Quick summary
- Michael J. Fox gave a speech at the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony for his friend George Stephanopoulos and Robin Roberts on Thursday.
- His son Sam, who rarely appears in public, stood beside him and posed for a photo with the honourees.
- Fox joked that Stephanopoulos should consider running for president in 2028.
- According to HELLO!, Stephanopoulos has served on the board of the Michael J. Fox Foundation since 2014.
Michael J. Fox turned a Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony into a tribute to a friend of more than a decade on Thursday, delivering a speech that mixed warmth with a joke about a White House run. The Back to the Future star appeared with his son Sam at the double-star event for George Stephanopoulos and Robin Roberts, the co-anchors of Good Morning America, according to HELLO!.
What Michael J. Fox said about George Stephanopoulos
Fox spoke about a long friendship that extends to their families. HELLO! reports that the two men’s children are close and that the families have holidayed together several times, including in Greece.
He described Stephanopoulos as someone who takes his job seriously and is proud of what he does. Fox also said he had seen the anchor stop to talk with viewers and leave them happier than before. Then came the punchline: Stephanopoulos, he suggested, should think about running for president in 2028. “Think about it, it would work,” Fox said, laughing, as quoted by HELLO!.
The link between the two goes beyond friendship. Stephanopoulos has sat on the board of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research since 2014, per the same report.
Why Roberts and Stephanopoulos were honoured
The pair received a shared star for their work in broadcasting. In a statement quoted by HELLO!, producer Ana Martinez said they had become trusted voices in American journalism, connecting with audiences through integrity, compassion and a commitment to storytelling. She called it a privilege to honour the two with a double star.
Sam Fox steps out beside his father
Much of the attention fell on Sam, 37, who is seldom seen at public events. HELLO! says he stayed mostly on the sidelines but joined his father for a photo with Stephanopoulos and his family in front of the new star. Fox wore all black over a grey T-shirt, while Sam chose beige trousers, a navy shirt and large tinted glasses.
Sam works as a producer, with credits on projects including Dead Boy Detectives and Good Grief, according to HELLO!. The outlet also reports that he married Molly Milstein in an intimate New York ceremony in October 2025, with his parents, Fox and Tracy Pollan, and his sisters Aquinnah, Schuyler and Esmé present.
Fox on raising children alongside Parkinson’s
HELLO! also revisited comments Fox made to People about family life with Parkinson’s disease. He said his children simply adapt: if he reaches for something, they help and carry on. In his words, they have learned empathy, resilience and how to separate what matters from what does not, including vanity.
He added that living with a chronic condition resembles parenting, because the sense of unsteadiness never goes away. “There are no moments you have frozen in amber,” he said, urging people to appreciate the present and be ready for what comes next.
Readers can find more of our coverage in the Michael J. Fox tag archive, including a recent piece on Fox marking daughter Esmé’s 25th birthday and one on the Michael J. Fox Foundation’s DBS guide with Medtronic.
What happens next
No new public appearances were announced in the reports we could read. Roberts and Stephanopoulos now have their shared star, and Stephanopoulos remains on the Foundation’s board.
Frequently asked questions
Who was honoured at the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony?
Good Morning America co-anchors George Stephanopoulos and Robin Roberts received a double star for their contributions to broadcasting.
Why did Michael J. Fox speak at the ceremony?
He is a longtime friend of Stephanopoulos, who has been on the board of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research since 2014, according to HELLO!.
Who is Sam Fox?
Sam is Michael J. Fox’s eldest child, a 37-year-old producer who rarely appears at public events.
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