Chadwick Boseman has officially been honored with his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
During Thursday’s (November 20) unveiling, his widow, Simone Ledward-Boseman, joined by his brothers Kevin and Derrick Boseman, marked the occasion by gently placing a pair of Chadwick’s shoes at the base of his star. The three also posed beside his plaque and a portrait of the late actor.
“In life, Chad was more than an actor, or even an artist,” Ledward-Boseman shared during her speech. “He was a spiritual teacher, fortified by a family and close friends that kept him grounded in faith; a team that believed in him, protected him and fought for him.”
She continued, “Colleagues that trusted his vision, that lifted him up and forged a real brotherhood: you have no idea how pivotal those moments were.”
“Chad, today we recognize a lifetime of artistry,” she said, continuing to honor Boseman, who passed away at 43 in 2020. “We recognize your skill and your devotion, and we cement your legacy as a hero and an icon.
“You lived with honor, and you walked with truth. You were as brilliant as you were beautiful as you were kind. We love you, we miss you, we thank you.”
Ledward-Boseman and Chadwick’s brothers were joined by Ryan Coogler and Viola Davis, who also delivered heartfelt speeches. Michael B. Jordan, Letitia Wright, and Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger were also in attendance for the ceremony.
In his remarks, Coogler described Boseman as “an incredibly humble teacher.”
Simone and the late actor were first linked romantically in 2015, and they later married just months before his passing on August 28, 2020, due to colon cancer.
The 43-year-old star was celebrated for his performances in 42, Get On Up, Marshall, Captain America: Civil War, and of course, his iconic role in Black Panther. His final film was Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, where he starred alongside Viola Davis.
