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Original Wonder Woman Lynda Carter gets her own Hollywood star, celebrates it with a kiss for Patty Jenkins

Reuters | By, Los Angeles
Apr 04, 2018 11:41 AM IST

Wonder Woman television series star Lynda Carter has been honoured with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

With her arms crossed and poised for action, Wonder Woman television star Lynda Carter was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday as her most famous superhero character enjoys a big-screen revival.

Lynda Carter (L) greets director Patty Jenkins before unveiling her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.(REUTERS)
Lynda Carter (L) greets director Patty Jenkins before unveiling her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.(REUTERS)

Carter, 66, was introduced by longtime friend and CBS Corp Chief Executive Leslie Moonves and Patty Jenkins, the director of last year’s blockbuster film Wonder Woman.

“It seems impossible but I have been in entertainment for more than 50 years -- do the math,” Carter told the audience along Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles before the unveiling of the emblematic terrazzo and brass star.

Lynda Carter poses after unveiling her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (REUTERS)
Lynda Carter poses after unveiling her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (REUTERS)

“I have loved it all!” the former Miss World USA exclaimed.

Carter’s Wonder Woman character, which first appeared on the pages of DC Comics in 1941 and debuted as a TV series starring the actress in 1976, is seen as a forerunner to the empowered heroines that are taking center stage in Hollywood.

Jenkins, 46, said Carter inspired her as a girl and showed her that she did not have to choose between being rebellious or feminine, or attractive or strong.

Actress Lynda Carter attends her star unveiling ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (AFP)
Actress Lynda Carter attends her star unveiling ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (AFP)

“Her Wonder Woman made me believe I could have whatever I wanted, and even more importantly, it made me unashamed to want it,” Jenkins said.

“Wonder Woman” was only on U.S. television for three seasons, first on ABC and later on CBS where it finished in 1979. But the series, along with Carter’s performance, have given “Wonder Woman” a long legacy as a feminist symbol.

Lynda Carter greets fans during the ceremony honoring her with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (AFP)
Lynda Carter greets fans during the ceremony honoring her with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (AFP)

At times choking with emotion, Carter thanked her friends and family for their support as well as a nod to the men who helped stand behind women’s stories.

“From all of the wonder women out there, we love our men who stand with us and champion our causes and our voices,” Carter said.

Lynda Carter, star of the TV series, "Wonder Woman," crosses her arms in a Wonder Woman pose at a ceremony honoring her with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Lynda Carter, star of the TV series, "Wonder Woman," crosses her arms in a Wonder Woman pose at a ceremony honoring her with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

“This is a day that I shall never forget,” she concluded.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is administered by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and is major tourist attraction.

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