Thursday, April 30, 2009

Matlin Gets Her Star

Actress Marlee Matlin will get her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next Wednesday. Long-time friend Henry Winkler and the president of Disney/ABC Television Group will take part in the ceremony along with children from the International Center of Deafness & the Arts. Matlin’s star will go in front of Musso & Frank Grill on Hollywood Boulevard. She’s also due to pick up the Mary Pickford Award at the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation’s Women of Distinction luncheon. The youngest to win the best actress Academy Award, Matlin's autobiography titled I’ll Scream Later hit store shelves just three weeks ago.