DAVID BECKHAM BEATS THE SPICE GIRLS TO MAJOR HOLLYWOOD ACCOLADE
David Beckham is celebrating a huge accomplishment by getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, beating even the Spice Girls to the honor.
The former England footballer is among the stars who will be immortalized in LA next year, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced.
Shortly after his iconic Netflix documentary hit our screens, the 49-year-old will be commemorated in the sports entertainment category, beside MLB pitcher Orel Hershiser.
It means David is getting a star before his wife Victoria Beckham or her legendary 90s girl group the Spice Girls.
David is yet to react to the news but he’s no doubt chuffed and looking forward to attending the ceremony, likely with his children, Brooklyn, 25, Romeo, 21, Cruz, 19, and Harper, 12, there for support.
It’s certainly a well-deserved achievement for David, who is one of the most successful British footballers of all time.
After serving as captain for the England team at several world tournaments and enjoying a lengthy tenure at Manchester United, the sports icon went on to conquer the world of endorsement deals, building his so-called ‘Brand Beckham’ through a range of lucrative companies promoting watches, men’s underwear, glasses and even coffee.
Most recently, David became a Netflix star thanks to the release of his documentary which charted his incredible career and personal highs and lows including his marriage with Victoria.
He won’t be the only celeb getting a star next year as other 2025 inductees include late music legend Prince, Green Day rockers Billie Joe Armstrong, Tre Cool and Mike Dirnt, Jane Fonda and Busta Rhymes.
The Traitors host Alan Cumming has also been selected, with Jessica Chastain, Colin Farrell, Emilio Estevez and 101-year-old stunt woman Toni Vaz.
John Carpenter, Bill Duke, Robert Englund, Nia Long, Lisa Liu and Glynn Turman make up the rest of the film actors landing stars.
Fran Drescher, Lauren Graham, Bill Nye, Molly Shannon, Sherri Shepherd, Courtney B Vance, Chris Wallace, and South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are in the TV category.
Fantasia has landed the accolade for music, with Depeche Mode, Los Bukis, The B-52s, The Isley Brothers, George Strait, Keith Urban and WAR.
Commerce Chairman Peter Roth announced: ‘Each honoree truly embodies the essence of excellence in their respective fields.’
They now have two years to book an induction ceremony before the invitation expires, or the application process will begin again.
Eugene Levy, Courteney Cox, Macaulay Culkin and the Jonas Brothers have recently been commemorated on the famous pavement, while Tupac and Ray Liotta were given posthumous tributes.
There are six categories for recipients – motion pictures, TV, radio, recording, live theater or performance and sports entertainment.
Anyone can nominate a recipient for a star, with the agreement of their management teams, but there is strict criteria that a celebrity must follow in terms of their career, before landing the honor.
They must have a career in the category of five years or more, as well as ‘contributions to the community’ and a guarantee that they will attend the ceremony.
Posthumous awards will require a two-year ‘waiting period’ after their death.
The Hollywood Chamber’s Board of Directors has to vote to approve the star, with the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and the City of Los Angeles’ Board of Public Works Department also having a say.
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