(Source: Florida Courier)
PHILADELPHIA — Sheryl Lee Ralph continues to soak up the Hollywood love.
Ralph, who plays Barbara Howard on the Philly-centric public school sitcom “Abbott Elementary,” will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 11 a.m.
The Hollywood veteran, who is married to Pennsylvania state Sen. Vincent Hughes, announced the coup on X on Sun- day, Jan. 6.
“I am deeply grateful to announce the honor of receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” Ralph posted. “What a celebration of love, perseverance, and the unwavering support of family, friends, and fans. Thank you. This star shines for us all!”
Ralph, 68, learned she was selected as a walk-of-famer back in 2023 along with other TV stars Ken Jeong, Eugene Levy, Mario Lopez, and Kerry Washington. Honorees, who have two years to plan their parties, are nominated by fellow recipients.
It’s about time Ralph got her due. She’s has been in the entertainment scene for decades, kicking off her career in the 1980s on Broadway as Deena Jones, the leading lady of Dreamgirls. (The role Beyoncé would play in the 2006 movie.) Over the years, she’s acted in situation comedies like “It’s a Living” and in the 1990s, she starred as Brandy’s stepmother in lMoesha.M
Her role as Howard, the kind, but stern kindergarten teacher at the fictional Abbott Elementary has netted the most acclaim, including a 2023 Golden Globe for best actress.
