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How Does Someone Get a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

Applying for a star on the Walk of Fame is a rather simple process, but getting selected is a bit more complicated.

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Daniel Ganninger
May 17, 2025
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More than 2,800 stars line the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California. The stars represent the contributions of people in the entertainment industry in five different categories: motion pictures, broadcast television, radio, music, and live or theater performances. But how do these people in the entertainment industry get to have their names im…

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