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By Taylor HendersonJune 21 2019 / 2:55 PM
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Taylor Henderson is a PRIDE.com contributor. This proud Texas Bama studied Media Production/Studies and Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, where he developed his passions for pop culture, writing, and videography. He's absolutely obsessed with Beyoncé, mangoes, and cheesy YA novels that allow him to vicariously experience the teen years he spent in the closet. He's also writing one! 
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Category is: Walk of Famer!
Gender-bending acting and style icon Billy Porter is receiving his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, reports Broadway.com. Porter will be honored for his work on stage and television, including his Golden Globe-nominated role as Pray Tell in FX's Pose and his Tony-winning performance as Lola in Kinky Boots.

    

"I'm in #hollywood for good now bitches!" Porter tweeted.
\u201cI\u2019m in #hollywood for good now bitches! @LAWalkOfFame @Variety #Hollywoodwalkoffame https://t.co/k9FA25O6oW\u201d
 — Billy Porter (@Billy Porter)
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The Los Angeles induction ceremony will be announced at a later date. 
So well deserved! Congrats Billy!

        
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