Mario Lopez Makes Rare Public Appearance With Wife and All 3 Kids for a Special Occasion
By Carly Silva,
4 hours ago
Mario Lopez officially has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!
On Thursday, Oct. 10, the actor and TV personality was granted a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in a touching ceremony attended by his wife, Courtney , as well as the couple's three children: Gia , 14, Dominic , 11, and Santino , 5.
The Access Hollywood host was all smiles in the photos with his family at the joyful ceremony, which happened to take place on his 51st birthday, giving Lopez double the cause for celebration.
As seen in the photos from Thursday's event, the Saved by the Bell alum looked dapper as always, wearing a blue suit with a crisp white shirt underneath.
His wife, 41, was dressed in a stylish jumpsuit featuring a sheer cap-sleeved corset top and black wide-leg pants.
Their teenage daughter was all dolled up for the event, sporting a light blue midi dress, while her younger brothers matched their dad's energy in a simple, classic suits.
Gia Lopez, Dominic Lopez, Mario Lopez, Courtney Laine Mazza and Santino Lopez attend a ceremony honoring Mario Lopez With A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame on October 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Before Lopez's star was officially unveiled, he made a heartwarming speech about his family, expressing how much he loves his role as a father.
"Today, I happen to be turning 51 years old and I'm still blessed to be doing what I love the most. Only now, what I love most is being a dad," he said on Thursday.
"As great an honor as it is to submit my family name here, what Iâm most proud of is that my kids are here to see thisâso they know that if they donât just spend their time but use their time, they can achieve anything they want in their lives."
Lopez also gave a special shoutout to his pal Mark Wahlberg , who was also present at the ceremony, as well as those who have helped him throughout his career: late legends Norman Lear and Dick Clark .
He also declared earlier on in his speech, "This is the best birthday ever."
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