Jamie Foxx didn’t feel he was getting an adequate salary for ‘Dreamgirls,’ but he starred in the film anyway after Eddie Murphy was cast in the film.

Jamie Foxx at a 'Back In Action' screening in Berlin on Jan. 15, 2025; Eddie Murphy at the world premiere of 'Candy Cane Lane' at in Los Angeles on Nov. 28, 2023.

Eddie Murphy and Jamie Foxx speak onstage during the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences' 11th Annual Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center on October ...

When Murphy revealed he also wanted to get back to his stand-up roots around the time he was making Coming 2 America, Foxx hit him with the same rude awakening. "This ain't funny.

So Eddie Murphy turned to Jamie Foxx, who similarly has been a comedian and a movie star. Interestingly, Jamie Foxx’s advice about getting back into comedy wasn’t what you might expect.

Eddie Murphy played a huge part in Jamie Foxx doing the 2006 picture Dreamgirls. Foxx initially wasn’t that committed until learning one of his idols would be a part of the picture.

Jamie Foxx attends The Hollywood Reporter's Stand-Up Emmy Roundtable with Sarah Silverman, Seth Meyers and others. The comedian recalls visiting Eddie Murphy's home and its mysterious scent.

Jamie Foxx at a 'Back In Action' screening in Berlin on Jan. 15, 2025; Eddie Murphy at the world premiere of 'Candy Cane Lane' at in Los Angeles on Nov. 28, 2023 ...

Jamie Foxx and Eddie Murphy clearly have the type of friendship where they can be honest with each other. During a roundtable discussion with The Hollywood Reporter, which also included Chelsea ...

Foxx, Sarah Silverman, Seth Meyers and others stand-ups discussed their craft for the feature Eddie Murphy's home has a signature olfactory element, according to Jamie Foxx .

Jamie Foxx at a 'Back In Action' screening in Berlin on Jan. 15, 2025; Eddie Murphy at the world premiere of 'Candy Cane Lane' at in Los Angeles on Nov. 28, 2023 Jamie Foxx always seems to have jokes, ...