Los Angeles — Hollywood has immortalized the legacy of Chadwick Boseman, the beloved actor who brought to life icons such as Jackie Robinson, James Brown, Thurgood Marshall, and the African superhero Black Panther. Boseman was posthumously awarded the 2,828th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame during a moving ceremony held at 6904 Hollywood Boulevard.

The star, dedicated in the Motion Pictures category, was unveiled in the presence of filmmaker Ryan Coogler, actress Viola Davis, Walk of Fame emcee Steve Nissen, and Boseman’s wife, Simone Ledward-Boseman, who accepted the honor on his behalf.

Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, said the Chamber was “deeply honored to celebrate Chadwick Boseman’s extraordinary legacy… His powerful performances and enduring impact continue to inspire generations around the world.”

Born in South Carolina and shaped creatively at Howard University, Boseman built a career rooted in purpose and storytelling with depth. His breakout role as baseball legend Jackie Robinson in 42 set the tone for a long list of portrayals of American heroes, followed by his acclaimed performance as James Brown in Get On Up and his role as Thurgood Marshall in Marshall.

In 2016, he entered global superstardom with his debut as T’Challa in Captain America: Civil War. His standalone film, Black Panther, shattered global box office records, earned seven Academy Award nominations, and became a cultural phenomenon across the African diaspora. Boseman and the cast won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

He went on to star in 21 Bridges, Da 5 Bloods, and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, the latter earning him multiple posthumous awards and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.

Boseman passed away on August 28, 2020, at age 43, after a private battle with cancer.

“This star, as beautiful as it is on the Walk of Fame, shines a whole lot less bright than Chadwick does in heaven.” ~ Viola Davis, speaking during the ceremony.

The Chadwick Boseman Foundation for the Arts, established in 2022, continues his work by empowering Black storytellers across the African diaspora in fields such as acting, music, dance, and film. That same year, Netflix and Howard University launched the $5.4 million Chadwick A. Boseman Memorial Scholarship, providing full four-year tuition for incoming Fine Arts students, a lasting tribute to Boseman’s artistic journey and commitment to nurturing young talent.

Thursday’s ceremony reinforces Boseman’s impact on Hollywood and the world. His star now joins the legendary walkway that has honored artists since 1960, attracting millions of visitors each year.

Chadwick Boseman’s light, purpose, and artistry continue to resonate, now forever etched into Hollywood history.