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chadwick boseman Used to be Star awarded posthumously But Hollywood Walk of FameFive years after the actor’s death at the age of 43.
The star was unveiled on November 20 at a ceremony on Hollywood Boulevard attended by Widow Taylor Simone Ledward-Bosman and many long-time associates, including black panther director ryan coogler And Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom co-star viola davis,
Ledward-Boseman accepted the honor on behalf of her late husband, describing him as “more than an actor or even an artist”.
“In life, Chad was more than an actor or even an artist. He was a spiritual teacher, bolstered by a family and close friends who kept his faith; a team that believed in him, protected him and fought for him; colleagues who believed in his vision, who lifted him up and created a real brotherhood: You don’t know how important those moments were,” she said.
“Chad, today we recognize a lifetime of artistry. We recognize your skill and your devotion, and we cement your legacy as a hero and an icon. You lived with honor, and you walked with truth. You were as brilliant as you were beautiful. We love you, we miss you, we thank you.”
During the unveiling, Ledward-Boseman placed a pair of Boseman’s shoes next to the star.
Davis, who worked with Boseman in his final film, gave an emotional tribute that moved the crowd.
“I have to believe that Chadwick is still alive. I can’t really use the word gone or death. When I think about him, it’s like the quote, ‘When the last person who has a memory of you [dies] Only then will you truly die,” he said.
Boseman died in 2020 after a Personal four-year battle with colon cancer,
Servant The star recalled a conversation she had with the late actor when she told her that she was struggling with her identity.
“What I do is I take my djembe drum wherever I go. I don’t care if it gets in the way of luggage. I don’t care if I have to argue with an airline stewardess about where to put it. I need my drum,” she told Boseman at the ceremony.
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“It was more than just a sound, it was more than just music, it resonated across the entire soundstage and he played it with gusto. Chadwick, you radiated divinity. You were a medium. I thank him for what he left behind, which is a burning ember that always guides me toward a higher sense of my work and my purpose. This star, as beautiful as it is on the Walk of Fame, pales in comparison to Chadwick’s. It’s bright. Heaven.”
sinners director ryan cooglerWho was it looking emotional while speakingsaid that the actor “made everyone feel loved” and recalled his dedication to his art.
“When I think about chadwick boseman I think about three things: leadership, teaching and generosity. He was an incredible leader.” coogler Said.
Describing their first meeting, Coogler said: “Chad felt thousands of years older. He was so cool and wise. It was a very unsettling feeling to be around him. The first time we got together, we were completely alone. He somehow snuck into a hotel room where I was during a huge press tour. creedIt was crawling with the press, but they called a one-on-one meeting with all of us to talk about how we could work together, black panther,
When Coogler asked Boseman how he managed to get in, he said, according to the director: “That was the panther.”
“We continue to carry him with us. Chad was a star worthy of a star on the Walk of Fame, but he was also our most incredible gem. He reflected light, he refracted it, and when he did so, he showed the universe the greatness of our people and our shared humanity. Thank you, Chad.”
were also present at the ceremony black panther co-star michael b jordan and Letitia Wright, Boseman’s brothers Kevin and Derrick Boseman, and Disney CEO Bob Iger.
During his two-decade career, Boseman became known for portraying important characters in black American history, rising to prominence with roles such as Jackie Robinson. 42James Brown Inn Carry on, and in Thurgood Marshall Marshall,
He later played the pivotal role of King T’Challa in the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the first time. Captain America: Civil War Before leading the record-breaking 2018 film black pantherWhich became the first superhero film to earn an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture.
Boseman reprized the role Avengers: Infinity War And Avengers: Endgameand his final performance Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom He received a posthumous Oscar nomination, a Golden Globe, and a SAG Award.