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

At the AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony Saturday night honoring Eddie Murphy, Myers arrived dressed as Shrek — green makeup, ogre ears and all — delivering one of the most memorable tributes of the evening in a moment that quickly lit up social media.

The costume was a loving nod to Murphy’s iconic role as Donkey in the Shrek franchise, a partnership that has spanned decades and defined animated comedy for an entire generation. Footage of the appearance, shared on Reddit, captured the full scope of Myers’ commitment to the bit — and the genuine affection behind it.

“One of the Greatest”

Myers used the moment to make clear just how essential Murphy was to the franchise’s success.

“None of Shrek’s success could have happened without Eddie Murphy,” Myers said at the ceremony. “Eddie’s character, Donkey, is a masterpiece, as is every character Eddie has created over the years.”