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On June 20th, comedic icon Carol Burnett left an indelible mark on Hollywood, literally, as she immortalized her handprints and footprints outside the historic TCL Chinese Theatre. Surrounded by friends, co-stars, and admirers, Burnett, at the age of 91, participated in this revered Hollywood tradition.
In a ceremony that drew big names from the industry, including Laura Dern and Bob Odenkirk of the AppleTV+ comedy “Palm Royale,” and beloved talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, Burnett was celebrated for her enduring contributions to the world of entertainment. The gathering boasted a who’s who of Hollywood, with Bill Hader, Jane Lynch, Bob Mackie, Maya Rudolph, Allison Janney, and the legendary Dick Van Dyke among those in attendance to honor Burnett.
This tribute adds to a catalog of honors recognizing Burnett’s storied career and contributions to the entertainment landscape. Her accolades include a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame bestowed in 1975, a depiction in a mural at Hollywood High School, her alma mater, completed in 2002, and the naming of the intersection of Highland and Selma avenues next to Hollywood High School in her honor in 2013.
Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Burnett relocated to Hollywood with her grandmother following her parents’ divorce. She rose to fame with the beloved “The Carol Burnett Show,” which aired from 1967 to 1978 and has captured three Emmy Awards, a special Tony Award, and a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for her 2016 memoir’s audiobook, “In Such Good Company: Eleven Years Of Laughter, Mayhem, And Fun In The Sandbox.”
Last year, Burnett celebrated her 90th birthday with a star-studded two-hour special, “Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love,” featuring career highlights and tributes from esteemed friends and colleagues such as Julie Andrews, Vicki Lawrence, Cher, Billy Porter, Steve Carell, Katy Perry, and many more. With this hand and footprint ceremony, Burnett’s stellar career and her impact on the world of comedy and beyond have been forever etched into the heart of Hollywood.