Getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame isn't always the goal of many celebrities, but it is a reward of achievement for those in fame to be recognized. From the heartfelt speeches by family and friends to adding your name to the list of greats, getting a star is no small accomplishment. Here's a list of black men and women who have added their stars to that list:
Black Women in the Walk of Fame:
Missy Elliot got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2021.
Jenifer Lewis got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2022.
Salt-N-Pepa got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023.
Ashanti got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2022.
Holly Robinson-Peete got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2022.
Octavia Spencer got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2022.
Sheila E got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023.
Black Men in the Walk of Fame:
Morris Chestnut got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2022.
Tracy Morgan got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018.
Cedric The Entertainer got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2019.
Tyler Perry got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023.
Nipsey Hussle got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2022.
Tupac Shakur got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013.
Kenan Thompson got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2022.
Ice T got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023.
Michael B Jordan got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023.
Ludacris got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023.
Martin Lawrence got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023.
George Clinton got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2024.
Charlie Wilson got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2024.
