Terry Crews now has his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recently, theBrooklyn Nine-Ninestar celebrated his birthday in the most extraordinary way, as his new star was officially unveiled on Crews' 53rd birthday. Crews was on location to accept the award where he was joined by actress Tichina Arnold andAmerica’s Got Talentjudge Howie Mandel. you’re able to watch his speech in the video below.
“This is more than I could even ask, or dream, or think. I am living it. I am living a dream,“Terry Crewssaid of the honor. He also credits his wife, Rebecca, for convincing him to move to Los Angeles and pursue an acting career. Fighting back tears, Crews says, “I’m so appreciative. I love her so much. We celebrated 32 years yesterday on our anniversary, and I’ve just got to say that there could not be a better life partner than my wife, Rebecca Crews.”
A former NFL star, Crews is very well known for his role asNYPD Lieutenant Terry Jeffordson the popular NBC sitcomBrooklyn Nine-Nine. He also serves as the host of the reality competition seriesAmerica’s Got Talent. Crews previously hostedWho Wants to Be a Millionaire?and starred on shows likeAre We There Yet?andEverybody Hates Chris. His movie credits includeFriday After Next,White Chicks,The Longest Yard,The Expendables,Sandy Wexler, andDeadpool 2.
Meanwhile, Crews has been emotional lately as he prepares for thefinal season of Brooklyn Nine-Nineto air on NBC. Following the show’s cancellation at Fox after five seasons, the hit sitcom was saved by NBC where it had since been renewed through season 8. The eighth and final season is days away from premiering, and Crews has spoken about how difficult it has been to say goodbye.
“I was so sad. I mean, you spend more time with these guys than you do your own family. It’s so much work but it’s so fun. Welaugh all day,” Crews said, via Variety. “We had a lot of adjustments, a lot of somber talks. But when I look at the scripts and look at what we did, people will not be disappointed… I’ve been blessed to work with such amazing showrunners and writers and people who know how to entertain, but also inform.”
Teasing that we’ll see more of Terry Jeffords in the future, Crews added: “Something I love about TV is it actually gets more popular over time. So, in five years, we’ll be even more popular than we are now. And that will be just in time for that really fabulous reunion! Everybody wants to bring it back. And I’m ready. I’m alreadypitching ideas. Hey, let’s do a ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ movie; we could do one every year!”
you may catch Crews in the final season ofBrooklyn Nine-Ninewhen it premieres on NBC on Aug. 13. The actor’s memoir,Tough: My Journey to True Power, is set to arrive in April 2022. Congratulations also go out to Crews for receiving his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The footage of Crews' Walk of Fame ceremony comes to us fromET Canada on YouTube.
