By Valerie Milano
Hollywood, CA (The Hollywood Times) 4/25/25 — On Friday, April 25, 2025, Michelle Pfeiffer was honored with a hand and footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre, cementing her status as a Hollywood legend. The event took place during the 16th annual TCM Classic Film Festival, a fitting tribute to an actress whose career has spanned over five decades.
Pfeiffer, 66, was joined by her husband, television producer David E. Kelley, and former co-stars Dakota and Elle Fanning. The Fanning sisters have shared the screen with Pfeiffer in the 2001 film I Am Sam and the 2019 fantasy sequel Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. The trio is set to reunite in the upcoming Apple TV+ miniseries Margo’s Got Money Troubles, which they are producing alongside Nicole Kidman.
The ceremony featured a screening of The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989), a film that earned Pfeiffer an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe for Best Actress. Her performance as a lounge singer opposite Jeff and Beau Bridges remains one of her most iconic roles. Ben Mankiewicz, TCM Primetime Anchor and Official Host of the TCM Classic Film Festival, praised Pfeiffer’s ability to blend elegance with depth, capturing the complexity in every character she portrays.
Throughout her illustrious career, Pfeiffer has starred in a diverse array of films, including Scarface, Dangerous Liaisons, Batman Returns, Hairspray, Mother!, and Marvel’s Ant-Man series. Her portrayal of Ruth Madoff in HBO’s The Wizard of Lies earned her an Emmy nomination, and she received critical acclaim for her role as Betty Ford in Showtime’s The First Lady.
In addition to her acting accolades, Pfeiffer remains active in the industry as a producer and entrepreneur. She is currently involved in several high-profile projects, including starring in and producing the Yellowstone spin-off series The Madison for Paramount+, and appearing in the holiday comedy Oh. What. Fun. She continues to promote her fragrance line, Henry Rose, and shares glimpses of her personal life and philanthropy on social media.
The hand and footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre is a rare honor, recognizing an artist’s enduring impact on the film industry. Michelle Pfeiffer’s legacy is now forever etched in Hollywood history, a testament to her talent, versatility, and lasting influence.
