WHO | HONOREE  Sheryl Lee Ralph

EMCEE                      Nischelle Turner, Entertainment Correspondent Co-Host

GUEST SPEAKERS Quinta Brunson, Loretta Devine

WHAT                        Dedication of the 2,808^th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                       Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE                      6623 Hollywood Boulevard

WATCH LIVE           The event was streamed live exclusively at walkoffame.com

Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph was honored with the 2,808th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, April 16, at 11:30 am PT at 6623 Hollywood Boulevard. Ralph received her star in the category of Television. Joining emcee Nischelle Turner were guest speakers Quinta Brunson and Loretta Devine.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and around the world have visited this cultural landmark since the 1960s.

ABOUT OUR HONOREE

“Our Walk of Fame honorees are selected solely based on their achievements in the entertainment industry. With her remarkable talent and contributions, Sheryl Lee Ralph is more than worthy of this prestigious recognition,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Sheryl Lee Ralph has become a staple in the entertainment industry, with an acclaimed career spanning more than four decades.

Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, as the daughter of a college professor and Jamaican fashion designer, Ralph was raised between Mandeville, Jamaica, and Long Island, New York. In 1973, she was crowned Miss Black Teenage New York. Two years later, at 19, Ralph was the youngest woman to ever graduate from Rutgers University. During her time at Rutgers, Ralph was one of the earliest winners of the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarships awarded by the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. Also that year, she was named as one of the top 10 College Women in America by Glamour magazine.

Ralph can currently be seen starring in the hit ABC/Warner Bros. Television comedy series Abbott Elementary, opposite creator Quinta Brunson. For her portrayal of “Barbara Howard,” Abbott’s veteran teacher on the series, she won the 2022 Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comey Series, as well as the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. In 2023 and 2024, she received her second and third Emmy nominations for this role. In 2022, the show earned a total of seven Emmy nominations from the Television Academy for its freshman season, including Outstanding Comedy Series. In 2023, she also landed nominations for the Golden Globe’s Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical-Comedy or Drama Television Series and the Film Independent Spirit Awards’ Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series. For its first season, Abbott Elementary was also honored with the AFI Award for TV Program of the Year, the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Comedy Series, the Golden Globe for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, and the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by Ensemble in a Comedy Series. The second season garnered a total of eight Emmy nominations and a Peabody Award. In its third season, “Abbott” was nominated for nine Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series. In its fourth season, the show continues to attract award attention and was renewed for a fifth season in January 2025.

Starring alongside Grammy Award winner Brandy, Ralph received five NAACP Image Award nominations for her work in over 100 episodes of UPN’s Moesha. She also had a lead role opposite Tia Mowry in three seasons of Nickelodeon’s hit series Instant Mom. Her other television credits include recurring roles on Showtime’s Ray Donovan opposite Jon Voight; Freeform’s Motherland: Fort Salem as the President of the United States “President Kelly Wade”; Claws; Barbershop; One Mississippi, created by Diablo Cody and Tig Notaro; CBS’s Emmy-nominated Designing Women; New Attitude; It’s a Living; and guest appearances on The Black Lady Sketch Show, MacGyver, ER, 2 Broke Girls, Smash, George, Criminal Minds, L.A. Law, The Jeffersons, and Good Times.

On the big screen, Ralph made her feature film debut at 20 years old opposite Academy Award winner Sidney Poitier in Warner Bros.’ A Piece of the Action, which Poitier also directed. She went on to work with more of Hollywood’s other top leading and award-winning men in films, including The Mighty Quinn, opposite Denzel Washington; Mistress, with Robert De Niro; To Sleep with Anger, with Danny Glover; and The Distinguished Gentleman, with Eddie Murphy. Ralph won an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in To Sleep with Anger. She also appeared opposite Whoopi Goldberg and Lauryn Hill in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. Her additional feature credits include The Comeback Trail, with De Niro, Tommy Lee Jones and Morgan Freeman; Netflix’s Step Sisters, produced by Lena Waithe; and Just Getting Started, with Freeman, Jones and Rene Russo. Last year, Ralph was seen in the Bleecker Street comedy The Fabulous Four alongside Susan Sarandon, Bette Midler, and Megan Mullally, and most recently the independent film Ricky, which made a big splash at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.

Finding success behind the camera, Ralph wrote, directed, and produced the award-winning short film Secrets, co-starring Alfre Woodard and Robin Givens. The film premiered at Outfest Los Angeles and won the Outfest Audience Award. It also screened at the Toronto International Film Festival and was a finalist in the HBO Film Short Competition, Showtime’s Filmmaker Award Series, and the BET Filmmaker Award Competition. She produced the documentary short Unexpected, which premiered at the 2023 Essence Film Festival. The short follows Masonia Traylor and Ciarra “Ci Ci” Coven—two young mothers who have turned their own HIV diagnoses into activism as they travel to rural parts of the country to connect with newly diagnosed women and offer supplies, information, and hope. Unexpected was recently nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Daytime Special.

On stage, Sheryl is well known for her award-winning work, creating the role of Deena Jones in the legendary Broadway musical Dreamgirls, which earned her Best Actress nods for Tony and Drama Desk Awards. In 2002, she originated the role of Muzzy Van Hossmere in Thoroughly Modern Millie, alongside Sutton Foster. The show won six Tony Awards and five Drama Desk Awards, including the win for Best Musical at both. Sheryl most recently appeared as Madame Morrible in Wicked, becoming the first African American actress to take on the classic role.

Off screen, Ralph is a passionate health advocate and honored AIDS activist. In 1990, she founded The DIVA Foundation, a national nonprofit 501(c)3 charitable organization, as a memorial and lifelong pledge to the many friends she has lost to HIV/AIDS. The foundation has been committed to achieving better health outcomes for all people through innovative programming using the transformative power of the arts. She is the AIDS Ambassador for Jamacia’s Ministry of Health and recently received the prestigious Honorary Order of Jamaica for her contributions as an actress and cultural ambassador of Jamaica.

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WHO | HONOREE   Lili Estefan and Raúl De Molina

EMCEE                       Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Steve Nissen

GUEST SPEAKERS   Gloria Estefan, Paul Rodríguez

WHAT                         Dedication of the 2,801st AND 2,802nd stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                        Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE                      7076 Hollywood Boulevard

WATCH LIVE             The event was streamed live exclusively at www.walkoffame.com

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Raúl De Molina and Lili Estefan were honored with the 2,801st and 2,802nd stars respectively on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, February 27, at 11:30 am PT at 7076 Hollywood Boulevard. Both honorees received their stars in the category of Television.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and around the world have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.

ABOUT OUR HONOREE
            “The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to honor the dynamic duo of Raúl De Molina and Lili Estefan for their incredible contributions to the television industry. Their chemistry and charisma have entertained audiences for years, and we are proud to celebrate their achievements with this special double star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremonies.

“Hoy estamos emocionados de honrar al dúo dinámico de Raúl De Molina y Lili Estefan por sus increíbles contribuciones a la industria televisiva. Su química y carisma han entretenido a audiencias durante años, y estamos orgullosos de celebrar sus logros con esta ceremonia especial de dos estrellas en el Paseo de la Fama de Hollywood.” – Ana Martínez, productora de las ceremonias del Paseo de la Fama de Hollywood.

Lili Estefan, known affectionately as La Flaca, has won the hearts of millions of viewers with her charismatic personality and signature smile. She is a cultural icon and trailblazing media personality whose career has shaped entertainment journalism for nearly four decades. As the co-host of Univision’s El Gordo y la Flaca since its launch in 1998, she has set the gold standard for celebrity news, delivering exclusive interviews, red carpet coverage, and breaking stories to millions across the U.S. and Latin America. The show remains the most influential source of entertainment news for Hispanic audiences. Estefan expands her reach with her loyal fans on social media platforms with almost 4 million followers on Instagram and 3 million on Facebook.

Estefan’s impact extends far beyond television. A multi-Emmy Award-winning personality, she has received a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Daytime Talent in Spanish (2018), Premio Lo Nuestro Career Achievement Award (2017), and Moves Power Women of the year (2016) – a first for a Hispanic woman in television. In 2024, she was honored with the Chair’s Award from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, recognizing her influence as a media leader and advocate for the Latino community.

Her journey began in 1986 on Sábado Gigante, the longest-running variety show in television history. Her natural charisma led to Lili, Cámara, Acción, a popular entertainment segment on Noticias 23, establishing her as a trusted voice in entertainment news. Over the years, she has hosted Univision’s biggest specials, including Premio Lo Nuestro, Nuestra Navidad, Siempre Selena, The 40th Anniversary of Sábado Gigante, among many others.

Beyond television, Estefan has made her mark in film, digital media, and radio. She co-starred in the Emmy Award-winning franchise Red Table Talk: The Estefans alongside Gloria and Emily Estefan, expanding her reach to global audiences. She has also appeared in Zombieland: Double Tap (2019), Vivo (2021), and Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade (2016). A seasoned radio host, Estefan was a dominant voice in Miami radio for years, waking up audiences with her energy and charm on top-rated morning shows.

A dedicated philanthropist, Estefan has a passion for children’s causes, supporting the life-changing work of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and numerous organizations that assist children with disabilities. She has also served as the national spokesperson for influenza vaccination awareness in the Hispanic community, using her platform to drive public health initiatives.

With a career that bridges cultures and languages, Lili Estefan is more than a television personality—she is a cultural ambassador, a pioneer for Latinos in entertainment, and an enduring symbol of excellence in broadcasting. Her most cherished role, however, is being a mother to her two children, Lorenzo and Lina Teresa.

ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S WALK OF FAME

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a celebration of art, entertainment, and all things Hollywood. Star ceremonies are broadcast worldwide, connecting fans with their favorite artists. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the Walk of Fame on behalf of the City of Los Angeles. Honorees are selected by a committee of their peers. Sponsors fund the star, the ceremony, and the maintenance of the legendary attraction. The Walk of Fame is free to all. To learn more and find your favorite stars, visit www.walkoffame.com.

Hollywood Walk of Fame contact: Ana Martinez, [email protected]

ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (HCC)

Since 1921, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce exists to promote and enhance the business, cultural, and civic well-being of Hollywood. With some 700 members representing over 148,000 employees, the Chamber is the largest business organization in Hollywood. It serves as a place for diverse members to foster and implement big ideas that help drive commerce and improve the community of Hollywood. The Hollywood Chamber is the proud steward of two global icons: the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign. Steve Nissen is the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, and Sarah Zurell is the 2024/2025 Chair of the Board. To make a difference, connect with us at www.hollywoodchamber.net.

WHO | HONOREE   Lili Estefan and Raúl De Molina

EMCEE                       Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Steve Nissen

GUEST SPEAKERS   Gloria Estefan, Paul Rodríguez

WHAT                         Dedication of the 2,801st AND 2,802nd stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                        Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE                      7076 Hollywood Boulevard

WATCH LIVE             The event was streamed live exclusively at www.walkoffame.com

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Raúl De Molina and Lili Estefan were honored with the 2,801st and 2,802nd stars respectively on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, February 27, at 11:30 am PT at 7076 Hollywood Boulevard. Both honorees received their stars in the category of Television.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and around the world have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.

ABOUT OUR HONOREE
            “The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to honor the dynamic duo of Raúl De Molina and Lili Estefan for their incredible contributions to the television industry. Their chemistry and charisma have entertained audiences for years, and we are proud to celebrate their achievements with this special double star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremonies.

“Hoy estamos emocionados de honrar al dúo dinámico de Raúl De Molina y Lili Estefan por sus increíbles contribuciones a la industria televisiva. Su química y carisma han entretenido a audiencias durante años, y estamos orgullosos de celebrar sus logros con esta ceremonia especial de dos estrellas en el Paseo de la Fama de Hollywood.” – Ana Martínez, productora de las ceremonias del Paseo de la Fama de Hollywood.

Raúl De Molina is the three-time Emmy award-winning co-host of Univision Network’s #1-rated entertainment show, El Gordo y la Flaca, celebrating more than twenty years of entertaining audiences around the globe. During his time at Univision, De Molina has helped expand El Gordo y la Flaca from a small niche program to a wide-reaching mainstream talk show, spanning multiple demographics and garnering a large, devoted fan base of over 1.5 million followers on Instagram and 1.2 million on Twitter.

De Molina was named one of People en Español’s most influential Hispanics in the U.S. for his unique ability to transcend audiences and appeal to the non-Hispanic U.S. market. His position at the nexus of several demographics provides him key insights on how to reach multiple generations outside of the Hispanic community. In 2015, El Gordo y la Flaca won Univision its first Daytime Emmy Award.

Famous for his energetic and colorful reporting style, De Molina covers major news events for Univision and has hosted their annual New Year’s Eve countdown in Times Square for 27 years and counting. A compelling and dynamic reporter, De Molina has been dispatched around the world covering a multitude of international live events, including the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, the Coronation of King Charles III, and the World Cups in France, Germany, South Africa, and Brazil. He has hosted The Red Carpet at the Latin Grammys every year since 1997, covered the Indy 500 and Holy Week at the Vatican, and has also served as a judge for both Iron Chef America and the Miss America pageant.

In addition to his successful career in television, De Molina is well-known for his distinguished style, gastronomy, and global tourism. As one of the original contributors to Huffington Post’s Food section, De Molina has written extensively about food and his travels around the world, eating at the top restaurants. A renowned art collector, De Molina is a member of Miami Art Basel’s host committee and hosts an annual kickoff party each year.

Previously, De Molina worked for the Associated Press and National Enquirer as a professional photographer during the 1980s. His work has been featured in various national and international publications including Time, Life, Newsweek, and Paris Match, among others.

ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S WALK OF FAME

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a celebration of art, entertainment, and all things Hollywood. Star ceremonies are broadcast worldwide, connecting fans with their favorite artists. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the Walk of Fame on behalf of the City of Los Angeles. Honorees are selected by a committee of their peers. Sponsors fund the star, the ceremony, and the maintenance of the legendary attraction. The Walk of Fame is free to all. To learn more and find your favorite stars, visit www.walkoffame.com.
Hollywood Walk of Fame contact: Ana Martinez, [email protected]

ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (HCC)

Since 1921, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce exists to promote and enhance the business, cultural, and civic well-being of Hollywood. With some 700 members representing over 148,000 employees, the Chamber is the largest business organization in Hollywood. It serves as a place for diverse members to foster and implement big ideas that help drive commerce and improve the community of Hollywood. The Hollywood Chamber is the proud steward of two global icons: the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign. Steve Nissen is the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, and Sarah Zurell is the 2024/2025 Chair of the Board. To make a difference, connect with us at www.hollywoodchamber.net.

WHO | HONOREE  Mindy Kaling

EMCEE                     Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Steve Nissen

GUEST SPEAKERS    B.J. Novak

WHAT                      Dedication of the 2,800th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                      Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE                    6533 Hollywood Boulevard

WATCH LIVE           The event was streamed live exclusively at www.walkoffame.com

Actress Mindy Kaling was honored with the 2,800th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, February 18, at 11:30 am PT at 6533 Hollywood Boulevard. Kaling received her star in the category of Television. Joining emcee Steve Nissen was B.J. Novak.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and around the world have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.

ABOUT OUR HONOREE

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is honored to welcome actress, producer, and director Mindy Kaling to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Not only is Mindy funny, but she is also a talented and innovative creator whose contributions to television have entertained audiences around the world,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremonies. “We are thrilled to honor her with a star on our iconic sidewalk,” added Martinez.

Emmy-nominated writer, Tony Award-winning producer, New York Times best-selling author, director, and actor Mindy Kaling has been named one of the brightest voices of her generation.

In 2023, the White House honored Kaling with the National Medal of Arts, the highest civilian honor given to artists by the United States government. Last February, she received the Producers Guild of America’s prestigious Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television. In 2022, Kaling International was named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential Companies. In 2012, Kaling was named on the Time 100 Most Influential People in the World list.

At 24, Kaling joined the eight-person writing staff at NBC’s The Office. During her eight seasons at the show, she wrote twenty-three episodes (far more than any other writer) and was nominated for an Emmy—the first for a woman of color in any writing category.

Kaling is the creator, star, and executive producer of The Mindy Project, for which she wrote 24 of the 117 episodes produced over six seasons.

In 2020, Kaling released the critically acclaimed series Never Have I Ever for Netflix. Season 1 reached 40 million homes in its first four weeks of release, with the fourth and final season premiering last year to critical acclaim. Kaling is also the co-creator and executive producer of the Warner Bros. Television comedy The Sex Lives of College Girls, which had the biggest premiere of any comedy on HBO Max in 2021. Following the success of its second season, the highly anticipated third season debuted in November 2023 on Max. Additionally, Kaling co-created and is executive producer of the new Netflix/WBTV comedy Running Point, starring Kate Hudson, scheduled for release on February 27.

In between all her ventures, Kaling has released two New York Times bestselling comedic memoirs: Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) and Why Not Me?, in addition to a collection of essays titled Nothing Like I Imagined. Most recently, Kaling launched her imprint Mindy’s Book Studio for Amazon Publishing, with the mission of publishing titles from new and emerging diverse voices.

Kaling is a PanCAN Stride Ambassador, honoring her mother who she lost to pancreatic cancer. She is also a supporter of the UN Refugee Agency and has partnered with the organization to create content and help bring awareness. She is widely respected as a champion for diversity in Hollywood and is dedicated to using her projects to tell the powerful stories of strong-willed and ambitious women of color, and places emphasis on creating writer’s rooms that reflect that level of diversity.