The Hollywood Walk of Fame has revealed its 2024 class, and fans are thrilled to learn who has been inducted into the realm ahead of upcoming star ceremonies.
From award shows to standing ovations and seeing audiences or listeners brought to tears when experiencing your work, there are some recognitions so important and significant that it feels like that moment when all your dreams are finally coming true. Being part of the Walk of Fame class is one of those honors; it’s a moment a highly-regarded actor can look back at during an incredible career and know that their brilliance has been solidified in a major way.
The 2024 Hollywood Walk of Fame Class is one of the highest calibers we’ve seen in quite some time and is led by a talented and otherworldly honoree who we still have a hard time imagining isn’t with us any longer. From the magnificently gifted and brilliant to the larger-than-life and dearly departed, some of the brightest in the entertainment industry are in the lineup, and here’s a look at them.
Motion Pictures
We said we’ve got an all-star lineup, and we mean it. There is immense and immeasurable talent across all categories, but there’s something extra special about the Motion Picture category. Those nominated are as follows:
Chadwick Boseman (posthumous), Kevin Feige, Gal Gadot, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Chris Meledandri, Chris Pine, Christina Ricci, and Michelle Yeoh.
With films like Black Panther, Avengers: Endgame, Wonder Woman, Donnie Darko (come on, it’s a classic), Minions: The Rise of Gru, The Contractor, Sleepy Hollow, and Everything Everywhere All At Once — these stars have left a massive impact on the entertainment industry. Their stars on the Walk of Fame and their moment in Hollywood can’t be understated; they’ve changed us through their talent in film, carried us on grand adventures, and sat with us in joy and pain — what a treat it’s been to see them as so many characters and people who have lived exciting and impactful lives.
Also, in a special nod to Boseman, we have to speak on his heart as much as his talent; it was the privilege of a lifetime to be a fan of his and his contributions not just to acting but to life, love, and charity are a reminder that there is good in this world, and if you can’t find it — you can become it.
Television
The nominees in Television are also some of the best in the industry and have brought us so through many emotions throughout the years. From the good to the bad, the beloved to the loathed — they’ve helped tell important stories across the tv industry. Those nominated are:
Ken Jeong, Eugene Levy, Mario Lopez, Jim Nantz, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Michael Schur, Kerry Washington, and Raúl De Molina and Lili Estefan, Co-Hosts of the television show “El Gordo y La Flaca.”
We’ve been wowed by them in everything from Community and Scandal to Abbott Elementary and The Office. They’ve made us laugh, brought tears to our eyes, and, most importantly, helped to tell stories that resonate with fans worldwide. Here’s to actors and actresses on television and the newest inductees into the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Recording
Recording artists are often storytellers, and this year’s inductees are some of the greatest. From R&B to Country and Pop tracks, the songs of the Class of ’24 have helped us get through tough times, inspired us to believe in love and magic again, and helped set the mood for the perfect Friday cool down after a long week’s work. Those nominated in the recording category read as follows:
Glen Ballard, Toni Braxton, Def Leppard, Charles Fox, Sammy Hagar, Brandy Norwood, Darius Rucker, Gwen Stefani, and Andre’ Dr. Dre’ Young
With songs like “He Wasn’t Man Enough” to the ever-emotional “It Won’t Be Like This for Long” and even “Cool,” which takes all of us back to our first loves — the songs performed by these artists are part of the soundtrack of our lives, and we’re forever grateful for them.
Live Theater/Performance
While watching a film or TV show and listening to a song via a record player or in your car is a beautiful way to enjoy entertainment, there’s nothing like a live performance.
Nominated for the Class of 2024 are Jane Krakowski and Otis Redding (posthumous) — and rightfully so. Krakowski is a legend in her own right and phenomenal to watch. Otis Redding was on a level all his own; and is regarded as one of the most outstanding singers/songwriters in history, and his star on the Walk of Fame is well deserved. Anytime we hear “Try a Little Tenderness” or “I’ve Been Loving you Too Long,” we feel grateful to exist at a time when Redding’s music is available to our ears.
Radio
Angie Martinez is receiving a star for Radio, and as a podcaster responsible for some of the most heartwarming, iconic, and hilarious interviews in recent times, we’d say this is a well-deserved moment. Martinez has shared chats with Janelle Monae, Teyana Taylor, Kelly Clarkson, and the apple of our eyes, Idris Elba — and they’ve been as insightful as they are exciting to listen to.
Sports Entertainment
Billie Jean King and Carl Weathers were nominated in the category of Sports Entertainment, and both nominations are well deserved. The legendary tennis icon Billie Jean King took to social media to share her gratitude for the historical moment and also shared that she is the first woman athlete to receive this distinction. It’s not just an honor that lends to her talent, passion, and dedication; it’s a critical moment for so many.
Carl Weathers knows a thing or two about sports, playing professional football before becoming an actor. He is well versed in what it takes to lend your talents and passion to the sports realm and how that can translate into acting, too. There are some names so iconic in the industry that it’s hard to think of the sports realm without them; King and Weathers are two of the greatest.
Here’s to the Class of 2024.