Mike Myers makes a rare public appearance dressed as Shrek to honour his co-star Eddie Murphy at the AFI Life Achievement Awards
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Mike Myers made a rare public appearance to support his co-star Eddie Murphy as he was honoured at the AFI Life Achievement Awards on Saturday in Los Angeles.
The actor, 62, stepped out dressed as his iconic Shrek character with green face paint and trumpet-shaped ears.
Mike dominated the late '90s and early 2000s with hits like Austin Powers and Shrek, but later stepped away from major blockbuster roles.
He famously starred opposite Eddie, who voiced Donkey in the hit films.
Eddie was honoured with the prestigious AFI Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating his groundbreaking career in comedy and cinema.
Hollywood came together to pay tribute to the legendary star, recognising his decades-long contribution and lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
Mike Myers made a rare public appearance to support his co-star Eddie Murphy as he was honoured at the AFI Life Achievement Awards on Saturday in Los Angeles
'None of the 'Shrek' success could have happened without Eddie Murphy; his character Donkey is a masterpiece,' Mike said. (pictured L-R Dave Chappelle, Eddie, Mike)
'None of the 'Shrek' success could have happened without Eddie Murphy; his character Donkey is a masterpiece,' Mike said on stage.
'As is every character that Eddie has created.... It is an absolute honour to be able to tell my kids that I got to work with Eddie Murphy.'
The Shrek franchise has been a commercially successful and critically-acclaimed property for DreamWorks Animation for more than two decades, spawning four feature motion pictures and multiple spinoff projects.
The initial Shrek film arrived in theaters in May of 2001 and took in $487 million in worldwide box office, also claiming the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
Shrek 2, released in May of 2004, made $928 million worldwide and contended for the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or prize, as did its predecessor.
Shrek the Third, released in May of 2007, made $813 million worldwide, while the latest feature film in the series, Shrek Forever After, took in $752 million worldwide following its May 2010 release.
Other films in the franchise have fared well in box office revenues: Puss in Boots, starring Banderas, took in $555 million worldwide following its October 2011 release, racking up an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature Film of the Year.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, released in December of 2022, made $484 million in box office revenue and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film.
The Shrek franchise has been a commercially successful and critically-acclaimed property for DreamWorks Animation for more than two decades, spawning four feature motion pictures and multiple spinoff projects (pictured Mike and Eddie's characters)
Mike's most recent appearances include Bohemian Rhapsody, voicing Shrek again in specials, and starring in the Netflix series The Pentaverate
Last year, Saturday Night Live fans were left in hysterics as Mike returned as iconic character Linda Richman for the show's star-studded 50th anniversary
Shrek 5 is officially in development and is currently scheduled to be released in cinemas in June 2027, with Mike and Eddie reprising their roles.
Part of Mike's move away from blockbuster movies was due to the fact that he didn't have much luck when he ventured outside of his three hit franchises.
Since then, he’s popped up occasionally rather than staying constantly in the spotlight.
His most recent appearances include Bohemian Rhapsody, voicing Shrek again in specials, and starring in the Netflix series The Pentaverate.
Last year, Saturday Night Live fans were left in hysterics as Mike returned as iconic character Linda Richman for the show's star-studded 50th anniversary.
The comedian, who last played middle-aged Coffee Chat host in 1997, slipped back on her iconic wig and false nails for a new sketch with Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph.
The two women returned as Bronx Beat hosts Betty and Jodi and interviewed Top Gun: Maverick star Miles Teller, before Linda stormed the stage.
During the skit the character whipped out her famous catchphrases as she complimented the hosts for having skin like 'buttah' before choking back tears after becoming a 'little verklempt'.
Fans were delighted to see the Shrek actor, who was cast member on the show 1989 to 1995, as his iconic character's return 'made their night'.
Taking to X they wrote: 'Mike Myers is still killing it as Linda Richman': 'My favourite SNL character of all time is Linda Richman. Don't ask me why but Mike Myers does a great NY Jewish woman. So when he showed up, it made my night': 'Mike Myers as Linda Richman is still 'buttah'.
Mike previously revealed the character was inspired by his now ex mother-in-law Linda Richman and during an appearance on Inside the Actors Studio said she would goad him into performing the character when they were in public together.
