Traditional ceremony: Gary Oldman immortalized himself in the Hollywood cement

It is one of the greatest honor in the film city of Los Angeles: On Friday, Oscar winner Gary Oldman (67) was honored with the traditional hand and footprint ceremony in front of the TCL Chinese Theater. The iconic film star, who was awarded the Oscar for his portrayal of Winston Churchill (1874-1965) in “The darkest hour”, also left his signature in front of the traditional cinema on the Hollywood Boulevard.

“When it comes to the history of filmmaking and tradition, it is an honor,” said Oldman. The Hollywood stars Jacob Elordi (28) and “The Big Bang Theory” main actress Kaley Cuoco (39) were also present at the ceremony, who in her speech remained in her favorite Gary-Oldman moment in the cult sitcom “Friends”.

Oldman’s wife Gisele Schmidt shared pictures of the event. In addition to his Oscar-nominated appearances, her husband is known as Sirius Black from the “Harry Potter” films, among other things, appeared in “Léon-Der Profi”, in Christopher Nolans (55) “Batman” trilogy and played in “Bram Stoker’s Drascula” by Francis Ford. (86) Count Dracula – in addition to many other roles. Most recently, Oldman shone in the spy series “Slow Horses” of the Streaming Service Apple TV+.

On the Hollywood Boulevard, the Oscar winner now entered the footsteps of legends such as Humphrey Bogart (1899-1957) or Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962), who have also already immortalized their hand and footprints there.

The Chinese Theater, one of the most famous cinemas in the world, attracts millions of visitors every year, who admire the impressions of their favorite stars in cement. They are embedded in the forecourt of the cinema. On April 30, 1927, the silent film stars Douglas Fairbanks (1883-1939) and Mary Pickford (1892-1979) were the first. In the meantime, almost 200 hand and footprints and autographs of Hollywood greats can be found there.