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Steve Carell gives the ultimate 'The Office' stamp of approval to Chris Meledandri with his "World's Best Boss" mug!

1 hour ago June 11, 2026 0:29
Steve Carell shared a delightfully nostalgic moment at the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony when he presented Illumination founder Chris Meledandri with a hilariously fitting gift. Standing at the podium, the actor pulled out a white mug, proudly turning it to reveal the iconic text "World's Best Boss", a brilliant, crowd-pleasing nod to his legendary character Michael Scott from 'The Office'. He revealed that he had the reverse side custom inscribed, before stepping away to hand it over and embrace Meledandri amidst enthusiastic cheers and applause. The star-studded ceremony officially dedicated the star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to Meledandri, honoring his monumental impact on global animation as the visionary force behind powerhouse franchises like 'Despicable Me' and 'Minions'. The event brought out a wave of industry giants. Alongside Carell, who famously voices Gru in Meledandri’s films, Donna Langley (chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment) served as a guest speaker, while emcee Scott Mantz led the celebration alongside notable stars Danny DeVito and Lake Bell who were in attendance to support the prolific producer.

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