Overview
- The 2,827th star was unveiled Monday on Hollywood Boulevard in front of the W Hollywood Hotel.
- Tyler Perry, Niecy Nash‑Betts, plus Debmar‑Mercury co‑president Ira Bernstein delivered remarks at the ceremony.
- Shepherd grew emotional thanking her son, Jeffrey, recalling his extremely premature birth and autism diagnosis.
- She said the honor fulfilled a childhood dream of hosting her own talk show; she now fronts Sherri and previously co‑hosted The View from 2007 to 2014.
- Coverage reports she is set to begin a five‑month stand‑up tour in January.