Billy Porter receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame: “Impossible dreams coming true”
Pose star and LGBTQ+ icon Billy Porter has earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Over the last three decades, the openly gay entertainer has expertly made his mark in the entertainment sphere for his boundless talent.
From his unforgettable stint as Lola in Broadway’s Kinky Boots to his gripping portrayal of Pray Tell in Pose, Porter has proven time and time again that he’s forced to be reckoned with.
Alongside his extensive talent, the 53-year-old has also used his platform to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and raise awareness for HIV/AIDS by opening up about his own diagnosis.
Due to his powerful impact in the industry and fierce advocacy, Porter was finally honoured with a star on the coveted Hollywood Walk of Fame on 2 December – which was also World AIDS Day. “I’m grateful to have lived long enough to see the day that my queerness is no longer my liability, but now is my greatest superpower,” Porter said during the ceremony. “James Baldwin said, ‘It’s an artist’s job to disturb the peace,’ and as you all know, I take that job very seriously. “I’m grateful to stand in front of the world as an out, loud and proud representation of what being Black, queer, and HIV positive looks like in 2022.” Elsewhere in his emotional speech, the Emmy winner opened up about being resilient under times of pressure and prejudice. “I’ve heard a lot of things in my life: ‘You’re too Black.
