Melba Moore Reveals Katt Williams Sponsored Her Star on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Acclaimed singer Melba Moore extended her gratitude to comedian Katt Williams following her recent induction into the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
This past Thursday (Aug 10), the "A Little Bit More" vocalist joined the ranks as the 2,760th individual to receive this prestigious accolade.
The 77-year-old entertainer was surrounded by several celebrity friends, including “Abbott Elementary” star Sheryl Lee Ralph, Grammy Award-winning producer Jimmy Jam, Freda Payne, Lunell, and Williams, whom she credited for making the moment possible.
While accepting the award, Moore told the crowd that the “Next Friday” actor covered the $75,000 bill for her to receive her star.
In later remarks, Williams shared, “I looked up who paved the way for Melba Moore. Who was the person that excelled in all of those things, and I found out that that person did not exist. Melba Moore is one-of-one in our industry, and that’s what we’re celebrating.”
The actor also praised Moore for creating music “that never ages,” before going on to list songs such as “You Stepped In My Life” and “Love’s Comin’ At Ya.”
“As a young man with a mustache growing up in Dayton, Ohio, I thought that Melba Moore exemplified the elegance, grace, dignity, and strength of the Black woman,” he added.
Moore also took to her social media page this week to give another “public thank you to KW. He is the sole sponsor of my Star………” she added, “I am still in shock.”
Fans on Instagram applauded the veteran comedian for his kind gesture, including one user who wrote, “With all the selfish people in this world it is a blessing to see someone who will do an amazing thing and sponsor your [star] on Hollywood Walk of Fame!” They added, “Thank God that there's STILL some amazing people out there!!!”
