Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has done it all, from being a multiple time wrestling champion to being the biggest international box office star in Hollywood. Now, he’s getting one of the biggest honors in entertainment: he’ll have his name on a square of sidewalk under people charging money for photos of themselves dressed like sh*tty Transformers.
The Rock is getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, joining his former boss Vince McMahon. Here’s the complete list of honorees, which includes The Rock’s Hercules director Brett Ratner.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2017 are:
In the category of MOTION PICTURES:
Amy Adams, Jason Bateman, Goldie Hawn, Dwayne Johnson, Chris Pratt, Brett Ratner, Ryan Reynolds, George A. Romero, Mark Ruffalo and Rita WilsonIn the category of TELEVISION:
Tyra Banks, Andre Braugher, Ken Corday, Lee Daniels, Hugh Laurie, Eva Longoria, Wolfgang Puck, Keri Russell, Haim Saban, George Segal, Sarah Silverman and Jeffrey TamborIn the category of RECORDING:
Clarence Avant, Jerry Goldsmith (posthumous), Hall & Oates, Ice Cube, John Legend, *NSYNC, New Edition and Selena Quintanilla (posthumous)In the category of RADIO:
Elvis DuranIn the category of LIVE THEATRE/LIVE PERFORMANCE:
Criss Angel, Jeff Dunham and Gustavo Dudamel
Jeff Dunham! He’s gonna have a jalapeno on a street!
“The Walk of Fame Selection Committee is thrilled to announce our newest honorees to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Committee looked carefully at each nominee and we feel that we have selected a great group of talent that will appeal to the tastes of many fans around the world,” stated Di Bona. “As a Walk of Famer myself, I know these honorees will look back at the day of their ceremony and remember it with fond memories shared with family and friends, and of course, the fans. We look forward to their big day as the Walk of Fame Class of 2017 become part of Hollywood history on this famous Walk,” he added.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and its Walk of Fame Selection Committee congratulate all the honorees. Dates have not been scheduled for these star ceremonies. Recipients have two years to schedule star ceremonies from the date of selection before they expire.
