Martin Lawrence’s illustrious acting career in both television and film will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. According to reports, the actor’s star ceremony now has an official date of April 20, 2023.
Martin Lawrence To Receive Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame On April 20, Comedian Responds
“Comedian Martin Lawrence to be honored with [a] star on the Walk of Fame on April 20th! #walkoffame,” tweeted Ana Martinez, Vice President Of Media Relations for the Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce, on Tuesday (April 11). This comes after it was initially revealed that Lawrence would receive a star in June 2022, as per VIBE.
The comedian reacted to the news in a YouTube video shared after the announcement.
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“We did it, bruh! We did it! All the way from Landover, Washington D.C., all the way to Hollywood. We did it. Oh, man. God bless. God bless.”
Lawrence has entertained fans in comedy, film, and television for decades since he first started in the late 1980s.
The 57-year-old was launched to success as the titular star of the sitcom ‘Martin’ before leaving for Hollywood and joining Will Smith in the long-running Bad Boys film franchise. Lawrence has also appeared in the ‘Big Momma’s House’ and ‘House Party’ films.
Martin Still At It, Set To Star Alongside Will Smith Again In Bad Boys 4, Voice Animated Film Sneaks
Additionally, Lawrence is still at it, with no word of retirement in sight!
Variety revealed earlier this year that Lawrence — an NAACP Image Award Winner — will lend his voice to the animated film Sneaks.
The star-studded cast includes stars like Quavo, Roddy Ricch, Swae Lee, Chloe Bailey, Ella Mai, and Laurence Fishburne. Furthermore, the film is set to be finished in 2024.
Anthony Mackie, Chloe Bailey and Martin Lawrence Join Cast of Animated Film ‘Sneaks’ (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/YeAVHvLLrL
— Variety (@Variety) February 8, 2023
Meanwhile, Lawrence and fellow actor Will Smith have recently confirmed that Bad Boys 4 is in the works. Lawrence shared an announcement clip for the franchise’s return earlier this year.
“It’s about that time,” the Oscar winner wrote in the video’s caption that showed him meeting up with his Hollywood partner in fighting crime.
IT'S ABOUT THAT TIME! pic.twitter.com/hGWToUb3tm
— Martin Lawrence (@realmartymar) January 31, 2023
Hollywood Walk Of Fame: A Short Overview
Today, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars to the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles.
An average of two stars are added to the Walk on a monthly basis, according to their official website.
The Walk is a tribute to those who worked hard to develop the concept and maintain this world-class tourist attraction.
