Chadwick Boseman Set to Receive a Hollywood Star
Chadwick Boseman to receive posthumous Hollywood Walk of Fame Star in 2024 alongside diverse group of entertainment icons. We discuss it here!
Chadwick Boseman poses with his Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture for Black Panther at the 50th NAACP Image awards in Los Angeles on March 30, 2019. (Alamy)
By: Adonis Armstrong
Every year, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce recognizes exceptional entertainers who have made significant contributions to the industry, and this year, Chadwick Boseman has been announced as one of the latest actors to be honored with a prestigious gold star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
At the age of 43, Chadwick Boseman, who tragically passed away from colon cancer in August 2020, gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of T'Challa, also known as Black Panther, in the 2018 film that shared the same name. His exceptional performance contributed to the film's three Academy Awards and established a groundbreaking legacy as the first black superhero in the modern cinematic world, leaving an indelible impact on the Marvel franchise.
Congrats to @ChadwickBoseman and all of the 2024 inductees to the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame! ✨ pic.twitter.com/HbtMlVUsKF
— Chadwick Boseman Foundation for the Arts (@bosemanfdn) June 26, 2023
Yesterday June 26th, Ellen K, the Chair and Walk of Famer, expressed in a statement on the organization's official website. “The Selection Committee, which is made up of fellow Walk of Famers, carefully hand-picks a group of honorees each year that represent various genres of the entertainment world. The Committee did an amazing job choosing these very talented people. We can’t wait to see each honoree’s reaction as they realize that they are becoming a part of Hollywood’s history with the unveiling of their star on the world’s most famous walkway!”
In the Motion Pictures category, Chadwick Boseman will be posthumously honored with the acclaimed recognition in 2024, alongside other notable figures from the realms of Television, Live Theatre/Live Performance, Radio, Recording, and Sports Entertainment such as Toni Braxton, Andre "Dr. Dre" Young, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kerry Washington, Brandy Norwood, and many others.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and its Walk of Fame Selection Panel extend their congratulations to all the honorees, noting that the dates for the star ceremonies are yet to be determined. Recipients have a two-year window from the date of selection to schedule their star ceremonies before the opportunity expires. Announcements for upcoming star ceremonies are typically made on the official website www.walkoffame.com, roughly ten days prior to the dedication.
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Halle Bailey and the Significance of Black Representation in 'The Little Mermaid'
Halle Bailey's homage to those who paved the way at The Little Mermaid premiere and the significance of Black representation in film, including insights from previous Black princesses, Brandy and Anika Rose. We discuss it here!
Halle Bailey on the ocean blue carpet during the world premiere of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” on May 8, 2023 in Hollywood, California.
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By: Adonis Armstrong
Halle Bailey recently demonstrated the importance of honoring those who paved the way for you.
On May 8th, the world premiere of The Little Mermaid was celebrated by many, with several famous celebrities walking down the ocean-blue carpet and expressing their views on the movie, including its lead, Bailey.
During her conversations with various media sources regarding young girls and representation, she stated, “I hope that they just know they are worthy. And we deserve to be in these spaces, and I hope that they see themselves and be on the screen. I’m just grateful to be here. There were women before me like Brandy and Anika Rose, who really were the blueprint for me to even be able to be here today. So, I’m just taking this moment all in. I’m so excited.”
Prior to Bailey's well-deserved role as the first Black princess in a live-action Disney remake, a number of talented and soulful singers had already paved the way. In 1997, Brandy made history as the first Black woman to portray a princess for the renowned entertainment company in the film Cinderella, which also featured Whitney Houston.
After a span of twelve years, another remarkable vocalist left an indelible mark in history. Actress Rose made her debut as Disney's inaugural Black animated princess in The Princess and the Frog. She also graced the premiere of The Little Mermaid and had some kind words to say about Bailey.
During her interview with ET, Rose expressed her thoughts on portraying a Disney princess by saying, “It’s very intense in a good way… She’s ready. She knows what to do. She knows who she is. She’s very comfortable within herself. She has a kind spirit, and I don’t think that’s gonna change.”
Princess Tiana herself, @AnikaNoniRose, praises Halle Bailey at #TheLittleMermaid premiere: "She has a kind spirit, and I don't think that's gonna change." pic.twitter.com/2dozs3DjkY
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) May 9, 2023
Black representation matters in films, I believe Halle will have the same impact as the late great Chadwick Boseman in Black Panther. Which will draw huge crowds of Black girls who can see themselves through Bailey on screen.
Much success to Halle and continue to be strive to open the gate for more Black princess in entertainment. The Little Mermaid will drop in theaters on May 26.
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