Willem Dafoe honoured with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Known for films like "The Lighthouse," "Spider-Man" and more recently, "Poor Things," the 68-year-old actor said he hopes his art makes the world a better place.

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00:00 Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Willem Kempel!

00:05 [Cheering]

00:10 You know, it's wonderful to be part of this community of artists and entertainers,

00:15 people that, by sharing their experience, imagining others' perspectives,

00:22 telling stories, and musing on what is, was, and most importantly could be,

00:28 they make us feel closer to each other and connect us,

00:32 particularly needed in these detached, technology-driven, and divisive times.

00:39 One word-for-word talking point I got from the people here.

00:44 It said, "Willem has been called one of the greatest American actors in our lifetime."

00:49 I'll call him that. I'll go as far as to say he is the greatest American actor in our lifetime.

00:57 You cannot compare his career to anyone's, truthfully.

01:02 So it is our fortune to have him, and I personally am forever grateful.

01:06 [Music]

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01:15 [BLANK_AUDIO]

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