Watch: David Beckham receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

"He praised his work ethic and dedication."

— Tom Cruise , Celebrity

""The ball was in the air for just 3 1/2 seconds...""

— Tom Cruise , Celebrity

""As it turns out, earning a star takes a little more than surviving the late '90s box office...""

— Victoria Beckham , Celebrity

""I'm so grateful for your friendship...""

— David Beckham , Athlete

"I give thanks to this country, to the fans that embraced us, the people that welcomed us and made our adventure so much fun."

— David Beckham , Athlete

"David changed the face of American soccer when he signed with the Galaxy, creating an excitement for the sport that had never been seen."

— Tom Cruise , Celebrity

"My husband has achieved the extraordinary."

— Victoria Beckham , Celebrity

"I actually can’t believe it. I remember walking in Hollywood and looking for the stars, and all these years later, knowing that I’ll have my own star, it’s a huge honor."

— David Beckham , Athlete

"I am proud of the role I have played in bringing the sport to a wider American audience."

— David Beckham , Athlete

"Beckham's determination and influence on the sport."

— Tom Cruise , Celebrity

"His loyalty and commitment to family and friends."

— Victoria Beckham , Celebrity

"His (Beckham's) is a Hollywood story. A boy who believed in something bigger than himself, had to work for every opportunity he received, went on to influence his sport, shaped culture around the world and created opportunities for generations who followed."

— Tom Cruise , Celebrity

"I was obsessed with action heroes, so to stand here in front of my friend Tom Cruise – the greatest movie star of our time – is quite frankly mind blowing."

— David Beckham , Athlete

"The fact that mine and Victoria’s first movie date was Jerry Maguire is a pretty mad full circle moment."

— David Beckham , Athlete

"I’ve always been a dreamer, but I could never have imagined that an honour like this would come to a working-class English soccer player like me."

— David Beckham , Athlete