Did Mike Myers just steal the show at Hollywood’s most prestigious awards ceremony? Because honey, YES.
In what can only be described as the most iconic power move of the evening, comedy legend Mike Myers rolled up to the AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony Saturday night dressed in a full-on Shrek costume — complete with green makeup, prosthetic ogre ears, and enough sass to make even the Fairy Godmother jealous. The occasion? Honoring the legendary Eddie Murphy, who apparently deserves tributes that come straight out of an animated fantasy film.
The tribute was absolutely *chef’s kiss* — a loving nod to Murphy’s legendary voice work as Donkey in the beloved Shrek franchise. But let’s be real: this wasn’t just any casual costume moment. This was Myers saying, “Eddie Murphy is so iconic, I’m going to walk into one of Hollywood’s most prestigious events looking like a swamp-dwelling ogre and ROCK IT.” And honestly? We’re living for the commitment.
Social media absolutely EXPLODED faster than Shrek’s bathroom mirror. Fans couldn’t get enough of the green-faced legend delivering what insiders are calling one of the most memorable tributes of the entire evening. Twitter users were posting screenshots, TikTokers were creating reaction videos, and Instagram stories were flooded with screenshots of Myers in full ogre glory. One user wrote, “Mike Myers really showed up in character because Eddie Murphy’s legend deserves nothing less,” and we have to say, they’re not wrong.
The best part? Myers stayed completely in character during the tribute, proving that comedy icons don’t do anything halfway. This is the kind of energy we need more of at award shows — zero half-measures, maximum entertainment, and a willingness to look absolutely ridiculous for your friends. That’s TRUE Hollywood friendship, darling.
Eddie Murphy’s face during the tribute was reportedly priceless, and honestly, we would have paid good money to see that reaction in real-time. This is the kind of moment that reminds us why we love these comedy legends — they GET IT. They understand that awards shows should be fun, irreverent, and absolutely unforgettable.
What do you think? A) Mike Myers’ Shrek costume tribute was pure genius and exactly what the AFI Awards needed B) This was too over-the-top and distracted from the ceremony’s prestige