The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday, June 22nd, 2017, the 2018 class for the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This upcoming class of Walk of Fame 34 recipients are more than deserving for all their work over the years.
In the category of MOTION PICTURES: Jack Black, Kirsten Dunst, Jeff Goldblum, F. Gary Gray, Mark Hamill, Jennifer Lawrence, Gina Lollobrigida, Minnie Mouse, Nick Nolte and Zoe Saldana
In the category of TELEVISION: Anthony Anderson, Gillian Anderson, Lynda Carter, Simon Cowell, RuPaul Charles, Taraji P. Henson, Eric McCormack, Ryan Murphy, Niecy Nash, Mandy Patinkin, Shonda Rhimes and posthumously: Steve Irwin
In the category of RECORDING: Mary J. Blige, Sir Richard Branson, Petula Clark, Harry Connick, Jr., Ice T, Snoop Dogg, Carrie Underwood and “Weird Al” Yankovic
In the category of RADIO: Steve Jones
In the category of LIVE THEATRE/LIVE PERFORMANCE: Charles Aznavour, Lin-Manuel Miranda and posthumously: Bernie Mac
Dates have not been set for the star ceremonies, which must be scheduled within two years from the selection date. This is great for the families of both Mac and Irwin. Two great acts in the entertainment and education fields. Bindi Irwin, Steve Irwin’s daughter shared her own message on Instagram.
“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. 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.”
Henson shared her own self-congratulatory message on Instagram as well.
“Didn’t ? this coming??? A long way from that #DCDIRT#SoufEas ??? #DCSTANDTFUPMaaaaaannn #GODGETSALLOFTHEGLORY#GODIS you better KNOW THIS MAAAAAAAANNNNN ?????”