Just goes to show 'ya what a little bumping and grinding will do for a dude!
One minute, Marky Mark (Kids on the Block) was frenetically perking up his pecs with strenuous bouts of push-ups backstage before sauntering into the glare of the spotlight to entertain a frenzied hip-hop fan base - and in the next - found himself acting in big budget features rustling up Oscar nominations.
If you recall, Wahlberg was nominated for an Academy Award for his so-so acting performance in Martin Scorsese's drama "The Departed".
When it was announced a few days ago that the crotch-grabbing former Calvin Klein model was about to get some true Hollywood respect, he couldn't quite get a handle on it.
A case in point.
When the toothy actor/cum/toy-boy tease with the infectious grin and pecs to die for - was informed that he was being honored with a pristine star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame - he was literally speechless.
With family in tow, gun shy Wahlberg was inclined to turn the speech-making duties over to good pal and confidante - Will Ferrell - when he showed up to acknowledge the - um - kudo?
“I really felt like this was a big practical joke," Wahlberg mumbled, almost embarrassed by an accollade that many equate with the pinnacle of success in their film or TV career.
The ballsy fun-loving comic had no qualms filling in for the Boogie Nights star.
“I’m flattered and honoured to speak on Mark’s behalf," he solemnly started off.
But, a second or two later, Will shifted gears and engaged in a few hi-jinks to the delight of the throngs of fans who turned out to get a glimpse of the action-hero.
“I loved him in all the Bourne movies,” Ferrell joked.
“Just the best.”
Some pooh-poohed Wahlberg's wimpy response to the plaudit - and shook their heads when the cocky producer of HBO's "Entourage" - failed to muster up a quip or two at the podium on that auspicious day.
The B-list actor explained it all away the following day in a bold-faced effort to regain favor with the Chamber of Commerce, all die-hard fans, and his fellow actors.
“The last time I prepared something was actually at the Academy Awards. I wrote a little speech, and obviously, I didn’t win that."
Didn't anyone inform him that he was the only one in-the-running for a star on the "Walk of Fame" in the name of Mark Wahlberg?
Duh!
The coveted place-holder on Hollywood Boulevard was yours for the taking, Marky Mark, no kidding!
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