Getty Holly Robinson Peete receives her Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
Hallmark star Holly Robinson Peete was just awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Several major stars joined her during her celebration on June 21, 2022.
Peete Dedicated the Star to Her Mother
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Peete dedicated the star to her mother, Dolores Robinson, Daily Mail reported.
“She dreamed big for herself bringing her kids west from Philly in ’74,” she said. “If it wasn’t for her boldness and courage to create a better life for us I would not be getting this star!”
GettyPeete and her mom.
Peete told Fox 11 about the honor: “Being immortalized on Hollywood Blvd is so exciting. It’s a permanent tribute to a four-decades-plus career in TV. Legacy stuff!”
During her celebration, she thanked God, her husband, and her family, in addition to dedicating the star to her mom, Spectrum News reported.
“I’m just feeling extremely grateful and thanking God that I have the chance to arrive at this moment in my life,” she said.
GettyHolly Robinson Peete receives her Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
She also added: “…Rodney Peete, my quarterback, I just thank you so much for being such a committed life partner for 29 years since we first met. You have always encouraged me to soar in whatever I do … and let’s just keep getting better and loving each other and keep making it happen.”
Celebrating the career of #HollyRobinsonPeete! @hollyrpeete receiving a star on the #HollywoodWalkOfFame
This after party thrown by Crown Media and her #Hallmark movie family.
I love her life story… and autism philanthropy! #HollyAndHallmark
Crown Media threw an after-party following the unveiling to honor Peete.
Lori Loughlin & LeVar Burton Among Stars Attending Her Celebration
GettyLori Loughlin, Holly Robinson Peete and Amy Yasbeck attend the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony.
Lori Loughlin, who previously starred in Hallmark’s “When Calls the Heart” series before the college admissions scandal, was among the stars who attended Peete’s celebration, Daily Mail reported. Loughlin also attended Peete’s DesignCare 2022 Gala the Saturday before, which marked her first red carpet appearance since the scandal broke. Ashley Williams, Yvette Nicole Brown, Tina Knowles and her husband Richard Lawson were also at the gala, Just Jared reported.
Magic Johnson also attended Peete’s Walk of Fame Star unveiling.
Levar Burton also attended. Burton and Peete worked together on the movie “Dummy,” which was her first film project, Daily Mail reported.
Getty LeVar Burton speaks onstage during the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony for Holly Robinson Peete.
Robinson tweeted about Burton’s attendance: “There are just no words @levarburton 🤩🥹🙏🏾 I 1st met you when I was 11. I idolized you. I still do. 🥰🥰🥰Thank you for showing up, inspiring me and pouring into me for most of my life. and for presenting me with my Star today I’m honored! I love you!!🥰”
She was replying to a tweet Burton shared about the celebration, in which he wrote: “So happy to be there for your Hollywood Boulevard Star ceremony @hollyrpeete! So much history, so much love! Congratulations! ♥️🙏🏾🌹”
Amy Yasbeck, widow of John Ritter, also attended, Daily Mail reported.
Peete’s many TV and film credits include “My Christmas Journey,” “Morning Show Mysteries” (Billie Blessings), “American Housewife” (Tami), “Christmas in Evergreen” series (Michelle Lansing), “Chicago Fire” (Tamara Jones), “Angel of Christmas,” “Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland” (Raymone Baine), “Mike & Molly” (Christina), “Love, Inc.” (Clea), “Like Family” (Tanya), “For Your Love” (Malena), “One on One” (Stacy), “Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper” (Vanessa), “21 Jump Street” (Officer Judy Hoffs from 1987-1991), Hallmark’s reality series “Meet the Peetes,” the OWN reality series “For Peete’s Sake,” and more.
Peete’s HollyRod Foundation advocates and supports people with autism and with Parkinson’s.
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