SNL’s Kenan Thompson Gets A Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame

Kenan Thompson will be getting a star thanks to his record in television.

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The actor was celebrated by “All That” co-star, Josh Server on Instagram.

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The news first broke in 2021 after a list of honorees was released.

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The comedian ended his marriage to Evangeline in 2021.

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He did not file for divorce until May in New York.

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The former lovebirds share two daughters whom they are co-parenting.

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Thompson spoke about the end of SNL recently.

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The actor believes the show will end when his boss, Lorne Michaels is almost 80.

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Michaels hinted at retiring in 2024 during an interview with Gayle King.

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