Academy Award-winning actress Octavia Spencer was honored with the 2,742nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 8, 2022.
The star is located at 6623 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Ballet Hollywood. Spencer was awarded her star in the category of Motion Pictures. Guest speakers included Octavia’s co-star in the Apple Original Films holiday hit “Spirited,” Will Ferrell, and her longtime friend and co-star from “The Help,” Allison Janney.
Other attendees: Viola Davis, Julius Tennon, Mekhi Phifer, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
“Octavia Spencer is one of Hollywood’s most captivating actresses, appearing in many films that have endeared her to fans from around the world,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “Octavia has won many of the entertainment world’s most coveted awards for her work. We are thrilled to give her the only award that can be shared with her fans, as they pose with and touch her star once it is added to our iconic sidewalk!” added Martinez.
Octavia can currently be seen in the holiday film for Apple Original Films, “Spirited,” alongside Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell and featuring original songs by Academy Award winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Spencer will return for the third season of Apple TV+’s thriller, “Truth Be Told,” as Poppy Parnell, a true crime podcast host who risks everything in pursuit of truth and justice.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has proudly hosted the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame since 1960. The Chamber exists to transform business and improve lives. Through the Walk of Fame, the Chamber celebrates the business that transforms us all – the business of entertainment. Entertainment is a unique blend of art and enterprise: elevating and inspiring us all.
