American Pie stars reunite as Eugene Levy gets star on Walk of Fame
Actor Eugene Levy was accompanied by his “second son” as they received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking 25 years since their appearance together in American Pie.
Levy, who alongside his son Daniel co-created the acclaimed comedy series Schitt’s Creek, graciously accepted the honor surrounded by both his real-life and on-screen families.
Expressing regret over Daniel’s absence, the Canadian actor remarked, “My son Daniel couldn’t be here today, sadly.”
Acknowledging the presence of his “second son” Jim, known from American Pie, Levy warmly welcomed Jason, emphasizing his appreciation for his attendance.
In the 1999 hit film and its subsequent sequels, Levy portrayed Noah Levenstein, the father of Jim, played by Biggs, showcasing memorable moments of comedic coming-of-age, including the infamous scene involving a freshly baked apple pie.
The film also featured performances by Jennifer Coolidge, Seann William Scott, and Alyson Hannigan.
Joining Levy for the unveiling of his star on Friday were his on-screen wife from Schitt’s Creek, Catherine O’Hara, and his real-life daughter Sarah Levy, recognized for her role as Twyla Sands on the Emmy-winning TV show.
In light of Daniel’s filming commitments in Bulgaria, Levy humorously likened the situation to a storyline “right out of Schitt’s Creek.”
Sarah Levy introduced her father at the ceremony on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles and recalled visiting him on set when she was a child.
O’Hara, who also starred in Home Alone, described Levy as “a gentleman in every sense of the word”.
“We all know and love Eugene Levy for the wealth of original, thought-provoking, heartfelt, and ridiculously hilarious entertainment he has gifted us for so many years,” she said.
Levy, who also appeared in Cheaper By The Dozen 2 and Father Of The Bride Part II, said “Getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is about as far from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, as you can get”.
He paid tribute to his wife Deborah Divine, saying: “You can’t have your name put on a star in Hollywood Boulevard without someone having your back and Debs had mine for 47 years, there would be no star without you.”
“How rewarding was that, a life spent making people laugh?” he added.
