The Isley Brothers, Nia Long, And More
On Monday (June 24), the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce unveiled the Class of 2025 Hollywood Walk of Fame inductees.
Among the list of stars, it was announced that Courtney B. Vance, Sherri Shepherd, Busta Rhymes, Fantasia, The Isley Brothers, Prince, Misty Copeland, Bill Duke, Glynn Turman, Nia Long, Toni Vaz, and WAR were all set to receive stars on the Walk of Fame.
Fantasia reacted to the news on Instagram, writing, “Little girl from High Point, North Carolina, made it to the [Hollywood Walk of Fame]. Wow!!!! I’m lost for words. God Kept every Promise.” The honor comes shortly after a street in her hometown was renamed after her.
Long responded to the feat by honoring her mother who manifested this moment. “My mother used to tell me when I was a little girl I would have a star on the HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME one day. I never really believed it was possible. Life was hard back then. Today a dream came true for both of us,” the Best Man actress tweeted. “I’m so grateful to be included with this amazing group of artists. Thank you Jesus!!! Thank you to all of you who continue to support my artistry. Thank you @WalkofFameStar for this incredible honor. I love you Mommy.”
Shepherd’s announcement was made by her best friend, Niecy Nash-Betts, who squealed in excitement as she read her name. On the live broadcast, the Emmy winner rapped, “They not like us,” and urged the crowd to “clap for my friend” as she reveled in the moment. The daytime talk show host said getting a star was a “dream come true.”
Busta Rhymes exclaimed, “I WILL NEVER STOP TELLING YOU EVERY SINGLE DAY!! THE BLESSINGS DON’T STOP SO WE WON’T EVER STOP!! THE DRAGON IS OFFICIALLY APART OF THE CLASS OF 2025 HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME AND I WILL BE OFFICIALLY RECEIVING MY HOLLYWOOD STAR!! IT’S A CELEBRATION IN THE BIGGEST #BLOCKBUSTA WAY AND WE AIN’T NEVER STOPPING!!”
Duke had the sweetest, priceless reaction to the shocking news and shared, “I simply can’t believe it, but I’m so honored.”
Prince turned down the chance to get a star twice during his lifetime, but the opportunity to receive one posthumously is granted starting five years after their death.
Honorees have up to two years after they are chosen to set a date for their ceremonies.
From the 2024 class of inductees, Chadwick Boseman, Angie Martinez, Brandy, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kerry Washington, Toni Braxton, and Otis Redding still have ceremonies to be scheduled.
Watch the full announcement below.
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