21 Things You Never Knew About The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
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The Hollywood Walk of Fame is more than just a tourist attraction. There's a rich history behind what has become a famed landmark.
1. The idea for the Walk of Fame was created by a volunteer at the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce named E.M. Stuart in 1953.
2. Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin all have more than one star.
3. The original concept for the Walk of Fame included caricatures of the honorees, but was too complicated to include.
People can receive stars after their deaths, but they must have passed away at least five years before they can be honored.
4. Fictional characters can receive stars too.
Godzilla, Mickey Mouse, Tinkerbell and The Muppets have stars on the Walk of Fame.
5. There are two Harrison Ford's and two Micheal Jackson's with stars.
6. In 1994, 450 stars were removed because of subway construction.
7. At first only four types of artists were considered for nomination.
The four original categories were Motion Pictures, Television, Recording or Music and Radio. Live performance/theater was added in 1984.
8. Construction was delayed by two lawsuits.
A group of property managers filed a lawsuit because of the increased $1.25 million tax assessment in the area. The other was from Charlie Chaplin Jr., who wanted $400,000 because his father had not yet received a star.
9. Anyone can nominate an honoree, but the honoree must agree to the nomination by writing a letter.
10. Gene Autry is the only person with five stars.
11. Honorees are also required to find a sponsor who will pay the $30,000 fee that comes with the star.
This is for the stars construction, cleaning and maintenance.
12. Stars are required to attend their unveiling ceremonies.
The only person who hasn't is Barbra Streisand.
13. Three members of the Dern-Ladd family received their stars at the same time.
14. Muhammad Ali received his star in 2002 and is considered a live performer.
15. Typos happen.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus' star originally said Julia Luis-Dreyfus.
16. The Barrymore family has received six stars on the Walk of Fame.
17. Stanley Kramer, director of The Defiants Ones, Inherit the Wind and Judgment at Nuremberg, was the first to receive a star in 1960.
18. 30 people will receive stars on the Walk of Fame this year.
Sofia Vergara, Will Ferrell, Melissa McCarthy, Jennifer Garner and Pharrell have been selected by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to receive stars.
19. Stars have five years to schedule their unveiling ceremonies.
20. For the Walk of Fame's 50th anniversary celebration, a time capsule was buried underneath it.
21. The first 8 stars were revealed in 1958.
