Fellow Mexican singing star Gloria Trevi spoke at the 11:30 a.m. ceremony in front of the Capitol Records building. Rivera’s five children —Jacqie, Johnny, Chiquis, Jenicka and Michael — accepted the star.
Trevi said she was honored to speak at the event “honoring and celebrating the beautiful life of a brilliant, distinguished woman.”
Rivera “lives through all of us who love her and admire her,” Trevi said.
FILE – In this March 8, 2012, file photo, Mexican-American singer and reality TV star Jenni Rivera poses during an interview in Los Angeles. Jenni Rivera Enterprises said Tuesday, June 18, 2019, that it has partnered with production companies Mucho Mas Media and De Line Pictures to develop a film based on Rivera’s life. Rivera died in December 2012 in a plane crash, at age 43. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)
The star is the 2,783rd since the completion of the Walk of Fame in 1961 with the initial 1,558 stars. Other recording artists with stars in front of the Capitol Records building include each of the Beatles, Buddy Holly, Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Selena, Neil Diamond, Duran Duran, Alejandro Sanz and Helen Reddy.
“Jenni’s star represents not only her incredible achievements as an artist, but also her resilience, courage, and unwavering spirit that continue to inspire her fans around the world,” said Ana Martinez, the producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Fans attens US-Mexican singer songwriter Jenni Rivera’s posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
US-Mexican singer songwriter Jenni Rivera’s son Johnny Lopez poses on his late mother’ star during her posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
US-Mexican singer songwriter Jenni Rivera’s sister Rosie Rivera (L) and mother Rosa Saavedra pose on Jenni’ star during her posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
View of US-Mexican singer songwriter Jenni Rivera’s star during her posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
US-Mexican singer songwriter Jenni Rivera’s daughter Jenicka Lopez speaks during her late mother’s posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
US-Mexican singer songwriter Jenni Rivera’s daughter Jacqie Rivera speaks during her late mother’s posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
US-Mexican singer songwriter Jenni Rivera’s daughter Jenicka Lopez speaks during her late mother’s posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
US-Mexican singer songwriter Jenni Rivera’s son Michael Rivera speaks during his late mother’s posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
US-Mexican singer songwriter Jenni Rivera’s brother singer Lupillo Rivera poses on his late sister’ star during her posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
US-Mexican singer songwriter Jenni Rivera’s son Johnny Lopez speaks during his late mother’s posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
US-Mexican singer songwriter Jenni Rivera’s sister Rosie Rivera (L) and mother Rosa Saavedra pose on Jenni’ star during her posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
US-Mexican singer songwriter Jenni Rivera’s daughter Chiquis Rivera poses on her late mother’ star during her Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
Mexican singer songwriter Gloria Trevi and Jenni Rivera’s children (L-R) Johnny Lopez, Chiquis Rivera, Jacqie Rivera, Jenicka Lopez and Michael Rivera pose on the star of late US-Mexican singer songwriter Jenni Rivera during her posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
Mexican singer songwriter Gloria Trevi attends late US-Mexican singer songwriter Jenni Rivera’s posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
Mexican singer songwriter Gloria Trevi touches during late US-Mexican singer songwriter Jenni Rivera’s posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
US-Mexican singer songwriter Jenni Rivera’s daughter Chiquis Rivera speaks during her late mother’s Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
Mexican singer songwriter Gloria Trevi and Jenni Rivera’s children (L-R) Johnny Lopez, Chiquis Rivera, Jacqie Rivera, Jenicka Lopez and Michael Rivera pose on the star of late US-Mexican singer songwriter Jenni Rivera during her posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
Mexican singer songwriter Gloria Trevi speaks during late US-Mexican singer songwriter Jenni Rivera’s posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony in front of Capitol Records in Hollywood, California, June 27, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
The self-proclaimed, “La Diva de la Banda,” received 18 Premio lo Nuestro awards, including nine consecutive for best female artist of regional Mexican music, 22 Billboard Latin Music Awards and two Billboard Music Awards.
Rivera released 12 studio albums during her lifetime, with songs on topics ranging from relationships to societal ills.
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“Jenni” and the pop version of “Joyas Prestadas” both topped Billboard’s US Latin music charts, while “Mi Vida Loca,” “La Gran Señora” and the banda version of “Joyas Prestadas” rose to second.
Born Dolores Janney Rivera Saavedra to Mexican immigrant parents in Long Beach on July 2, 1969, Rivera received a degree in business administration from Long Beach City College. She worked in real estate before beginning her music career in 1992.
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