Black Celebs Who’ve Finally Received Their Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Kerry Washington has had such a long, dynamic career, it’s wild that she’s just now being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On Dec. 2, the “Scandal” actress received the legendary landmark’s 2,796th star. She was celebrated by “The Six Triple Eight” director Tyler Perry and prolific TV writer/producer Shonda Rhimes. After they highlighted Washington’s generosity, friendship and artistry, she took to the stage to thank her family.

She related a story about her uncle taking a photo of himself with a star with his last name and how she hoped someone with the first name Kerry, or last name Washington would have their own special moment with her star.

After a long road that included crowd-funding for her own star, Motown legend Martha Reeves was finally honored with the 2,776th star on the Walk of Fame. After all the hits as part of the Vandellas, it’s ridiculous that she had to wait until 2024.

While we have plenty of questions about whether the rapper/producer should receive yet another major honor, we can’t deny his influence and impact on the music business. If you want to visit his star, it will reportedly be located near Snoop Dogg’s, in front of Jimmy Kimmel’s theater.

As one of “Saturday Night Live’s” original cast members, Garrett Morris is not only an essential part of TV history, he’s a legitimate comedy legend. In addition to his performances on “SNL,” “Martin” and “The Jamie Foxx Show,” you can name almost any popular TV series from the ‘80s and he made a guest appearance. It’s downright criminal that it’s taken this long for Morris to be honored.

We really hope they put “First name, Charlie. Last name, Wilson” on the actual star.

The Walk of Fame is definitely a lot cooler than it was before George Clinton got his star.

The country music superstar/Hootie and the Blowfish frontman was surrounded by his kids as he received his star.

The rapper/actor was joined by the entire “Fast & Furious” Family, as well as hip-hop legends like Queen Latifah as his long career was celebrated.

In a very short time, the actor/director has become a Hollywood icon, so it’s no surprise to see him receive this honor.

Sheila E. influenced countless elements of modern pop music, so it’s ridiculous that she didn’t get a star until 2023.

Stars on the Walk of Fame come with a $75,000 price tag. When studios, fans or the celebrity can’t come up with that money, sometimes other artists help out. Singer Melba Moore revealed that controversial comedian Katt Williams sponsored her star.

From movies, to TV, to stand up, Martin Lawrence’s impact and influence on the business is immeasurable. You’d be hard pressed to find someone more deserving of recognition.

Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer was honored by “Spirited” co-star Will Ferrell in one of the liveliest ceremonies ever.

The rapper/actor’s sister, Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur, was on hand to accept the star for her legendary brother.

It’s so fitting that Los Angeles native Nipsey Hussle will be forever recognized on one of the city’s most famous and popular landmarks.

Her husband Rodney Peete, Magic Johnson and LeVar Burton were the famous faces who saluted the fan favorite actress/producer.

In addition to his beautiful family, many of his “SNL” co-stars were on hand to applaud and celebrate the comedy superstar.

Of course the whole “Law & Order” Universe was there for the rapper turned TV detective’s big moment.

Don’t act like you don’t have multiple Ashanti jams on your playlist right now.