Recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is Michael B. Jordan

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Two days before the premiere of "Creed III," in which Michael B. Jordan reprises his role as heavyweight boxing champion Adonis Creed, a star in Michael B. Jordan's honor was erected on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday.

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Jordan was joined at the event at 6201 Broadway by Jonathan Majors, who plays Creed's adversary in the movie, and Ryan Coogler, who directed "Creed" in 2015 and earned a "story by" credit for "Creed III."

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Jordan stated, "I'm really flattered and glad to be here."

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It's not a little accomplishment, I am aware. And I'm aware of how unique this occasion is and what it means for our community. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything. Michael B. Jordan remarked

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Since the first 1,558 stars were added to the Walk of Fame in 1961, there have been a total of 2,751 stars.

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Jordan's on-screen debut was in a 1999 episode of "It's The Sopranos. In the sports drama/comedy from 2001, he played his first leading role "Hardball."

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