Actors pay for Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Recently Deepika Padukone got the rare honor when she was chosen as one of the celebrity for Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
This is making all the fans happy but what came as a surprise is that celebrities pay huge bucks to get selected for Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
A source shares " Walk of Fame honours individuals in six categories: motion pictures, television, recording, radio, live performance, and sports entertainment. Interestingly, anyone can nominate a celebrity for a star, but the nominee must give their formal consent to be considered."
The source continued "To qualify, the nominee must have demonstrated longevity in the entertainment industry, with at least five years of active work. They are also expected to have earned awards or nominations and participated in philanthropic efforts."
The source revealed "Yes, receiving a star comes with a hefty price tag. In addition to a $250 (approx. Rs 22 thousand) application fee, there is a $75,000 (approx. Rs 64 lakh) sponsorship fee required upon selection. This fee covers the creation, installation, and ongoing maintenance of the star on the Walk of Fame."
Revealing the deciding factor, the source added "Each year, several hundred nominations are submitted. A dedicated selection committee, composed of six Walk of Fame honourees (one per category) and a chairperson (also a Walk of Famer), convenes in June to evaluate applications and select the recipients. Once a celebrity is chosen, they are given two years to schedule their ceremony. Otherwise, their nomination expires."
The source elaborated "their star. The placement is determined by the committee, and once installed, the star remains in that location permanently. While celebrities don’t control the location, they can choose who speaks on their behalf during the unveiling ceremony. There’s no formal rule regarding who can speak, though many stars opt for close friends or industry colleagues."
The source continued "Though uncommon, some celebrities do receive more than one star. American actor and musician Gene Autry currently holds the record with stars in all five eligible categories.The iconic landmark was established in 1960 and has since added over 2,000 stars along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street, celebrating the achievements of renowned celebrities."