US EditionRicky Gervais Gets Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Comedian Ricky Gervais received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Friday, May 30, 2025, honoring his television career.
- The ceremony occurred before Gervais performed at the Hollywood Bowl as part of his 'Mortality' tour, which reflects on life’s absurdities and joking about mortality.
- In his acceptance speech, Gervais conveyed gratitude and humility, attributing his achievements to a mix of fortunate circumstances, determination, and challenging obstacles, while also making light of the challenges posed by cancel culture.
- The star was the 2,813th added since the Walk of Fame’s completion in 1961, and Gervais acknowledged the honor by telling the crowd, “Thank you so much for this honor.”
- This recognition highlights Gervais’s impact as a British comedian known for tackling taboo topics and resisting cultural limits on comedy amid ongoing debates about cancel culture.
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