Brandy Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Grammy-winning singer and actress is celebrated for her trailblazing career and impact on Black representation in entertainment.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:49pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shimmering, sequined fabric texture under dramatic studio lighting, conceptually representing the glamour and star power of Brandy's entertainment legacy.Brandy's glittering star power shines through in this close-up of the iconic entertainer's glamorous attire, celebrating her induction into the Hollywood Walk of Fame.McComb Today

Brandy, the 47-year-old Grammy-winning singer and actress known for hits like "The Boy Is Mine" and her starring role in the TV series "Moesha", was honored with the 2,839th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony featured tributes from fellow entertainers Issa Rae and Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, who praised Brandy's influence as a trailblazer for Black representation in Hollywood.

Why it matters

Brandy's star on the Walk of Fame is a significant milestone that cements her legacy as a pioneering Black entertainer. As the first Black actress to play Cinderella in a made-for-TV musical and the lead in the hit series "Moesha", Brandy paved the way for greater diversity and representation in television and film.

The details

During the ceremony, Brandy expressed her pride in achieving this honor, saying "Seeing the stars on the Walk of Fame lit something in me. It made me believe. It made me affirm over my own life: I'm going to sing my way on to one of these stars. And I did!" Issa Rae, creator of the HBO series "Insecure", highlighted Brandy's influence, noting that "Moesha" was the first show she saw that featured an ordinary Black teenage girl's perspective. Producer Babyface also praised Brandy's exceptional vocal talent, calling her "one of the best voices of our time".

  • Brandy was honored with the 2,839th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 30, 2026.
  • Brandy's memoir "Phases" was released on March 31, 2026.

The players

Brandy

A 47-year-old Grammy-winning singer and actress known for hits like "The Boy Is Mine" and her starring role in the TV series "Moesha". She was the first Black actress to play Cinderella in a made-for-TV musical.

Issa Rae

The creator and star of the hit HBO series "Insecure", who praised Brandy's trailblazing role on "Moesha" as the first show she saw that featured an ordinary Black teenage girl's perspective.

Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds

A veteran producer who has worked with many of R&B and pop's biggest artists, and who celebrated Brandy's exceptional vocal talent at the Walk of Fame ceremony.

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What they’re saying

“Seeing the stars on the Walk of Fame lit something in me. It made me believe. It made me affirm over my own life: I'm going to sing my way on to one of these stars. And I did!”

— Brandy

“['Moesha'] was the first show that I'd ever seen told from an ordinary Black teenage girl's point of view, set in LA, the same city I was born in and would move back to that same year it premiered. Brandy made Moesha someone I wanted to befriend, the girl I wanted to be. At a time when beauty standards on television looked nothing like us, Brandy was the standard.”

— Issa Rae

“For me, you have one of the best voices I've ever heard. You give one of the best feelings I've ever heard. The soul that's in your voice. The way you move your voice, you're like an athlete the way you can move your voice. No one can do it the way that you do it.”

— Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds

The takeaway

Brandy's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is a landmark achievement that recognizes her trailblazing career as a Black entertainer. Her influence as the first Black actress to play Cinderella and the lead in the hit series "Moesha" paved the way for greater diversity and representation in Hollywood, inspiring the next generation of creators and performers.