Academy Award winning actress, Greek American Olympia Dukakis, has been honoured with the 2,498th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies, Ana Martinez stated, “Ms Dukakis is in a class of her own and has been loved by fans the world over”.
Dukakis received many well wishes including a message from actor John Stamos via Twitter: “The magnificent Olympia Dukakis is receiving her well deserved star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today. Congrats my dear Greek friend.” The actress has been a part of the entertainment industry for over 50 years, winning the Oscar for her role in film ‘Moonstruck’ in 1987. The ceremony took place at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood and coincided with The Greek America Foundation’s Gabby Awards in Los Angeles.