The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced their annual list of inductees to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Among them: queer celebrities Billy Porter and Andy Cohen.
Porter, best known for his role on Pose and for prolific stage work, including his Tony-winning performance in Kinky Boots, will receive a star in the Live Performance category. Cohen, host of Watch What Happens Live will be inducted into the television category.
“This year’s choices were particularly unique,” Selection Committee Chair and Walk of Famer Vin Di Bona explained. “We were able to recognize the talents of thirty-five artists who have already built a legacy here in Hollywood. Also, we were able to celebrate many new talented artists who’ve touched our hearts in film, television, radio and a variety of musical categories.”
Thank you. I’m kind of in shock https://t.co/ST5plW51KT
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) June 20, 2019
Both Porter and Cohen tweeted out their shock and appreciation over the announcement. “Thank you. I’m kind of in shock,” Cohen said via Twitter. Porter had more pointed words. “I’m in #Hollywood for good now bitches!” he wrote.
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I’m in #hollywood for good now bitches! @LAWalkOfFame @Variety #Hollywoodwalkoffame https://t.co/k9FA25O6oW
— Billy Porter (@theebillyporter) June 21, 2019
Porter and Cohen join esteemed honorees for the year including Oscar-winners Julia Roberts, Octavia Spencer and Spike Lee, Laurence Fishburne, Dave Chappelle, Alycia Keys and even Batman (seriously).
Cohen and Porter will receive their stars in special presentations later this year.
Vince
I have nothing against either but come on now. Lol
Oranos
I agree. Has either logged a dazzling legacy in the entertainment field that would warrant this?
Catholicslutbox
It’s not like anyone actually pays attention to those stars. Most of them are cover in piss anyways.
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That dress he wore… yikes. Who told him that was a good idea?
Beachman
I don’t have anything against either, but to claim you’re ‘shocked’ or ‘surprised’ is just disingenuous. Anyone who knows anything about the Hollywood walk of fame knows that you NOMINATE yourself, or at least, agree to let someone else nominate you. And you must pay $40,000….so no surprises here….just plain and simple SELF-PROMOTION. And shock…..Billy Porter and Andy Cohen are promoting themselves…..that’s all their lives are about….self-promoting. What an ‘honor’ guys….
dustychiffon
Don’t let them fool you. There’s a lot of paperwork and cash involved in these Hollywood star tiles. None of this is done by surprise. All his does is cheapen the image of the walk (if that’s possible) as they now clearly give these things out to anyone with a little notoriety and money.
RIGay
Ah-yup. Was thinking the same thing.