Lupita Nyong'o is among actors and filmakers who have been named in the Walk of Fame Class of 2019 by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
Among those named in the class alongside Lupita are Tyler Perry, Alan Arkin, Kristen Bell, Daniel Craig, Robert De Niro, Guillermo del Toro and Anne Hathaway.
This means that the stars are all set to receive their own stars on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The walk of fame is made up of more than 2,600 five-pointed terrazzo and brass stars embedded in sidewalks along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street in Hollywood, California.
They serve as permanent public monuments honoring achievement in the entertainment industry and generate millions in tourism revenue.
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Vin Di Bona, chair of the Walk of Fame Selection Committee revealed this year's honorees with Leron Gubler, President and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
“The Committee always tries to select a group of talented honorees that appeal in various genres of the entertainment world.
“I feel the Committee has outdone themselves and I know the fans, tourists and the Hollywood community will be pleased with our selections. We are excited to see each and every honoree’s face as they unveil that majestic star on Hollywood’s most famous walkway,” stated Di Bona.
In addition, Kenyan director Wanuri Kahiu was invited to become a member of the Academy, which is known globally for its Academy Awards officially known as 'The Oscars'.
Wanuri, who directed the award-winning film Rafiki took to social media to share her delight after receiving the news.
"I am now a new member of @TheAcademy!!! Yaaaaaassssss!!! So proud! So happy!" she tweeted.
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