Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street - Walk of Fame Additional Name in Terrazzo Sidewalk- JENNIFER HUDSON

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1 ACCELERATED REVIEW PROCESS - E Office of the City Engineer Los Angeles California To the Honorable Council Of the City of Los Angeles Honorable Members: C. D. No. 13 SUBJECT: Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street - Walk of Fame Additional Name in Terrazzo Sidewalk- JENNIFER HUDSON RECOMMENDATIONS: A. That the City Council designate the unnumbered location situated one sidewalk square southerly of and between numbered locatious 78A and 78a as shown on Sheet #10 of Plan D for the Hollywood Walk of Fame for the installation of the name of Jennifer Hudson at 6262 Hollywood Boulevard. B. Inform the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce of the Council's action on this matter. C. That this report be adopted prior to the date of the ceremony on November 13, FISCAL IMP ACT STATEMENT: No General Fund Impact. All cost paid by permittee. TRANSMITTALS: 1. Unnumbered communication dated October 2,2013, from the Hollywood Historic Trust of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, biographical information and excerpts from the minutes of the Chamber's meeting with recommendations.

2 City Council -2- C. D. No. 13 DISCUSSION: The Walk of Fame Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has submitted a request for insertion into the Hollywood Walk of Fame the name of Jennifer Hudson. The ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13,2013 at 11:30 a.m. The communicant's request is in accordance with City Council action of October 18,1978, under Council File No Following the Council's action of approval, and upon proper application and payment of the required fee, an installation permit can be secured at 201 N. Figueroa Street, 3rd Floor, Counter 23. Respectfully submitted, f!r~l/!i Lemuel M. taco, P.E. Central District Engineer Bureau of Engineering pkt:wof.02 (213) ce: Construction Services Center. Counter 23 Bureau of Street Services Administration

3 ~OllVWOO CHAMBER or: COMMERCE October 2, 2013 Mr. Gary L. Moore Public Works Engineering Att: Lemuel Paco 201 N. Figueroa, 3'" Floor, M.S. 503 Los Angeles, CA Dear Mr. Moore: 11,e Walk of Fame Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce bas approved the below listed name for insertion into the Hollywood Walk of Fame: JENNIFER HUDSON - (Category -RECORDING) Requested star location to be 6262 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the W Hotel Hollywood property situated on the South side of the street The star for JENNIFER HUDSON will be placed in the second row next to the original row closest to the property next to ADAM SANDLER (E) and DIANE LADD (Ji) also in the second row. The stars situated ill the original row where star is near are CHARLES RUGGLES (1SA) to the east and DAVE GARROWAY (18.) to the west 1HE STAR \VILL POINT WT"sT. According to sheet # 10 plan 13788, JENNIFER HUDSON star is in the second row and has no designated number, The dedication ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. Thank you for your cooperation in this request. I look forward to a response from your office soon. The following materials are enclosed: JENNIFER HUDSON'S bio, and the Board of Director's Minutes..r~~.- Ana Martinez Vice President, Media Relations, Producer Walk of Fame cc: Mayor Garcetti Councilman O'Farrell Sally Castro Sgt. Lamont jerrett Leron Gubler Ralph Pipes Top End Canst Carmine Goglia Ruth Busenkell Lisa Kasteler Darin Cohen Hannibal Harris

4 JENNIFER HUDSON -Biography- An Academy Award-winning actress, Grammy Award-winning recording artist and best-selling author.jennifer Hudson is an extraordinary talent. From humble beginnings, Hudson began singing in a small Chicago church where, week after week, she brought the congregation to its feet From there, she's gone on to worldwide acclaim. Hudson was most recently seen starring alongside Terrence Howard in Darrell Roodt's "Winnie Mandela," in which she plays the titular role of activist, politician and ex-wife to South African President and revolutionary Nelson Mandela. Continuing to diversify, Hudson will next appear in director George Tillman J r.'s "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete", which premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival and will be released by lionsgate/codeblack on October nth. The beautifully observed and tremendously moving film features Hudson as a drug-addicted mother, "Gloria," who abandons her son to fend for himself in the projects of New York City for a summer after she's attested. This November, Hudson will return to.the silver screen once more in Fox Searchlight's "Black Nativity," her first musical film since "Dreamgirls." Directed by Kasi Lemmons, Hudson stars alongside Forrest Whitaker, Angela Bassett and Mary J. Blige in the film based on Langston Hughes' gospel musical re-telling of the Bible's nativity story. In late 2012, Hudson also completed production on "Lullaby," an ensemble drama where she appears with Richard Jenkins, Garrett Hedlund and Amy Aclams was also a huge success for Hudson's music career, being honored with the privilege to perform the Presidential Inauguration, Super Bowl XLVII and the Academy Awards in a tribute to movie musicals. In addition, Hudson released her new single "I Can't Describe (The Way I Feel)" produced by Phatrell Willisrns and featuting T.I.. The critically acclaimed track is the first off her new album, which will be released in early Hudson was also honored by the Recording Academy at the Annual Grammy's on the Hill for her philanthropic efforts, specifically with her organization, the Julian D. King Gift Foundation. The same year, Hudson was also honored at VHl's Do Something

5 Awards for her charitable work and will be honored again in October at Variety's Power of Women luncheon with the Samsung Galaxy Impact Award. In February 2013, Hudson was seen in three episodes for a guest starring arc on NBC's acclaimed series, "Smash," as a Broadway star in the show's second season. In April of the same year, Hudson was seen in Lifetime's series of short films centered on the topic of mental illness. "Call Me Crazy," a follow-up to critically acclaimed anthology on the impact of breast cancer "Five," was directed by Ashley Judd. Expanding her talents in the arts, Hudson added author and clothing designer to her list of accomplishments in First in January with the release her New York Times best-selling memoir, "1Got This: How I Changed My Ways, Found Myself and Lost Everything that Weighed Me Down" and then with the launch of her first clothing line the Jennifer Hudson Collection, which debuted on QVC.in September. In April of the same year, Hudson could also be seen back on the big screen in the Farrelly brothers' comedy, "The Three Stooges," in which she played Sister Rosemary. In2007, Hudson won an Academy Award for her role as "Effie" in the smash hit "Dreamgirls," an adaptation of the Broadway musical. Her breakout film performance also garnered a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a BAFTA and an NAACP Image Award. Additional credits include being honored by the Broadcast Film Critics Association, the National Board of Review and being named "Entertainer of the Year" at the Soul Train Awards. Hudson also received an NAACP lrnage Award nomination in 2009 for her role in Fox Searchlight's "The Secret Life of Bees." Directed by Gina Prince Blythewood, the stellar cast included Dakota Fanning, Alicia Keyes and Queen Latifah. Prior to "Bees,". Hudson co-starred in the box office hit "Sex and the City: The Movie," joining the hit television series' original cast of Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis. Hudson has made the same kind of impact in the world of music that she has made in film with the successful release of both of her: Arista Records albums. Her: sophomore album, "I Remember Me," was introduced on March 22, 2011 to rave reviews. The album debuted at No.2 on Billboard's Top 200 and R&:B Albums charts and has since been certified RIAA Gold in the U.S. She went on to receive a 2012 Billboard Music Award nomination for Top R&:B Album as well as taking home two 2012 NAACP Image Awards for Outstsnding Music Video and Outstanding Album. Additional recent

6 collaborations include "Think Like A Man" with Ne-Yo and Rick Ross for the title track of the film and critically acclaimed single "Night Of Your life" with David Guetta for his most recent hit-album "Nothing But The Beat." Hudson's 2008 debut self-titled album won a Grammy Award for "Best R &: B Album," which was presented by one of Hudson's idols, Whitney Houston. She also received three additional nominations including "Best Female R&:B Vocal Performance," "Best R&:B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals" and "Best R&:B Song." 111e album then went on to win three awards at the 1009 NAACP Image Awards including "Best Album." The RIAA Gold Certified album entered Billboard's Top 200 at No.2 and marked the biggest first week sales for an R&:B female entry since 1004 and has since sold over U million albums worldwide to date. In 2009, Jennifer, along with her sister Julia, founded The Julian D. King Gift Foundation in loving memoryofjenniter's nephew and Julia's son, who they lost in As a catalyst for change in children's health, education and welfare, the Foundation exists to provide stability, support and positive experiences for children of all backgrounda so that they will become productive, confident and happy adults. The work of the Foundation is carried out through fund raising events, the content and proceeds of which are used to support and encourage the positive development of children. Jennifer and Julia have thus far hosted four Annual Toy Drives at Christmas for less fortunate children in the Chicago area as well as founding "Hatch Day" in 2011, an annual back-toschool supply drive, which takes place in August on Julian's birthday to make sure all children start their school year with the supplies they need. This year, "Hatch Day" provided backpacks and school supplies for over 6,800 Chicago children in need. Hudson has been the national spokesperson for Weight Watchers since /13

7 Hollywood Chamber of Commerce BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Wedoesday, June 20, 2012 Board Members Attending: Chris Barton, Chair; Abou-Daoud; Assil; Cochran; Chong; Conti; Dadigan;; Folb; Gallogly; Gargano; Goldman; Gonzales; Goodwin; Kalantari; Keyser; Koretz; Lindgren; Marlis; McNulty; Moe; Rheinstein; Savage; Shelton; Stephan; Zarrinnam; Board Member Absent: Druyen; Gorelick; D. Green, H. Green; Hart; Mann; Massie; Ouri; Rembis; Saavedra; See; Smith; Sundher Honorary Board Members Present: Arslanian; Diehl, Farrar, MacJennett; Morrison Staff Present: Gubler; Martinez, Shahenian J) Call to Order The Meeting was called to order at 4:08 pm. VI) 2013 Walk of Fame Selections Martinez discussed the Walk of Fame Committee report. The slate of honorees as selected by the Walk of Fame committee for year 2013 are: MOTION PIC11JRES: Rick Baker,Javier Bardem, Viola Davis, James Franco Ron Howard and Helen Mirren TELEVISION: Matthew Perry Simon Baker, Bryan Cranston, Ellen DeGeneres, Jane Lynch, Katey Saga!and RECORDlNG: The Back Street Boys,Jennifer Hudson, Jane's Addiction, Janis Joplin (posthumous), New Kids on the Block, Usher Raymond IV, Thalia and Luther Vandross (posthumous) LIVE THEATRE/PERFOru,IANCE: Olympia Dukakis and Penn & Teller RADIO: Steve Harvey and "Shot Gun" Tom Kelly Motion by Goldman, seconded by Gallogly to approve the 2013 Walk of Fame honorees as provided by the Walk of Fame Committee. Motion carried. XV) Adiournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:35 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Nicole Shebenian July 12, 2012