There is a new star on the "Hollywood Walk of Fame" this week, as the legendary actor, Willem Dafoe, has become part of the boulevard of stars.
Dafoe is famous for his critically acclaimed films like "The Florida Project" (2017), "At Eternity's Gate" (2018) and "The Lighthouse" (2019), etc.
He also gained global fame for his role as the Green Goblin in 2002's Spider-Man, and for his small but groundbreaking role in 2014's The Grand Budapest Hotel.
Now, 44 years after he first appeared on screen in his debut supporting role in Michael Cimino's 1980 Western epic Heaven's Gate, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame will mark the achievements of his colossal in the world of cinema.
Willem Dafoe's star is unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. pic.twitter.com/DDS61nN3Pk
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As he unveiled the star, he told his fans: “I can't stop smiling! This is wonderful!”
At the star's unveiling ceremony, he was joined by many other actors, including "The Last of Us" star Pedro Pascal and "Boyhood" star Patricia Arquette.
Dafoe was also joined by his friend Mark Ruffalo, with whom he appears in the new comedy Poor Things, which received several nominations at this year's Golden Globes.
Hulk star Ruffalo joined Dafoe on the Walk of Fame for the momentous occasion, as his friend placed his hands on the cement next to the star.
Wisconsin-born Dafoe told fans: “It's great to be a part of this community of artists and artists.
In his screen career, Dafoe has starred in over 150 films, making him one of the most recognizable stars.
He has appeared in all genres of film, from a voice acting role in the Pixar animation Finding Nemo to the biblical epic The Last Temptation of Christ.
He is also known worldwide for his performances as Clem Hoatley in Guillermo del Toro's Nightmare Alley and as a top FBI agent in the crime thriller Mississippi Burning.
His close friend Pedro Pascal gushed over Dafoe's star-studded Boulevard triumph, saying: “You can't compare his career to anyone else's. I will even say that he is the greatest American actor of our era".
"So it's our luck to have him and I'm personally grateful. Thank you Willem," he added.
Dafoe emphasized that not even when he was a child did he think that one day a star on the "Hollywood Walk of Fame" would be dedicated to him.
"When I was a kid growing up in Appleton, Wisconsin, believe me, I couldn't have imagined this day of getting a star on the Walk of Fame," he said.
"But I have to say that when I looked at the list of names that had stars, the little town I'm from, Appleton, Wisconsin, a town of 70,000 people now, someone else from that town has a star, the name was Erik Weisz." he finished.