Martin Lawrence’s daughter Jasmin Lawrence is pregnant and expecting her first child with Eddie Murphy’s son, Eric Murphy, marking a major milestone for the famous families and quickly attracting attention from fans.
The couple shared the news on Instagram on Monday, February 2, posting a series of maternity photos.
In the snap, Eric, 36, is seen gently resting his head on Jasmin’s baby bump. Next to the photos, they wrote, “Thank you Jesus for the greatest gift,” keeping the message simple and heartfelt.
Proud dad Martin Lawrence, 60, also reposted the photos and openly celebrated the moment.
“What a blessing to start the day! My heart is overflowing with love and gratitude after the announcement of my first grandchild!” he wrote.
He added that watching Jasmin and Eric begin their journey into parenthood “means everything” to him, stressing: “Family is everything and this moment is nothing short of a blessing from God. Welcome to the next generation!”
While Eddie Murphy, 64, has not commented publicly since announcing the pregnancy, he previously shared his thoughts on the possibility of becoming a grandfather.
speaks to E! News in July 2025 he said: “I never push them. It’s a beautiful blessing and when it happens, it happens.”
The baby news comes less than a year after Jasmin, 30, and Eric quietly tied the knot.
Eddie revealed their marriage during a performance in May 2025 The Jennifer Hudson Showwho explains that the couple opted for a small church ceremony with just the two of them.
“They went off, everybody made the big wedding plans, and then they decided they wanted to do something quiet,” he said, joking that Martin no longer had to pay for a “big wedding.”
Eddie also happily noted at the time, “We’re in-laws.”
Martin later reiterated this supportive approach, saying on the same talk show, “We want the best for our kids. We let them do their own thing and make their own choices and stay out of their business and let them make their own way.”
Jasmin and Eric’s relationship did not become public until June 2021, although they had met earlier through a family connection.
In a 2022 interview, Jasmin revealed: “My uncle actually introduced us – it wasn’t even our dads.” She explained that despite their fathers’ long friendship, the introduction came from elsewhere and their common upbringing helped them connect.
“Obviously we have similar backgrounds, so we understood each other on a certain level, and over time it just became more.”
The couple announced their engagement in November 2024 and shared a video of Eric’s romantic proposal.
Reacting to the moment, Jasmin said: “It’s beautiful! Oh my god,” before later writing: “We’re engaged! God truly blessed us with a love that feels like destiny.”
Now, as they prepare to welcome their first child, Jasmin Lawrence and Eric Murphy are entering a new chapter, one that both families have clearly embraced with excitement, gratitude and lots of love.
