The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced the Hollywood Walk of Fame class of 2018, and it’s lit.
The A-list roster of actors, musicians and television personalities was chosen from hundreds of nominations, and unlike many White washed ceremonies, this year’s round of recipients is chock full of some real Black star power.
“The Walk of Fame Selection Committee is pleased to announce our newest honorees to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Committee looked carefully at each nominee and we feel that we have selected an eclectic group of talent that will appeal to the tastes of many fans around the world,” Vin Di Bona, chairman of the selection committee for 2017, said in a statement.
“As a Walk of Famer myself, I know these honorees will remember the dedication of their stars with great memories and will be proud that they are part of Hollywood’s history now and forever. We look forward to their big day as the Walk of Fame Class of 2018 becomes cemented one by one on the most famous sidewalk in the world!”
The class of 2018 includes:
Motion Pictures: Jack Black, Kirsten Dunst, Jeff Goldblum, F. Gary Gray, Mark Hamill, Jennifer Lawrence, Gina Lollobrigida, Minnie Mouse, Nick Nolte and Zoe Saldana
Radio: Steve Jones
Recording: Mary J. Blige, Sir Richard Branson, Petula Clark, Harry Connick, Jr., Ice T, Snoop Dogg, Carrie Underwood and “Weird Al” Yankovic
Live Theatre/Live Performance: Charles Aznavour, Lin-Manuel Miranda and posthumously: Bernie Mac.
Television: Anthony Anderson, Gillian Anderson, Lynda Carter, Simon Cowell, RuPaul Charles, Taraji P. Henson, Eric McCormack, Ryan Murphy, Niecy Nash, Mandy Patinkin, Shonda Rhimes
In addition, the late Steve Irwin will also be recognized for his contributions in television.
“I am beyond excited to share with you all that we have just received the news that Dad will be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” Bindi Irwin shared on Instagram. “Dad changed the world by reaching out to people through their television screens to bring them on the adventure of a lifetime. To have his name on a Hollywood Star means the world as we carry on his important work.”
The “Crocodile Hunter,” 44, died in September 2006, following a stingray attack off the coast of Australia while filming a documentary.
Dates for each Hollywood star have yet to be scheduled but must be set two years from the date of selection.
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