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Text on screen: Alumna Jenifer Lewis Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, July 15, 2022, Video Courtesy of FOX 2 News, St. Louis

Fox 2 News Newscaster: Actress Jenifer Lewis' star is shining brighter than ever. The Kinloch native received a remarkable honor today that is etched in marble for the world to see.

Person at ceremony said: Jenifer Lewis.

[Lewis appears with others as they unveil her star on the Walk of Fame in Los Angeles.]

Cheers from the crowd.

Newscaster: Jenifer Lewis received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles today. She has appeared in more than 400 television shows including the hit show “Blackish,” 68 movies, 40 animations and four Broadway shows.

[Clip of a TV show with Lewis acting out a scene.]

Newscaster: I spoke with Lewis about her success and her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

[Lewis and presentation group of people with a plaque at the ceremony.]

Lewis: I almost cried. I'm still taking it in. I am over the moon.

[Lewis poses on ground next to her star.]

[Lewis in a hotel room speaking.]

Lewis: I am so appreciative. I just walk around in a state of grace.

Text on Screen: Jenifer Lewis Actress Fox 2 News

Lewis: I'm so grateful. I appreciate this so much. I never gave 100%, I gave 2,000. I am an entertainer. My success is I have a smile on my face. Show business. I gave up many times, but I didn't quit. And let me say to the kids out there - never quit. Dream, dream, dream the dream.

[Footage of Lewis giving commencement speech at Webster University in 2015 at The Muny outdoor theatre in Forest Park, St. Louis. Footage switches to Webster Groves campus landscaping with a Webster University sign, then to the East Academic Building and then an ariel view of the campus.]

Newscaster: Lewis graduated from Webster University where she delivered the commencement address in 2015. The chancellor of Webster said the University couldn't be more proud of Lewis for her star and her advocacy.

[Video of former Chancellor Elizabeth Stroble speaking from her office on campus.]

Text on Screen: Dr. Beth Stroble, Chancellor, Webster University

Stroble: She really cares about the success of humanity, whether it's aids or health issues or poverty or racism. All those topics she has used her voice to amplify what we need to pay attention to.

[Footage of Lewis laying on the ground by her star and holding her plaque in Los Angeles.]

Stroble: This is such a well-deserved star. She is at the top of her career, and she has taken the stairs right to the very top. We are so proud.

Newscaster: Lewis received the coveted star for her illustrious career and television. She attributes her success to her St. Louis roots, specifically, her hometown of Kinloch.

[Lewis speaks from a hotel room.]

Lewis: I did my first talent show in Kinloch in the Catholic school basement. The whole town showed up, and I knew I was loved.

Newscaster: And we'll have more on Lewis' advocacy tonight on Fox 2 News at 10.

Second Fox 2 News newscaster: What memories.

Newscaster: Oh, I know.

Second newscaster: Going back to Kinloch.

Newscaster: She is so excited. Just over the moon. And as she said just grateful, and she thanks the St. Louis community, her family and friends and Kinloch. She is just so humble.

Second newscaster: Oh, looking forward to the story.