Andy Cohen receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles
by Ana Walia | Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:55:27 GMT
Image Source: Page Six, Yahoo News

Bravo executive Andy Cohen has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on 4th February 2022.

The 53-year-old, Bravos’ late-night talk show host Andy Cohen received a star on the Hollywood Walk of fame in Los Angeles at 6652 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Wonder Productions. His friend John Mayer, Lisa Rinna, and Garcelle Beauvais honored Andy Cohen. His 3-year-old son Benjamin at the ceremony also accompanied Andy Cohen and was coincidentally celebrating his birthday on the same day as well.

Andy Cohen looked dapper in a teal suit over a white shirt, black tie, and black leather dress shoes for his big day. Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame said, Andy Cohen is one of the most entertaining personalities in show business and always keeps all his guests on their toes. There’s never a dull moment with Andy and we’re looking forward to seeing that in action at his star ceremony.”

Andy Cohen with his star. Image Source: Page Six 

At the ceremony, singer John Mayer said, "Andy is a classic entertainer — that's not to say that celebrities in the modern era can't be entertaining or intriguing. In fact, those are some of Andy's favorites, the unintentionally intriguing celebrities. But to be a true entertainer in today's day and age is to hold an extremely rare position, because it is a massive commitment to the world and the entertainer's place in it. Life at its core is transactional — you try to earn more than you spend, experience more joy than disappointment, more hope than you do discouragement. And if you're lucky, you win the day by a thin margin, just in time to start the whole game over again. Like the greatest entertainers of all time, Andy Cohen widens that margin, eases the burden of life. His voice on radio, his humor and charm on his nightly late-night talk show, and his reality TV dynasty all bring a much-needed ray of sunshine into our lives. Making our morning drives a little less soul-crushing, our nights a little less lonely, and allowing us to feel as if we have a friend up there, among the Hollywood stars. Good line, right? Because Andy really is the world's friend. I've walked with him down city streets and been on FaceTime with him as he goes about his day, and each and every time he's recognized, he's said 'hello' to just like a friend. 'What's up Andy?' 'Hey Andy!' 'Loved what you said about de Blasio!' He's also my friend, my dear friend. And there are times in life when you just need a friend you can count on." 

John Mayer continued with his speech about his dear friend and said, "He's a Madonna stan and a Deadhead. He's an A-lister, who parties like a B-lister, with the free spirit of a C-lister. I love Andy more than I can tell you. He's a brilliant human being, a hilarious cohort, a loving son and brother — and more recently he's become a proud, engaged and deeply devoted father. He's an incredible and mystifying combination of traits. Traits you'd have to find in six to 10 other already rare beings. He has the effortless suave of George Clooney, the gravitas of young Dan Rather, the fearlessness of Howard Stern, topped off with just a dash of Paul Lynde. To put it in slightly different terms, he's got the charm of Karen Huger, the depth of Kandi Burruss, and he can party like Vicki Gunvalson in Mexico." He concluded his long speech with saying, "we all take a moment to appreciate how good for the world Andy Cohen is and how lucky we are to have him in it for many more years to come. We love you, Andy."

John Mayer at the Andy Cohen's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. Image Source: People 

Lisa Rinna said, “Our ‘mazel of the day goes to you, Andy Cohen. To all the amazing things you’ve accomplished and all the amazing things you will accomplish in the future.” While Garcelle Beauvais said, “And we're not just saying that because you're our boss.” Lisa finally concluded, "So I would like to say and congratulate you and tell you all to get up on a table and dance for Andy Cohen and his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame now!”

Andy Cohen took to his social media to share the gratitude and wrote, "I got a STAR!!! ⭐️ And I'm going to be floating from today for a long time. Thank you, John, Garcelle & Lisa for helping make today incredibly special. Wow." At the ceremony, he said, 'This is all my honor and my privilege, and thank you so much all of you and thanks for coming out to my friends and family. And happy birthday Ben! Happy birthday Ben! It's your birthday! We've got cookies waiting for you man.”

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Andy Cohen is an American radio and television talk, Emmy Award-winning host, producer, author and has entertained the audience with his Emmy nominated show, "What Happens Live With Andy Cohen.” He started his career in the late 1980s as an intern at CBS News and spent 10 years working hard and dedicatedly. He soon served as the senior producer for 'The Early Show' and producer for 48 Hours and the CBS This Morning. He also serves as the executive producer of the Real Housewives franchise. and has recently joined Anderson Cooper as co-host of CNN’s New Year’s Eve coverage and replaced Kathy Griffin in 2017. Andy Cohen became the first openly gay host of an American late-night talk show with 'What Happens Live With Andy Cohen'. 

Congratulations Andy Cohen! 

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