywood at the 67th Academy Awards might’ve played a part.

Murphy reflects on how he built his career from stand-up stages to Saturday Night Live, aiming to channel the humor of Richard Pryor, the cool of Elvis Presley, and the star power of The Beatles. Behind the scenes, he used his influence to open doors for Black actors coming up after him.

Being Eddie doesn’t just revisit iconic moments; it shows a legend who carved his own lane, paid it forward, and is still pushing himself into new chapters.