Eddie Murphy Quits Oscars

Eddie Murphy has decided to not Host the Oscars. Coincidentally, Eddie makes his decision soon after Brett Ratner quit the 2012 Oscars, which he had agreed to host.

If you remember, Ratner left the production of the Oscars after making a homophobic remark last week at a screening of “Tower Heist,” which stars Murphy.

Murphy says he wanted to do the show but never actually said he’s leaving because Ratner is gone, (but read his statement): “I was looking forward to being part of the show that our production team and writers were just starting to develop, but I’m sure the new production team and host will do an equally great job.”

Ratner who is best known for directing the “Rush Hour” movies, was at a fan Q&A session for “Tower Heist” Sunday when he told the crowd, “Rehearsal is for f*gs.”

Ratner apologized for the “hurtful and stupid things I’ve said” … and adding, “Having love in your heart doesn’t count for much if what comes out of your mouth is ugly and bigoted.”

Ratner also wrote, “Being asked to help put on the Oscar show was the proudest moment of my career. But as painful as this may be for me, it would be worse if my association with the show were to be a distraction from the Academy and the high ideals it represents.”

Ratner says he’s been in contact with GLAAD — the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation — and he promises he will work to “increase awareness of the important and troubling issues this episode has raised.”

“I deeply regret my actions and I am determined to learn from this experience.”

Tom Sherak the President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, issued a statement saying, “[Brett] did the right thing for the Academy and for himself.”

He added, “Words have meaning, and they have consequences. Brett is a good person, but his comments were unacceptable. We all hope this will be an opportunity to raise awareness about the harm that is caused by reckless and insensitive remarks, regardless of the intent.”

See the comment made by Brett Ratner HERE

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