Deepika Padukone Becomes First Indian Actress to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Deepika Padukone is one of the names on the Hollywood Walk of Fame class of 2026 list, becoming the first Indian actress to get a star on the famed boulevard.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday released a list of diverse lineup of 35 individuals set to receive their stars on the iconic boulevard.

This year’s honorees include a mix of multi-generational talents who have left indelible marks on their respective industries.

The musician, actors and sports persona are among the most notable names on the Hollywood Walk of Fame class of 2026 list.

Honorees were chosen across five varying categories, including motion pictures, television, live theatre/live performance, recording and sports entertainment.

Padukone was named in the motion pictures category alongside actors and filmmakers Emily Blunt, Timothée Chalamet, Chris Columbus, Demi Moore, and Marion Cotillard.

The list also included Miley Cyrus, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Rami Malek, Josh Groban, Shaquille O’Neal, and chef Gordon Ramsay.

“We are excited to announce the newest selection of 35 esteemed individuals who will be enshrined onto the Walk of Fame as part of the prestigious Class of 2026,” Peter Roth, former Warner Bros Television CEO and chairman of the Walk of Fame selection committee, said. “These talented individuals have made significant contributions to the world of entertainment, and we are thrilled to honor them with this well-deserved recognition.”

Dates for the star ceremonies are yet to be scheduled.

Recipients are given two years from selection date to schedule the ceremonies, after which the honour expires if unclaimed.

Padukone made her debut with Kannada film Aishwarya in 2006 and starred in Bollywood’s "Om Shanti Om" the following year opposite megastar Shah Rukh Khan.

The film became the highest grossing Hindi film of the year and won Padukone a Filmfare award.

She went on to become one of Bollywood’s highest-paid and most recognisable stars, headlining a string of both critically acclaimed and commercially successful films such as "Piku", "Chennai Express", "Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela", and "Bajirao Mastani."