Deepika Padukone Joins Hollywood’s Iconic 2026 Elite

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has named Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2026, placing her alongside global names like Emily Blunt, Demi Moore, and Rachel McAdams. It’s a first for any Indian actress. Motion pictures category. No fanfare needed, her work did the talking.

But Deepika’s recognition on the global stage didn’t come out of nowhere. From Time Magazine naming her one of the 100 most influential people in 2018 to her calm, commanding presence on global stages, the FIFA World Cup trophy launch, the Oscars stage introducing Naatu Naatu, she’s been slowly redefining what it means to be an international Indian actor. No gimmicks. Just presence, precision, and consistency.

Her Hollywood debut came with xXx: Return of Xander Cage back in 2017, but she didn’t rush to cash in on it. She chose her pace. Now, she’s back in action with Atlee’s next film opposite Allu Arjun, playing a warrior. A far cry from glam-doll roles. After that, she steps into the much-hyped sequel of Kalki 2898 AD. She’s not chasing trends, she’s building her own timeline.

So here she is: a South Asian name carved into the streets of Hollywood, not just for crossing over, but for doing it her way. Quiet moves. Loud impact.