Musicians, actors and athletes are among the inductees for the 20th class of the California Hall Of Fame announced Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
The historic 20th class includes San Francisco Giants legend and all-time MLB career home run leader Barry Bonds, former U.S. House speaker Nancy Pelosi, late comedian and actor Robin Williams, and legendary metal rock band Metallica.
Each inductee of the 2026 class, the final one under the Newsom administration, will be formally enshrined during a December ceremony at the California Museum.
“For 20 years, the California Hall of Fame has celebrated the extraordinary people who make this state what it is,” Newsom said in a news release. “This historic class reflects the very best of California and what’s possible when people have the courage to think big and make a difference. Their legacy will inspire the next generation to keep pushing boundaries and showing the world what Californians can do.”
Here is the full 2026 class:
Edward Asner (1929-2021): Emmy-winning actorAndy Beckstoffer: Vineyard ownerBarry Bonds: Former San Francisco Giants player and all-time MLB career home run leaderBetty Charbonnet Reid Soskin (1921-2025): Oldest full-time National Park Service ranger, who retired at 100-years-oldDominique Crenn: Chef and co-owner of Atelier Crenn in San FranciscoGuillermo del Toro: Academy Award-winning directorShephard Fairey: Street artist, graphic designer and activistMaxine Hong Kingston: AuthorDiane Ladd (1935-2025): Three-time Academy Award nomineeHuey Lewis: Front man of Grammy Award-winning band Huey Lewis and the NewsFelicitas Mendez (1916-1998): ActivistMetallica: Legendary metal rock bandJoni Mitchell: Singer and songwriterNancy Pelosi: Former Speaker of the HouseBonnie Raitt: Grammy Award-winning singerRob and Michele Reiner (1927-2025/1955-2025): Rob was a director and actor and his wife Michele was a film producer. Both were founding board members of the American Foundation for Equal RightsSusie Tompkins Buell: Co-founder of Bay Area brands Esprit and The North FaceRobin Williams (1951-2014): Legendary comedian and actor known for roles in “Good Will Hunting,” “Dead Poets Society,” “Mrs. Doubtfire,” and “Aladdin.”
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