Tyler Perry receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star

by Kwanele Mathebula
Tyler Perry receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Award-winning actor and producer Tyler Perry received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star was honoured in the category of Motion Pictures. Idris Elba and Kerry Washington paid tribute to him ahead of his acceptance speech at the ceremony.

Sharing the special moment on social media, Tyler expressed his gratitude to his supporters. He said in part: “Thank you everyone for your support and love all these years. My Mamma would be so proud.”

Tyler Perry receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Congratulations!

 

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Ok, let me explain this photo. So I got a star today on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Thank you chamber!! I’m so grateful, but onto this photo. @only1crystalfox spoke and moved me. @kerrywashington spoke, and we both were in tears. Then @idriselba came up to speak, and they all were so powerful. I was so moved. To look out and see all the cast from all the shows that I have created made my heart so full. To be able to give opportunities to so many was just so humbling to me. Anyway, the photogs were asking for photos so at that moment the BEAUTIFUL KERRY WASHINGTON was leaving, and they all started snapping pictures of her!! Look at my face. We had such a good laugh about this. Thank you everyone for your support and love all these years. My Mamma would be so proud.

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