Key Takeaways:
- The late actor Chadwick Boseman was posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in an emotional ceremony.
- “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” co-star Viola Davis and “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler delivered powerful tributes.
- Boseman’s widow, Taylor Simone Ledward Boseman, accepted the star on his behalf, celebrating his legacy as a “hero and icon.”
- The day of the ceremony was officially declared “Chadwick Boseman Day” in Hollywood.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Family, friends, and fans gathered to celebrate the enduring legacy of Chadwick Boseman as the late actor was posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The emotional ceremony cemented his place in Hollywood history, honoring a career that touched millions.
Boseman, who passed away in 2020 at age 43 after a private battle with colon cancer, was remembered for his immense talent, character, and leadership.
An Emotional Tribute from Friends and Co-Stars
Viola Davis, who starred alongside Boseman in his final, Oscar-nominated role in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” gave a moving speech. “I have to believe that Chadwick is still alive,” Davis shared. “I can’t use the word ‘gone’ or ‘death’ really when thinking about him.”
She recalled their time on set, noting that Boseman was a “mighty mighty elixir that sort of stirred up the alchemy that we’re all in search of, which is meaning.” Davis concluded, “This star, as beautiful as it is on the Walk of Fame, shines a whole lot less brighter than Chadwick is in heaven.”
Remembering a Leader and a Panther
Ryan Coogler, who directed Boseman in the groundbreaking film “Black Panther,” remembered his friend for three key qualities: leadership, teaching, and generosity. “He was an incredible leader,” Coogler stated, holding back tears.
Coogler shared a fond memory from the press tour for “Creed,” where Boseman managed to sneak past a crowd of stars and press to meet with him about the role of T’Challa. When asked how he did it, Boseman simply smiled and said, “That was the Panther.”
A Legacy Cemented in Hollywood
Chadwick Boseman’s widow, Taylor Simone Ledward Boseman, accepted the honor with a heartfelt message to her late husband.
“Chad, today we recognize a lifetime of artistry. We recognize your skill and your devotion and we cement your legacy as a hero and icon,” she said. “You lived with honor and you walked in truth. You were as brilliant as you were beautiful and as courageous as you were kind. We love you, we miss you and we thank you.”
She, along with Boseman’s brothers Derrick and Kevin, officially unveiled the star, a permanent tribute to an actor who brought to life iconic figures like Jackie Robinson, James Brown, Thurgood Marshall, and the king of Wakanda, T’Challa.
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