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Willem Dafoe Honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Pedro Pascal Pays Tribute, Calling Dafoe 'Greatest American Actor in Our Lifetime'

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Willem Dafoe, center, stands with Pedro Pascal, left, and Patricia Arquette, right.
Pedro Pascal. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)

Overview

  • Willem Dafoe received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with Pedro Pascal delivering a heartfelt tribute during the ceremony.
  • Pascal, who co-starred with Dafoe in the 2017 film 'The Great Wall', called Dafoe 'the greatest American actor in our lifetime'.
  • Dafoe's recent film 'Poor Things' won Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the 2024 Golden Globes.
  • During the ceremony, Dafoe thanked his wife Giada Colagrande and spoke about the importance of the community of artists and entertainers in these 'detached, technology-driven and divisive times'.
  • Dafoe expressed his ongoing passion for making good movies and working with good people, highlighting the power of cinema.