Greek-American Journalist and “Good Morning America” co-anchor George Stephanopoulos received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame with the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honoring the 65-year-old television anchor on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
His wife, Ali Wentworth, and their two daughters, Elliott and Harper, stood beside him during the ceremony. His longtime co-anchor, Robin Roberts, also received her own star at the same Los Angeles event. Famous friends, including actor Michael J. Fox, co-host Michael Strahan, and actress Niecy Nash-Betts, attended to celebrate the milestone.
Our stars with their stars!
Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos received stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/7x7x2LNb1Q
— ABC News (@ABC) November 5, 2026
Michael J. Fox recalls shared vacations in Greece
Actor Michael J. Fox delivered a tribute speech at the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, highlighting his decades-long personal and philanthropic friendship with George Stephanopoulos. He noted that Stephanopoulos has served on the board of the Michael J. Fox Foundation since its creation in 2000.
The actor joked about the journalist’s early daily schedule, claiming Stephanopoulos calls at 7 a.m. to arrange lunch. He also playfully teased that Stephanopoulos eats dinner at 5:30 p.m. just to avoid paying the restaurant bill.
Michael J. Fox then recalled two family vacations they took together to Greece with their wives, Tracy Pollan and Ali Wentworth. “If you ever want to become invisible, go to Greece with George Stephanopoulos,” Michael J. Fox joked to the laughing crowd.
“Nobody is going to notice you.” He added humorously that Greek fans tear Stephanopoulos’ clothes and cut locks of his hair during encounters. Before concluding, Michael J. Fox joked that he attended the event to announce Stephanopoulos’ 2028 presidential campaign.
Stephanopoulos reflects on decades in broadcast journalism
Taking the podium at the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, George Stephanopoulos expressed deep gratitude for his career at ABC News and his daily television colleagues. He specifically thanked co-anchors Robin Roberts and Michael Strahan for their years of close partnership on the morning broadcast.
Stephanopoulos stated that he never imagined experiencing such an honor, though working on the show feels similar daily. He emphasized the responsibility of delivering major news and greeting millions of American viewers every morning.
Stephanopoulos previously served as a senior advisor to former US President Bill Clinton during his first administration. He joined ABC News as a political analyst in 1996 and became a “Good Morning America” co-anchor in 2009.
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