Anne Hathaway, Bob Iger, Dwayne Johnson and more to be honored at 2026 Disney Legends Awards
Some of Disney's biggest stars, storytellers and leaders will soon officially join the ranks of Disney Legends.
Anne Hathaway, Bob Iger, Dwayne Johnson, the Jonas Brothers and Lin-Manuel Miranda are among 11 honorees being inducted as Disney Legends on Sunday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
"American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest will host the Disney Legends Awards ceremony, which celebrates individuals who have made a lasting impact on The Walt Disney Company and its legacy.
The ceremony is taking place during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, the company's biennial exposition, where it previews upcoming movies, shows, experiences and products, in addition to honoring its history.
The Disney Legends Awards program began in 1987, when actor Fred MacMurray became the first recipient. Including the 2026 class, 329 people have been named Disney Legends.
The most recent class of honorees, in 2024, included Miley Cyrus, Kelly Ripa, Angela Bassett, Jamie Lee Curtis and Harrison Ford.
Other previous honorees include Robin Roberts, Julie Andrews, James Cameron, George Lucas and Robin Williams.
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