Chris Wallace receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Chris Wallace speaks during the ceremony honoring Chris Wallace with a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Victoria Sirakova/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - Veteran journalist Chris Wallace was honored with the 2,820th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Television. 

The star was unveiled next to his father, legendary broadcast journalist Mike Wallace, as a testament to their contributions to the news and entertainment industry. 

What we know:

The ceremony was emceed by Steve Nissen and included Jay Leno and Arnold Schwarzenegger. 

Wallace’s star will be the 2,820th on the Walk of Fame and will be placed next to the star of his father, Mike Wallace.

What they're saying:

Wallace thanked the Chamber of Commerce for placing his star next to that of his father.

"It's an interesting thing because when ... growing up as the son of somebody famous is not (always a) blessing. There are some aspects to it that are difficult -- `Are you living in the shadow? Did you get this job on your own?"' he said. "And it was something that I had to deal with. But by the end of his life we had become best friends. And now I find that whenever his name is mentioned, instead of it having mixed feelings, I actually feel delighted that people still remember my father. Which is just an indication that 25 years of intense therapy is not a waste of time and money."

Ana Martinez, a Walk of Fame producer, said, "The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Chris Wallace to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The legacy continues to shine brightly as his star is unveiled right next to the star of his father Mike Wallace, a true testament to their unmatched contributions to the news and entertainment industry."

The backstory:

A highly accomplished journalist, Wallace has worked across broadcast television, cable television, streaming, and print. His career includes anchoring positions at NBC, ABC, Fox News, and CNN. 

He has won multiple awards, including three Emmy Awards, the Dupont-Columbia Silver Baton, the Peabody Award, and the Polk Award. 

In 2024, a Morning Consult poll found him to be one of the most trusted anchors in broadcast journalism.

He served as chief White House correspondent for NBC, chief correspondent for ABC’s "Primetime" and hosted Fox News Sunday for 18 years, becoming the only FOX anchor to moderate a general election presidential debate. 

Wallace is also the author of three New York Times best-selling books in his "Countdown" series. He began his career after an internship with Walter Cronkite and a job at "The Boston Globe."