48 years after her passing, “Mama” Cass Elliot has finally received a long-awaited star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with singer Michelle Phillips on hand to honor her.
The singer – known for her work with The Mamas & the Papas – died of heart failure in London aged just 32 in 1974.
She has been honored by singers Carnie Wilson, Chynna Phillips, Bijou Phillips, and Mackenzie Phillips, as well as the child of Cass, Owen Elliot-Kugell, Mickey Dolenz, and many others.
Honour: 48 years after her death, ‘Mama’ Cass Elliot has finally received a long-awaited star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with singer Michelle Phillips on hand to honor her
Within reach: She has been honored by singers Carnie Wilson, Chynna Phillips, Bijou Phillips and Mackenzie Phillips, as well as Michelle Phillips, her son Owen Elliot-Kugell, Mickey Dolenz and more
Michelle was the first presenter to speak at the ceremony, wearing dark glasses, a black long-sleeved shirt, black earrings, black pants and black shoes.
“When we first met, Cass and I had our first acid trip. It was in 1965,” Michelle explained.
“We never went down. We bonded. She was my best friend. She gave me the courage to sing when I thought I couldn’t take notes. She was like, “Hey, go ahead. You know I’m going to make it.” And so I took the plunge,” she added.
Presenter: Michelle was the first presenter to speak at the ceremony, wearing dark glasses, a black long-sleeved shirt, black earrings, black pants and black shoes
Acid: ‘When we first met, Cass and I had our first trip on acid. It was in 1965,’ Michelle explained
Other speakers at the ceremony were John Sebastian, Stephen Stills, Owen Elliot-Kugell and Cass’ sister Leah Kunkell.
Michelle and Owen have also posed with Carnie Wilson, Chynna Phillips, Bijou Phillips and Mackenzie Phillips.
Chynna opted for a white t-shirt and brown skirt with a brown hat while Bijou donned a navy mini dress, Owen donned a multicolored maxi dress and Mackenzie wore a black suit with a green scarf.
Speakers: John Sebastian, Stephen Stills, Owen Elliot-Kugell and Cass’ sister Leah Kunkell also spoke at the ceremony.
Smiles: Chynna opted for a white t-shirt and brown skirt with a brown hat while Bijou donned a navy mini dress, Owen donned a multi-coloured maxi dress and Mackenzie wore a black suit with a green scarf
Carnie Wilson opted for a long black dress with white floral prints and black aviator sunglasses for the event.
Carnie also posed with actress Beverly D’Angelo, who once lived at Mama Cass’ former home in Coldwater Canyon.
D’Angelo also attempted to summon the spirit of Mama Cass in a 2011 episode of Celebrity Ghost Stories.
Carnie look: Carnie Wilson opted for a long black dress with white floral prints as well as black aviator sunglasses for the event
Carnie and Beverly: Carnie also posed with actress Beverly D’Angelo, who once lived at Mama Cass’ former home in Coldwater Canyon and attempted to summon her spirit in a 2011 episode of Celebrity Ghost Stories.
Invoke: D’Angelo also attempted to invoke the spirit of Mama Cass in a 2011 episode of Celebrity Ghost Stories
Bijou also brought her eight-year-old daughter, Fianna Francis Masterson, whom she shares with her husband, actor Danny Masterson.
Cass Elliot was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 for her work with The Mamas & The Papas.
She also released five solo albums after the band broke up.
Daughter: Bijou has also brought her eight-year-old daughter Fianna Francis Masterson, whom she shares with husband, actor Danny Masterson
Honored: John Sebastian, Owen Elliot-Kugell, Leah Kunkel, Michelle Phillips, Lou Adler and Stephen Stills attend ‘Mama’ Cass Elliott Star Ceremony
Star: Owen Elliot-Kugell poses next to his mother Cass Elliott’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Cheer: Carnie and Wendy Wilson attend Mama Cass Elliott Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony
Poses: Chynna Phillips, Bijou Phillips, Owen Elliot-Kugell, Mackenzie Phillips and Michelle Phillips attend the unveiling of ‘Mama’ Cass Elliott honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
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