A Mississippian has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
“Good Morning America” anchor Robin Roberts was the latest to receive a Walk of Fame Star in Hollywood. Alongside Roberts, her fellow “GMA” anchor, George Stephanopoulos, shared the honor.
“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos to the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” Walk of Fame Producer Ana Martinez said. “They have become trusted voices in American journalism, connecting with audiences through their integrity, compassion, and commitment to storytelling.
“It is a privilege to honor these two extraordinary talents with a double star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating their remarkable contributions to broadcasting and the lasting impact they have made on viewers across the country.”
Roberts and her family moved to Pass Christian when she was 8 years old. She attended Pass Christian High School, where she graduated as salutatorian in 1979. A successful basketball player, Roberts went to Southeastern Louisiana University to continue her playing career, where she also graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in communications.
In her journalistic career, Roberts has been recognized with a Peabody Award, multiple Daytime Emmy Awards, a Gracie Award, the Arthur Ashe Courage Award, and the Poynter Institute’s Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism, as well as inductions into the Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame and the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
She has anchored as the “GMA” host with Stephanopoulos since 2009. In her time as a co-anchor, Roberts has interviewed big names like Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska, Brittney Griner, Salt-N-Pepa, Randy Moss, Lionel Richie, Elton John, Regina King, and Caitlin Clark, among others.