Ke Huy Quan, the Academy Award-winning actor cherished for his childhood roles, was honored with a hand and footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre, just days before his new action comedy "Love Hurts" is expected to hit the cinemas on February 7. Quan's return to the spotlight after a lengthy hiatus has been marked by critical acclaim, including a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Golden Globe, and an Oscar for his part in "Everything Everywhere All at Once," as reported by KTLA.
The ceremony, which took place on Monday, was nothing short of a nostalgic affair as it brought together Quan's castmates from 1985's adventure film "The Goonies." Quan's earlier work includes roles in classics such as "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" and the sitcom "Head of the Class." The event was made even more touching as Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, who directed Quan in his Oscar-winning role, joined to commemorate his career achievements. According to a statement obtained by NBC Los Angeles, Quan got emotional reflecting on the reality of attaining a dream that once felt out of reach, saying "and now here we are, more than 40 years later, and not only am I acting again, but that crazy dream actually came true."
Quan's journey from a childhood actor experiencing early success with films like "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" and "The Goonies," to re-establishing his career is a testament to his resilience. Josh Brolin, Quan's former "Goonies" co-star, praised him during the ceremony, “You have that midas touch, my friend, and you have it because you have that heart of gold that you've always had," as stated to USA Today.
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