Martin Lawrence Celebrates as Jasmin Reveals Baby Name; martin lawrence Attends Pink-Themed Shower
Jasmin Lawrence and her husband Eric Murphy marked a pink-themed baby shower this past weekend, and jasmin revealed the name of the baby girl they are expecting as friends and family, including martin lawrence, celebrated. The gathering and the social posts that followed underline the couple’s recent milestones: a private wedding last May and the pregnancy announcement earlier this year.
Martin Lawrence joins family at the pink-themed shower
The couple’s baby shower was a pink-themed event attended by family and close friends, with a ceiling draped in soft white and blush fabric, balloon arrangements in neutral and rose tones, and a large backdrop that read, "On Cloud Nine: Waiting for Ari Skye. " In photos from the event, Jasmin Lawrence wore an off-the-shoulder rose gown while Eric Murphy stood beside her with his hands on her baby bump. Martin Lawrence and Pat Smith stood on the other side of the mom-to-be as they smiled for the camera, and Eddie Murphy also appeared in photos posing alongside the parents-to-be.
Jasmin reveals the baby’s name as Ari Skye and shares video
After the festivities, Jasmin, 30, posted a video to her Instagram Stories in which she revealed the baby’s name, saying "Ari Skye" while gently rubbing her belly and adding, "Mommy loves you so much. This day is all for you. " Across one clip she wrote, "My baby 💗 Ari Sky Murphy 💗, " using the slightly different spelling seen in the caption. The couple reshared several posts from the shower on their Instagram Stories to commemorate the occasion.
Black-and-white maternity photos and Instagram announcements
The shower followed public posts celebrating the pregnancy: the couple first shared they were expecting on Instagram on Monday, Feb. 2, in a black-and-white photo that showed Jasmin in an off-the-shoulder dress and Eric, 36, with his head resting on her stomach. The pair used a joint caption that read, "Thank you Jesus for the greatest gift ❤️❤️❤️. " martin lawrence also posted a black-and-white maternity photo of Jasmin and Eric earlier this month and wrote, "What a blessing to start the day! My heart is overflowing with love and gratitude after the announcement of my first grandchild! Watching @jasmin_lawrence and @ericmurphy777 begin this journey into parenthood means everything to me. Family is everything—and this moment is nothing less than a blessing from God. Welcome to the next generation! #blessed #prouddad #family. " Jasmin separately wrote on her Instagram, "Thank you Jesus for the greatest gift, " followed by red heart emojis.
Private church wedding revealed by Eddie Murphy on May 29
Eddie Murphy, 64, revealed during a May 29 appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show that his son Eric had quietly married Jasmin in an intimate church ceremony "around two weeks" before that date. Murphy said the pair "just had the two of them and the preacher, " noting they decided against big wedding plans and joking that Martin Lawrence would no longer have to pay for a "big wedding, " adding, "We're in-laws. " He also said a larger celebration could still happen in the future.
Engagement in November 2024 and family milestones
The couple became engaged in November 2024 after more than three years of dating, when Eric popped the question in a video shared on Instagram that showed the moment Jasmin said "yes. " The engagement clip was set to "Spend My Life With You" by Eric Benét and showed the couple walking into a room decorated with candles, roses and flower petals before Eric got down on one knee and opened the ring box. Jasmin reacted, "It’s beautiful! Oh my gosh, " before saying yes and sharing a kiss with her now-husband. The baby girl will be the first grandchild for Martin Lawrence and the fourth grandchild for Eddie Murphy.
