ASHANTI RECEIVES STAR ON HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME
Ashanti has gone a long way after being discovered as a teenager and signing with Murder Inc. Records in 2002. The 41-year-old established a career as an R&B singer, winning several awards, including a Grammy, and expanded her profile in the entertainment industry by appearing in several popular films.
While the singer has sold millions of records and made millions of dollars throughout her career, her most recent accomplishment as a Hollywood Walk of Fame awardee has her feeling stunned and delighted and is a fitting addition to her list of accolades.
“Ashanti is an award-winning singer, author, actress, and executive producer,” Ana Martinez, Hollywood Walk of Fame producer, said in a statement. “She has proven her talent in many different Hollywood industries and is an example for young girls who want to be in the ‘biz.’”
The 41-year-old looked stunning in an all-white suit, complete with a matching necklace and earrings, and was all smiles as she posed for photos with her star. “It’s surreal,” Ashanti later gushed in a brief interview at the ceremony. “I’m shocked, stunned, and over the top grateful. This is a staple in my career, and the fact that it will be here forever is a big deal.”
“I’m not a super emotional person, so the fact that I cried a little bit today is a little weird for me,” the “Mesmerize” singer added. “I’m so humbled and overjoyed to have friends, family, and genuine people here supporting me that I love.”
Ashanti has also made a sizable dent in the world of entertainment, having taken on roles in television series including The Proud Family, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Army Wives, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch and American Dreams, as well as films Coach Carter, Resident Evil Extinction, John Tucker Must Die and more.
