The original film was based on a story originally created by Eddie Murphy, who also starred in the lead role. The film also co-stars Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones, Shari Headley and John Amos.

"I was offered the part of Lisa in Coming to America," she says of being hand-picked to play superstar Eddie Murphy 's love interest, a character seemingly named after her, in the hit 1988 comedy.

Lisa Lisa, '80s Pop Icon, Recalls Eddie Murphy's 'Crush' on Her — and Turning Down “Coming to America” (Exclusive) Trailblazing 'All Cried Out' singer Lisa Velez reflects on her past ahead ...