Oscar upsets are bound to happen here and there, and it could definitely be argued that Eddie Murphy experienced just that. Murphy's Dreamgirls nomination for Best Supporting Actor seemed to be locked up, though he ultimately lost to the late, great Alan Arkin that year. Most notably, after his loss, Murphy left the show early. Now, he’s now setting the record straight about the real reason he left the building, and he even mentioned Clint Eastwood while explaining his rationale.
Every year, the Academy Awards offer opportunities for unforgettable wins, losses, and human moments. For example, Will Smith slapping Chris Rock and the whole Moonlight/La La Land fiasco live rent free in my head, but I have trouble remembering the big winners from even two years ago. For Eddie Murphy, an interaction with Clint Eastwood right after his 2007 Oscar loss led to one of those unforgettable moments. He recently told Entertainment Weekly the real reason he walked out early was not because he was upset about losing, but rather the aftermath:
