List of stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame facts for kids
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a famous sidewalk in Hollywood, California. It has more than 2,700 five-pointed stars. These stars honor people who have done amazing things in entertainment.
The stars are given in different categories:
- Motion pictures: For actors, directors, and others in movies.
- Television: For people in TV shows and programs.
- Recording: For singers, musicians, and music producers.
- Radio: For radio hosts and personalities.
- Live performance: For performers in live shows, like theater or magic.
- Sports entertainment: For people in sports entertainment, like wrestling.
A star is added only after a special ceremony takes place. It's not added when someone is just nominated. The stars are listed by the person's last name, just as it appears on their star.
You can find all the stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame website. As of April 30, 2024, there are 2,779 stars on the Walk of Fame!
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A
Many famous people whose last names start with 'A' have stars. For example, Paula Abdul has a star for her music. The famous comedy duo Bud Abbott (from Abbott and Costello) has three stars for his work in movies, radio, and television! Even the brave astronauts of Apollo 11 (like Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., and Michael Collins) have a special group star for their TV appearances.
B
The 'B' section includes stars for many legends. Lucille Ball has two stars, one for movies and one for television, showing how much she achieved. Music groups like the Backstreet Boys and the Beach Boys also have stars for their popular songs. Even cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny have a star!
C
In the 'C' section, you'll find stars for movie stars like James Cagney and Nicolas Cage. Singers like Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera are also honored here. Even the famous car, the Chevrolet Suburban, has a special star!
D
The 'D' section features stars for actors like Matt Damon and Viola Davis. Music icons like Miles Davis and Doris Day are also recognized. And don't forget Donald Duck, who has a star for his movie work!
E
In the 'E' section, you'll find stars for music legends like Sheila E. and Earth, Wind & Fire. Famous TV personalities like Ellen DeGeneres also have their place here. And of course, the creator of Disneyland, Walt Disney, has two stars for his work in movies and television.
F
The 'F' section is home to stars for actors like Sally Field and Harrison Ford. Music groups like Fleetwood Mac are also honored. Even the beloved cartoon character Friz Freleng (who helped create Bugs Bunny and other Looney Tunes) has a star!
G
In the 'G' section, you'll see stars for movie stars like Clark Gable and Greta Garbo. Music artists like Marvin Gaye and Crystal Gayle are also recognized. And a very special star belongs to Godzilla for his monster movies!
H
The 'H' section includes stars for actors like Tom Hanks and Anne Hathaway. Music legends like Jimi Hendrix and Billie Holiday are also honored. The famous director Alfred Hitchcock has two stars, one for movies and one for television.
I
In the 'I' section, you'll find stars for music artists like Ice Cube and Ice-T. The brave animal expert Steve Irwin also has a star for his television work.
J
The 'J' section features stars for actors like Hugh Jackman and Samuel L. Jackson. Music superstars like Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson are also honored.
K
In the 'K' section, you'll find stars for actors like Michael Keaton and Grace Kelly. Music groups like KISS and Kool & the Gang are also recognized. And a very special star belongs to Kermit the Frog for his television work!
L
The 'L' section includes stars for actors like Burt Lancaster and Jennifer Lopez. Music artists like Cyndi Lauper and John Lennon are also honored. Even the famous dog Lassie has a star for her movie work!
M
In the 'M' section, you'll find stars for music icons like Madonna and Barry Manilow. Actors like Shirley MacLaine and Steve McQueen are also recognized. And a very special star belongs to Mickey Mouse for his movie work!
N
The 'N' section includes stars for actors like Paul Newman and Jack Nicholson. Music artists like New Edition and Olivia Newton – John are also honored. And a very special star belongs to the boy band *NSYNC for their music.
O
In the 'O' section, you'll find stars for actors like Maureen O'Hara and Edward James Olmos. Music artists like Roy Orbison and Ozzy Osbourne are also recognized.
P
The 'P' section includes stars for actors like Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Pratt. Music artists like Pink and Elvis Presley are also honored. And a very special star belongs to Winnie the Pooh for his movie work!
Q
In the 'Q' section, you'll find stars for actors like Dennis Quaid and Anthony Quinn. Music groups like Queen and the late Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla are also recognized.
R
The 'R' section includes stars for actors like Daniel Radcliffe and Ryan Reynolds. Music artists like Bonnie Raitt and Lionel Richie are also honored. And a very special star belongs to Rin Tin Tin, the famous dog actor.
S
In the 'S' section, you'll find stars for actors like Susan Sarandon and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Music artists like Shakira and Britney Spears are also recognized. And a very special star belongs to The Simpsons for their television show!
T
The 'T' section includes stars for actors like Elizabeth Taylor and John Travolta. Music artists like The Temptations and Tina Turner are also honored. And a very special star belongs to Tinker Bell for her movie work!
U
In the 'U' section, you'll find stars for music artists like Carrie Underwood and Usher.
V
The 'V' section includes stars for actors like Sofia Vergara and King Vidor. Music artists like Ritchie Valens and Bobby Vinton are also honored.
W
In the 'W' section, you'll find stars for actors like Mark Wahlberg and John Wayne. Music artists like Barry White and Stevie Wonder are also recognized. And a very special star belongs to Woody Woodpecker for his movie work!
X
There are no entries in the 'X' section yet.
Y
In the 'Y' section, you'll find stars for music artists like "Weird Al" Yankovic and Dwight Yoakam. Actors like Loretta Young and Robert Young are also recognized.
Z
The 'Z' section includes stars for movie producers like Darryl F Zanuck and Richard D Zanuck. Actors like Renee Zellweger and composers like Hans Zimmer are also honored.
See also
- List of actors with Hollywood Walk of Fame motion picture stars
- List of fictional characters with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
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