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Hollywood Walk of Fame Announces Class of 2027 Honorees
7/24/2026, 2:00:25 PM
New Class of Stars Unveiled
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced its 2027 Walk of Fame honorees at a livestreamed press conference from Funko Hollywood on July 23. The selections had been ratified by the Chamber’s board of directors on July 22. The ceremony will feature 32 individuals spanning recordings, motion pictures, television, live-theater performance, radio and sports entertainment. No ceremony dates have been set; each recipient has two years from the selection date to schedule a dedication.
Honorees Across Entertainment Categories
- Music: Karol G, David Guetta, Waylon Jennings (posthumous), Ramones, Grandmaster Flash, Lil Wayne, Cheech & Chong, Linkin Park, The Smashing Pumpkins, Sia, Marc Shaiman.
- Motion Pictures: Keke Palmer, Pedro Pascal, Lisa Kudrow, Elle Fanning and Dakota Fanning (first sister duo), Kate Hudson, Idris Elba, Sam Rockwell, Ted Sarandos.
- Television: David Allen Grier, Bill Lawrence, Jeff Probst, Raven-Symoné, Jo Koy.
- Live-Theater/Performance: Nicole Scherzinger, Roberto Bolle.
- Radio: Charlamagne tha God.
- Sports Entertainment: Jimmie Johnson.
Eight of the honorees are Grammy Award winners, and two—Ramones and Grandmaster Flash—are also inductees of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Official Statements & Responses
Former Warner Bros. Television CEO Peter Roth, chair of the Walk of Fame selection committee, praised the group as “extraordinary individuals” whose contributions have resonated worldwide.
Data & Statistics
- Total honorees: 32 (five initially highlighted plus 27 additional names).
- Posthumous star: Waylon Jennings (the only posthumous recipient this year).
- Grammy winners among the class: 8.
- First sister duo to receive a joint ceremony: Elle Fanning and Dakota Fanning.
What’s Next
Recipients must schedule their star-dedication ceremonies within two years of the July 22 selection. Announcements of specific ceremony dates are typically posted on the Walk of Fame’s official website about ten days before each event.
Verbatim Quotes
- “This class continues the proud legacy of the Walk of Fame,” — Ron Frierson, president and CEO.
