Overview
- Sheryl Lee Ralph received the 2,808th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the television category on April 16, 2025, during a star-studded ceremony in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
- The event featured speeches from Quinta Brunson, Loretta Devine, and Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President Steve Nissen, who declared the day 'Sheryl Lee Ralph Day.'
- Ralph reflected on her journey from her Broadway debut in 'Dreamgirls' to her Emmy-winning role on 'Abbott Elementary,' emphasizing resilience and perseverance.
- In her acceptance speech, Ralph dedicated the honor to pioneering Black actresses like Ruby Dee, Cicely Tyson, Rosalind Cash, and Virginia Capers, who paved the way for her success.
- She closed her speech with an inspirational message to aspiring artists, declaring, 'Dreams don’t have an expiration date.'