Kerry Washington has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 47-year-old Scandal actress was joined by her husband, Nnamdi Asomugha; her parents; Shonda Rhimes; and Tyler Perry as she received the 2,796th star during a ceremony in Los Angeles on Monday.
In a statement, Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremonies, said: “The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is honored to welcome actress Kerry Washington to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her extraordinary talent and dedication to her craft have not only made her a beloved actress but also an inspiration to many”.
She is incredibly kind and giving and powerful, and her heart speaks first,” Perry said.
“You’re strong. You’re determined. You’re never compromising on your values. You’re always holding onto who you are, despite all of this crazy attention,” Rhimes added. “She’s a born leader. She’s always taking care of everybody, always the hardest worker. She’s passionate about the roles she plays, about her philanthropy, about her activism, about the world. And she is passionate about her family.”
Addressing her parents, Washington said, “My mom and dad also taught me to dream. They taught me to believe and to pursue, and so here we are. Mom, Dad, can you believe it? An actual star,”. “You made a wish and it came true. And now I am swirling in a galaxy of other stars, all encouraging each other to shine brightly and to light the way for somebody else’s dreams.”
In a post on Instagram, she wrote: Feeling like the luckiest girl in the galaxy. deeply grateful for this immense honor. Thank you to every actor, writer, producer, director, casting director, agent, manager, crew member, and most especially to every single viewer and fan! THANK YOU.
When you visit Hollywood, come find this and know that it’s not my ⭐️ it’s OUR star because you helped make this dream come true.
