Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is set to become the first Indian actress to be honoured with a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2026.
The announcement came during a live press conference from Ovation Hollywood, where the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce unveiled the names of the honourees selected for the Class of 2026 across various entertainment categories.
Joining Deepika on this prestigious list are global celebrities including Miley Cyrus, Timothée Chalamet, Emily Blunt, French actress Marion Cotillard, Canadian star Rachel McAdams, Italian actor Franco Nero, and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.
The names were chosen from hundreds of nominations by the Walk of Fame selection panel during a meeting on June 20, with final approval granted by the Chamber’s board of directors on June 25.
Peter Roth, former CEO of Warner Bros. Television and chairman of the Walk of Fame selection committee, shared his excitement: “We are excited to announce the newest selections of 35 esteemed individuals who will be enshrined on the Walk of Fame as part of the prestigious Class of 2026.”
Deepika’s honour marks a historic milestone, further solidifying her status as a global icon. Over the past few years, she has steadily built an international presence. She made her Hollywood debut in 2017 opposite Vin Diesel in xXx: Return of Xander Cage, and has been recognised in TIME magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people and Variety’s International Women’s Impact Report.
Known for her striking red carpet appearances, Deepika has turned heads at global fashion events like the Cannes Film Festival and the Met Gala.
In 2023, she took centre stage as one of the presenters at the Academy Awards, where she introduced the Oscar-winning song Naatu Naatu from SS Rajamouli’s RRR to an international audience.