Javier Bardem joins Hollywood greats at landmark ceremony

No Comment Video. Javier Bardem joins Hollywood greats at landmark ceremony Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 17/06/2026 - 10:20 GMT+2 Spanish film star Javier Bardem was honoured in Los Angeles on 16 June with a place in the celebrated forecourt of the TCL Chinese Theatre, a distinction reserved for some of cinema's biggest names. The Academy Award winner left his handprints and footprints in wet cement before adding an unusual personal touch by pressing his nose into the slab, a first for the landmark event. Speaking before guests and media, Bardem described the honour as a humbling moment and said it was difficult to believe he was joining so many celebrated figures who had stood on the same spot. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The ceremony highlighted Bardem's enduring influence on international cinema and came as the actor continues to expand his film career. During his speech, he thanked his wife, actress Penélope Cruz, and their children, Leo and Luna, for supporting his artistic journey. Bardem's recent work includes the television series Cape Fear and the film F1: The Movie, while upcoming projects include The Beloved, scheduled for release in Spain in August 2026, and Dune: Part Three, expected in December. The event added another milestone to a career spanning more than three decades across Spanish and international productions. Hollywood Javier Bardem Spain Cinema Los Angeles entertainment Top stories Now playing Next Javier Bardem joins Hollywood greats at landmark ceremony Now playing Next Ukraine: Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia home kills one, injures seven Now playing Next Washington's Lincoln Memorial pool turns green days after renovation Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 17th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next All of Uzbekistan readies to watch history at its first World Cup Now playing Next Kazakhstan’s skies welcome Central Asia’s first Paragliding World Cup Now playing Next Lionel Messi scores first World Cup hat trick in 3-0 win over Algeria Now playing Next Air passengers to enjoy free cabin bags as decade-long EU talks end Now playing Next Iran duped Trump into a bad deal, Bolton warns Now playing Next 'Spider-Man of Yemen' dies after fall into volcanic crater Now playing Next Iran declares victory and Israel digs in as US deal faces first test Now playing Next Singer Oliver Tree among six killed in helicopter incident Now playing Next Watch: Cash, power, and politics—inside Gianni Infantino’s World Cup empire Now playing Next France is releasing millions of sterile insects to fight tiger mosquitoes Now playing Next One killed in Russian drone strike on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Now playing Next Tashkent International Investment Forum opens amid high-level diplomacy and business talks ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment UK lions predict England's World Cup fate No Comment Watch: German chancellor surprises Trump with 'Trump 47' football jersey at G7 No Comment Humanoid robots join models at fashion show in Seoul No Comment Crowds flock to JR's giant cave installation on Paris' Pont Neuf Europe Today G7 leaders press Trump on Ukraine as summit wraps up Nature Fisherman wrestles great white shark to free it from hook Europe News EU Parliament rejects member states’ first draft of long-term budget Europe News Russia says yacht making 'dangerous approach' in Channel prompted warning shots Europe News Kyiv seeks license to produce Patriot systems for Ukraine and Europe Switzerland UN says 2.4m refugees will need resettling in 2027 and warns of shortage of options Business Line Industrial zones attract manufacturers and logistics investment Russia Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crashes during training flight ADVERTISEMENT Europe News MEPs approve EU-US trade deal despite Trump’s new trade war threats Europe in Motion Education: Where in the EU has the most early school dropouts? Art Anish Kapoor brings darkness, mirrors and the 'sublime' to London’s Hayward Gallery Earth News 'I'll have to buy new nets': Killer pufferfish are devastating Crete's fishing industry The Cube Fact check: Is the EU fining member states that don't accept migrants? Art A cave for a crowd: French artist JR opens 'Caverne' art work on Pont Neuf bridge in Paris Europe Today WATCH: Bolton says Trump played like violin by Iran No Comment Protesting and cheering as Iran's World Cup match divides diaspora ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT