The newest class of the California Hall of Fame was announced on Tuesday, featuring a diverse group of inductees who embody California's spirit of resiliency and creativity. Among the nine honorees are iconic actors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis, Olympic athletes Janet Evans and Carl Lewis, author Terry McMillan, cultural historian Riane Eisler, renowned chef Nobuyuki 'Nobu' Matsuhisa, and mariachi ensemble Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles.
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The California Hall of Fame announced its newest class of inductees, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Nobel chef Nobuyuki 'Nobu' Matsuhisa. The ceremony will be held on March 19 at the California Museum in Sacramento.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger, former governor and Hollywood legend, is among the new inductees.
- Jamie Lee Curtis, known for her Oscar-winning performance, is also inducted.
- Nobuyuki 'Nobu' Matsuhisa, renowned chef of the global restaurant chain Nobu, is honored for his contributions to fusion cuisine.
- The class includes Olympic athletes Janet Evans and Carl Lewis, author Terry McMillan, cultural historian Riane Eisler, and mariachi ensemble Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles.
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Jennifer Siebel Newsom released a statement highlighting the inductees' significant contributions to culture and innovation. The class shines a spotlight on Los Angeles as a global hub of culture and innovation. The induction ceremony will be held on March 19 at the California Museum in Sacramento.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, known for his successful career as a bodybuilder, Hollywood actor, businessman, and former Governor of California, was initially left off the preliminary list but was later included. This sparked questions about political payback due to Schwarzenegger's opposition to Newsom's congressional redistricting plan.
Jamie Lee Curtis, an Oscar-winning actress known for her recent role in 'Everything Everywhere All At Once,' has also been a passionate humanitarian throughout her career. The inductees include Olympic athletes Janet Evans and Carl Lewis, author Terry McMillan, cultural historian Riane Eisler, renowned chef Nobuyuki 'Nobu' Matsuhisa, and mariachi ensemble Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles.
The California Hall of Fame was started in 2006 and has over 160 inductees, including César Chávez, Ronald Reagan, Steven Spielberg, Maya Angelou, and Wolfgang Puck. The inductees must have lived in California for at least five years and made achievements benefiting the state, nation, and world.
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