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Si’s a star in Hollywood

Walk of Fame honour is unveiled in LA

- BY KIM CARR kim.carr@reachplc.com

SIMON Cowell beamed with pride as Hollywood gave him its highest honour, a star on the Walk Of Fame.

The X Factor boss posed by it with son Eric, four, and said: “I remember the first time I came to Hollywood thinking it was the most magical place. Now I’m looking at this, it is so surreal.

“If anyone says fame is a bad thing, I don’t know what you’re talking about – it’s the best thing.”

The unveiling was watched by his partner Lauren Silverman, 41, and her first son Adam, 12, plus celebrity pals Amanda Holden, 47, Alesha Dixon, 39, and new X Factor judge Louis Tomlinson, 26.

Simon, 58, thanked his “rock” Lauren for supporting him, particular­ly after the death of his mother Julie in 2015.

He said only his mum and dad would have got a “bigger kick” from his LA accolade.

He said: “I have a feeling they are looking down, and now I can look over to my son Eric and say, ‘Maybe one day you’ll get one of these as well’.”

After the ceremony, Simon celebrated with a party at Hollywood restaurant, Ago.

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Simon and Eric stand with star BOYS CLUB PROUD Simon with Adam. Eric and Lauren at unveiling
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