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Jesse Jackson believed Eddie Murphy characters in 'Coming to America' were real people

The civil rights icon even thanked the comedian for giving jobs to older Black actors.Unique Nicole/Getty;Netflix Jesse Jackson; Eddie Murphy in 'Coming to America'Eddie Murphy has such a knack for transforming into other characters that he once had Jesse Jackson totally fooled.In 1988's Coming to America, the Saturday Night Live star played several different roles, including a scene-stealing elderly barbershop owner. The portrayal was so convin…

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Entertainment Weekly broke the news in United States on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
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