Chadwick Boseman

WHO | HONOREE     Chadwick Boseman

EMCEE                      Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Steve Nissen

GUEST SPEAKERS   Director Ryan Coogler, Viola Davis and Chadwick’s wife Simone Ledward-Boseman who accepted the award

WHAT                        Dedication of the 2,828th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                        Thursday, November 20th, 2025, at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE                      6904 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Hollywood Experience

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

Actor Chadwick Boseman was honored posthumously with the 2,828th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, November 20th, at 11:30 am PT at 6904 Hollywood Boulevard. Boseman received his posthumous star in the category of Motion Pictures. Joining emcee Steve Nissen, were speakers Ryan Coogler, Viola Davis, and accepting on behalf of Chadwick, his wife Simone Ledward-Boseman.

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 deeply honored to celebrate Chadwick Boseman’s extraordinary legacy with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His powerful performances and enduring impact both on and off screen continue to inspire generations around the world.” – Ana Martinez, Hollywood Walk of Fame Producer.

A native of South Carolina, Chadwick Boseman was fueled by purpose and the power of God. It was at Howard University, The Mecca, that Boseman began to define that purpose through writing, directing, acting, and activism.

His breakout performance came in 2013 when he slid into the weighty shoes of Jackie Robinson in 42. His portrayal garnered rave reviews and would be the first in a long list of American heroes he would go on to personify. Boseman received numerous accolades for his masterful portrayal of James Brown in Get On Up, a role that would set him apart and establish him as a leading man in the industry. He next starred in the title role of Marshall, which follows a young Thurgood Marshall as he battles through a career-defining court case.

Boseman then joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the African superhero “Black Panther” in Captain America: Civil War. This marked the film debut for the character “T’Challa.” Boseman brought the character to the forefront starring in his own solo film, Black Panther, which received critical acclaim, broke global box office records, and had social and cultural impact around the world. The film received seven Academy Award nominations, including Marvel’s first-ever Best Picture Nomination. Boseman won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture, as well as the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture alongside the film’s ensemble.

Boseman starred in 21 Bridges, which he produced with his partner Logan Coles through their shingle, X●ception Content. In 2020, he appeared in Da 5 Bloods, directed by Academy Award winner Spike Lee, as fallen soldier “Stormin’ Norman”. Boseman’s character guides his fellow vets through their inner battles with acceptance and mental health. In Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, a screen adaptation of the famed August Wilson play, Boseman starred as Levee, opposite Viola Davis. The film featured an award-winning team behind the camera in producer, director, and writer with Denzel Washington, George C. Wolfe, and Ruben Santiago-Hudson. His captivating performance garnered an Academy Award nomination and won him the NAACP Image Award, Critics’ Choice, and Screen Actors Guild Awards, as well as numerous other honors.

Established in 2022, The Chadwick Boseman Foundation for the Arts is a nonprofit organization with a focus on empowering Black storytellers within the African Diaspora. Its mission is to promote growth and development in various artistic fields, including acting, music, dance, film, and more. By fostering and endorsing talent, this foundation aims to serve as a catalyst for global change. That same year, Netflix and Howard University partnered to establish the $5.4 million endowed scholarship to honor alumnus Chadwick Boseman. The Chadwick A. Boseman Memorial Scholarship provides incoming students in the College of Fine Arts with a four-year scholarship to cover the full cost of university tuition.

Chadwick Boseman transitioned on August 28, 2020.