The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has given a Golden Buzzer to Simon Cowell.
On Wednesday, the Londoner was honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame with his very own star.
The tribute was the 2,642nd star on the famous walkway.
The 58-year-old, who has been responsible for acts such as One Direction, Westlife, Camila Cabello, and Fifth Harmony, appeared as a judge on American Idol for 9 years, created both X Factor and America’s Got Talent.
At the start of his speech, Simon joked, “Why did this take so long?” before saying, “If anyone says fame is a bad thing, I don’t know what you’re talking about. It’s the best thing in the world.”
The initial winner of American Idol, Kelly Clarkson, also spoke at the ceremony.
“He’s the best friend you can ever have,” she said from the podium, “He’s honest and supportive. Never got the mean [Simon]… I’m still waiting.”
Amongst those in attendance were One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson, Idol alums Katharine McPhee and Adam Lambert, Leona Lewis, Grace Vanderwaal, and the judges from America’s Got Talent, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, and Mel B.
Congrats, Simon — keep shining!
