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Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Actor Keith David Shares Tearful Reaction to Getting a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star: ‘Blessed'
Keith David, the famed actor from such films as 'The Thing' and 'They Live,' shared a social media video reacting to the announcement that he would receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Apparently, the performer didn't know about the star before he sat down. 'What a surprise! Being #blessed to GET to do this for a living is enough for me; to be recognized for my contribution to the arts is the cherry on top,' David shared on TikTok. 'Thank you, #hollywoodwalkoffame & Hollywood Chamber for this honor. A special s/o to my wife, @Dionne Lea – my greatest supporter! This will be a wonderful birthday present next year.' More from TheWrap CNN's Harry Enten on What President Trump and Zohran Mamdani Have in Common AT&T Closes Sale of 70% DirecTV Stake to TPG 'The Sandman' Season 2 Review: Netflix Fantasy Braces for a Subversive, Mesmerizing Conclusion Television Academy Foundation Launches 'Access: Behind the Screens' Program With 'Overcompensating' Team To receive a Walk of Fame star, a celebrity must be nominated by another individual and agree to the nomination when applying. In the video, David's wife, Dionne Lea Williams, exclaimed, 'Happy 70th birthday!' when the announcement was made. David, who turns 70 next June, will see the star unveiled in 2026. You can watch the heartwarming video below. David's extensive resume makes him a worthy recipient. The character actor has appeared in hundreds of films and television shows since his first credited role in 1982's 'The Thing.' David, who began his career as a stage actor, has also lent his voice to numerous animated series and video game projects. He has worked with directors including John Carpenter, Jordan Peele, Barry Jenkins, Oliver Stone, Shane Black, the Wachowski siblings and Hayao Miyazaki. Fellow Walk of Fame recipient Eugenio Derbez announced David's star and led the presentation alongside Richard Blade. Among the other celebrities announced to receive stars were Emily Blunt, Timothée Chalamet, Miley Cyrus, Rami Malek, Rachel McAdams, Demi Moore, Shaquille O'Neal, Noah Wyle and the late Tony Scott. The post Actor Keith David Shares Tearful Reaction to Getting a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star: 'Blessed' | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Keith David is overcome with emotion as he leads big names announced to be on Hollywood Walk Of Fame
It was one of actor Keith David's most emotional moments ever - and he wasn't even acting. The Emmy-winning entertainer, 69, was overjoyed Wednesday as he was announced as one of the next people to get a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, sometime in 2026. David, who has been seen in films such as Crash, The Thing, and They Live, took to social media posting a clip of his reaction to the honor, which actor-comic Eugenio Derbez announced. When his name was announced as an honoree, David was seen with his mouth open, grabbing his chest at the happy surprise. 'What a surprise!' he said in a post on X. 'Being blessed to get to do this for a living is enough for me; to be recognized for my contribution to the arts is the cherry on top.' David added, 'Thank you, Hollywood Walk of Fame & Hollywood Chamber for this honor. This will be a wonderful birthday present next year.' He subsequently posted on TikTok: 'Thank you, #hollywoodwalkoffame & Hollywood Chamber for this honor.' David added: 'A special s/o to my wife, @Dionne Lea – my greatest supporter! This will be a wonderful birthday present next year.' In order to be eligible to receive a star, an entertainer has to be nominated for the honor and agree to it ahead of time. Other notable names who were announced as future star recipients included Miley Cyrus, Demi Moore, Timothée Chalamet, Shaquille O'Neal, Rami Malek, Emily Blunt, Noah Wyle, Rachel McAdams and late filmmaker Tony Scott. David's clip was a hit with users on the MadeMeSmile subreddit as fans flooded the thread with supportive comments of the actor and his vast archive of performances, both in live-action and voiceover roles. One user wrote of the venerated actor: 'Icon. Long overdue.' Another user, speaking to the latter point of the honor being overdue, added, 'Seriously! This man is in some of the biggest movies of the 80s and was a genuine box-office draw. 'I'm sort of surprised this is only happening now.' Said another Reddit user: 'He does, he scared and creeped the hell out of me in Requiem For A Dream, and it's funny seeing how warm and loving he is. That's always what I think of when I see him.'
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Actor Keith David Shares Tearful Reaction to Getting a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star: ‘Blessed'
Keith David, the famed actor from such films as 'The Thing' and 'They Live,' shared a social media video reacting to the announcement that he would receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Apparently, the performer didn't know about the star before he sat down. 'What a surprise! Being #blessed to GET to do this for a living is enough for me; to be recognized for my contribution to the arts is the cherry on top,' David shared on TikTok. 'Thank you, #hollywoodwalkoffame & Hollywood Chamber for this honor. A special s/o to my wife, @Dionne Lea – my greatest supporter! This will be a wonderful birthday present next year.' More from TheWrap Actor Keith David Shares Tearful Reaction to Getting a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star: 'Blessed' | Video 50 Cent, Aubrey O'Day, Rosie O'Donnell and More React to Split Diddy Verdict: 'I'm Gonna Vomit' Freevee's Standalone App to Shutter in August 'Crimson Tide' Sequel in the Works, Jerry Bruckheimer Says | Video To receive a Walk of Fame star, a celebrity must be nominated by another individual and agree to the nomination when applying. In the video, David's wife, Dionne Lea Williams, exclaimed, 'Happy 70th birthday!' when the announcement was made. David, who turns 70 next June, will see the star unveiled in 2026. You can watch the heartwarming video below. What a surprise! Being blessed to get to do this for a living is enough for me; to be recognized for my contribution to the arts is the cherry on top. Thank you, Hollywood Walk of Fame & Hollywood Chamber for this honor. This will be a wonderful birthday present next year. — Keith David (@ImKeithDavid) July 2, 2025 David's extensive resume makes him a worthy recipient. The character actor has appeared in hundreds of films and television shows since his first credited role in 1982's 'The Thing.' David, who began his career as a stage actor, has also lent his voice to numerous animated series and video game projects. He has worked with directors including John Carpenter, Jordan Peele, Barry Jenkins, Oliver Stone, Shane Black, the Wachowski siblings and Hayao Miyazaki. Fellow Walk of Fame recipient Eugenio Derbez announced David's star and led the presentation alongside Richard Blade. Among the other celebrities announced to receive stars were Emily Blunt, Timothée Chalamet, Miley Cyrus, Rami Malek, Rachel McAdams, Demi Moore, Shaquille O'Neal, Noah Wyle and the late Tony Scott. The post Actor Keith David Shares Tearful Reaction to Getting a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star: 'Blessed' | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
