Chadwick Boseman to Get Posthumous Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Actor Chadwick Boseman will be honored posthumously with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Nov. 20. Ryan Coogler, the director of Boseman’s biggest hit, Black Panther, and Viola Davis, the co-star of his final film, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, are set to speak at the event. Boseman’s widow, Simone Ledward-Boseman, will accept the award on the star’s behalf.

Boseman’s star is located at 6904 Hollywood Blvd., in front of the Hollywood Experience. Fans who can’t be there in person can watch a livestream WalkOfFame.com.

Steve Nissen, president and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, will emcee the event, The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has hosted the star ceremonies for decades.

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is deeply honored to celebrate Chadwick Boseman’s extraordinary legacy with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” Ana Martinez, Hollywood Walk of Fame producer, said in a statement. “His powerful performances and enduring impact both on and off screen continue to inspire generations around the world.”

Boseman’s breakout performance came in 2013 when he portrayed Jackie Robinson in 42. Boseman received accolades for his portrayal of James Brown in Get On Up. He next starred in the title role in Marshall, which followed a young Thurgood Marshall as he battles through a career-defining court case.

Boseman then joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the African superhero Black Panther in Captain America: Civil War. This marked the film debut of the character T’Challa. Boseman brought the character to the forefront starring in Black Panther, which received seven Academy Award nominations, including Marvel’s first-ever best picture nomination. Boseman won the NAACP Image Award for outstanding actor in a motion picture, and shared in the Screen Actors Guild Award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture.

Boseman next starred in 21 Bridges, which he produced with his partner Logan Coles through their shingle, X●ception Content. In 2020, he appeared in Da 5 Bloods, directed by Spike Lee, as fallen soldier “Stormin’ Norman.”  In Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, a screen adaptation of the classic August Wilson play, Boseman starred as Levee, opposite Davis. His performance garnered an Academy Award nomination and brought him the NAACP Image Award and Screen Actors Guild Award, among other honors. 

Boseman died of colon cancer on August 28, 2020. He was just 43.