Chadwick's Wife Shares Why She Brought His Shoes to His Walk of Fame
Chadwick Boseman Gets a Walk of Fame Star as His Wife Shares Why She Brought His “Beautiful” Shoes
Chadwick Boseman’s legacy received another heartfelt tribute as his wife, Simone Ledward-Boseman, accepted his posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. While the ceremony was already emotional, one detail stood out to everyone in attendance: the pair of black shoes she placed next to his newly unveiled star.
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To many, the gesture seemed symbolic. To Simone, it was deeply personal.
She explained that she brought the shoes simply because they were some of Chadwick’s favorites. He wore them often, and the worn soles still reflect their history. “I just thought they were beautiful shoes,” she said. “They reminded me of a lot of looks he had, and I felt they were the best ones to bring today.”
The ceremony, held on November 20 in Los Angeles, brought together family, friends, and colleagues who knew Boseman both as an artist and as a person. His brothers Kevin and Derrick were present, as were his Black Panther costars Michael B. Jordan and Letitia Wright. Director Ryan Coogler and actress Viola Davis also attended and spoke during the presentation. Even Disney CEO Bob Iger made an appearance to honor the star whose work has become a defining part of Marvel history.
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Throughout the event, speakers reflected on Boseman’s talent, his discipline, and the spiritual depth he carried into every role. Davis shared memories from their time on the set of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, while Coogler expressed how Boseman reshaped his view of filmmaking during their years of collaboration on Black Panther. But it was Simone’s words that gave everyone a closer look into the private wisdom Boseman carried in his everyday life.
She described what she called Chadwick’s “instructions for creative work,” emphasizing how he protected his energy and stayed grounded. “You can center yourself and take the pressure off being constantly available,” she shared. While he had a strong team supporting him, she said Chadwick often had to be the one to guard his own peace, and she continues to hold onto that lesson.
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Chadwick Boseman became a global icon for his portrayal of King T’Challa in Black Panther, but his career stretched far beyond the Marvel universe. He portrayed historical figures like Jackie Robinson, James Brown, and Thurgood Marshall with a level of intention that made each role unforgettable. Still, according to Simone, he didn’t spend time thinking about his legacy.
“He focused on the work,” she said. “I don’t think he thought about what he was leaving behind. He cared about what the work meant to the people who would experience it.”
Today, that work continues to inspire millions around the world. His Walk of Fame star — the 2,828th to be added — now serves as a permanent reminder of the power, purpose, and intention he carried into everything he created.
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