Mark Wahlberg Gets Star on Walk of Fame

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Mark Wahlberg was honored with a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood today, becoming the 2,414th person to receive the honor. Wahlberg next appears opposite Will Ferrell in the comedy "The Other Guys," opening Aug. 6.

Ferrell introduced his co-star, joking, "I first became a fan of his from his workout videos. And I loved him in the 'Bourne' movies."

Taking the stage, the former rap star and underwear model referenced his past careers and thanked "all the people gutsy enough to put me in movies." At one point, Wahlberg brought to the stage his nearly 2-year-old son, who proceeded to play with the microphone during the speech. Wahlberg wrapped up by saying, "I gotta get this kid something to eat, so I'm gonna go now."

Wahlberg made his feature-film debut for director Penny Marshall in "Renaissance Man" and earned an Oscar nomination for "The Departed." Other films include "Max Payne," "The Perfect Storm," and "The Italian Job." He also serves as an executive producer on the HBO series "Entourage," "In Treatment," "How to Make It in America," and the upcoming "Boardwalk Empire."