Actor Noah Wyle, who stars in “The Pitt,” says Eddie Murphy told him to “f— off” when he was nine years old. Wyle recounts the early encounter as part of explaining how it still affects the way he treats fans today, including how he handles requests from children.
Wyle shares the story in connection with a wider public appearance cycle, including discussion on Amy Poehler’s “Good Hang” podcast. Across outlets, the core incident and its lasting impact are consistent: he presents it as a moment that led him to commit to signing autographs for kids rather than discouraging them.
Coverage differs mainly in emphasis and detail. Variety frames the anecdote around Wyle’s ongoing promise to be approachable with young fans, while NME spotlights the profanity and the timing context of Murphy’s rise. The New York Post focuses on Wyle “calling out” Murphy and describes the exchange as “brutal,” highlighting the effect on Wyle’s current fan interactions rather than additional background.
