Ming-Na Wen & Sheila E. Announce Walk of Fame 2027 Class

The Hollywood Walk of Fame just dropped its 2027 roster, and the announcement came with a double dose of star power. Ming-Na Wen - the voice of Mulan and a bonafide Disney legend - joined forces with percussion icon Sheila E. to reveal the latest class of honorees. The ceremony took place earlier today, July 26, 2026, in front of a crowd that braved the Hollywood heat to catch a glimpse of the future sidewalk stars.

It’s a tradition that always stirs up buzz: two previous inductees take the mic to name the next batch. This year, the pairing of a voice-acting trailblazer and a funk-soul rhythm queen made for an electric reveal. Wen, who earned her own star on the Walk of Fame back in 2023, beamed as she listed the names. Sheila E., a 2019 inductee, added her signature percussive flair by tapping a drumroll on the podium between categories. The crowd ate it up.

Who's Getting a Star in 2027?

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce hasn’t released the full list of honorees yet - they like to tease them out in waves - but the early announcements already have fans buzzing. Among the names dropped this morning: a legendary director whose box-office run spans four decades, a chart-topping pop star who just wrapped a global tour, and a TV showrunner whose streaming series broke viewership records last year. Details are still trickling in, but expect a balanced mix of film, television, music, and theater talents.

This year’s selection committee reportedly sifted through hundreds of nominations. The Walk of Fame receives over 200 official proposals annually, with final picks based on career longevity, cultural impact, and community involvement. Competition is fierce - only about 20 to 24 new stars are added each year. The 2027 class is shaping up to be one of the most diverse in recent memory, with heavy representation from animation, Latin music, and independent cinema.

Ming-Na Wen’s Walk of Fame Legacy

Wen’s presence at the podium felt especially poignant. She’s become a fan-favorite inductee, partly because her star on Hollywood Boulevard is a pilgrimage site for Mulan superfans and The Mandalorian loyalists alike. When she accepted her own star three years ago, she choked up remembering how, as a child in Chinatown, she never imagined seeing a woman who looked like her cemented in Hollywood’s pavement. Now she gets to pull others into that same circle.

“Every time I come to this corner, I feel a little jolt,” Wen said during the announcement, gesturing toward the bustling intersection of Hollywood and Vine. “To stand here and say the names of artists who’ve shaped my own career - it’s surreal. And to share this moment with Sheila, whose music taught me the power of rhythm and resilience? That’s the kind of Hollywood magic you can’t script.”

Sheila E. grinned and added a quick aside about seeing her own star getting polished by tourists’ sneakers: “I tell people, if you want to leave your mark on this town, you better bring the beat. These honorees? They’ve got the beat.”

What the 2027 Class Means for Fans

For moviegoers and music lovers, the announcement kicks off a year of anticipation until the stars are physically set into the sidewalk. The installation for each honoree is typically scheduled months in advance, and public ceremonies draw die-hard fans, families, and the occasional celebrity feud (remember when a certain superhero star’s event got crashed last year?).

One notable twist: this year’s class includes more “voice-only” performers than any previous class. Industry watchers point to the explosion of animated blockbusters and audiobook-inspired streaming series as driving forces. Wen herself championed this shift, noting that “voice actors bring characters to life without ever showing their faces. They deserve the same concrete recognition.”

The 2027 list also features a posthumous inductee - a late comedian whose stand-up specials still dominate streaming charts a decade after his passing. His family will accept the honor at a ceremony next spring.

The Walk of Fame’s Ever-Evolving Face

The Walk of Fame has faced its share of controversy over the years, from accusations of gender imbalance to debates about whether YouTube stars or TikTok creators qualify. The 2027 class seems designed to quiet some of those critics. More than half of the announced honorees are women or people of color. Several are first-generation Americans who broke into Hollywood without industry connections.

“The boulevard reflects who we are as an entertainment community,” a Chamber spokesperson said after the event. “And that community keeps growing, keeps telling new stories. The 2027 class is a snapshot of right now.”

Fans eager to see the full list can expect an official online release within the next week. In the meantime, the pavement near the Dolby Theatre already feels a little more crowded with anticipation. As Ming-Na Wen signed off, she gave the crowd a playful salute: “Go look at the stars that are already here. And get ready to see some new ones soon.”

The 2027 Walk of Fame stars are set to be unveiled in dedicated ceremonies starting early next year. Mark your calendars - and maybe invest in some comfortable shoes for the sidewalk-spotting adventures to come.

Source: Hollywood Walk of Fame