While it seems like the majority of actors and singers have gotten stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, that isn't actually the case. Brad Pitt doesn't have a star, for example, even though he has been working steadily for several decades. The big moment can definitely feel emotional. This was the case for Christina Applegate, who cried at her ceremony due to her diagnosis of M.S.
Sometimes, celebs will get a Hollywood Walk of Fame star several years after they have passed away. According to the official website, celebrities can only receive a star when it has been a minimum of two years after death. There are several actors and singers who have gotten Hollywood Walk of Fame stars a long time after their sad deaths.
8 Paul Walker Received A 2023 Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star
In June 2022, it was announced that beloved actor Paul Walker would get a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in the 2023 ceremony. According to The Guardian, the actor was driving a Porsche Carrera GT at over 100mph in 2013. The car actually lit on fire, which was terrifying to hear about.
Walker left behind his daughter Meadow. His celebrity friends and fans alike are still devastated by his sudden death. His Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony happened a decade after his passing.
7 Carrie Fisher Was Given The Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star In May 2023
Carrie Fisher's 2016 death was incredibly tragic. According to People, she had a heart attack while on a plane headed for London. The world mourned the terrible loss along with her daughter Billie Lourd, who was only 24 at the time.
Carrie Fisher's Walk of Fame ceremony included Mark Hamill, who co-starred with her in Star Wars, and Lourd. According to NBC News, her ceremony was on May 4th, 2023 as a nod to Star Wars. Lourd shared a sweet and funny story:
“My mom used to say you weren’t actually famous until you became a Pez dispenser. Well, people eat candy out of her neck every day. I say you aren’t actually famous until you get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. My mom is a double-whammy — a Pez dispenser and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame now. Mama, you’ve made it.”
6 Selena Quintanilla Got A Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star In 2017
People reported in November 2017 that Selena Quintanilla got her Hollywood Walk of Fame star 22 years following her terrible death. Eva Longoria was there and she said of the singer, "this star isn’t only for Selena,” Longoria continued. “It’s for every Latina who’s out there, who has ever had a dream. Growing up there was no reflection of me anywhere, not on TV, not in movies, not in music, and it was as if someone like me didn’t exist in American mainstream.”
There have been several TV shows and movies that honor Selena's legacy. The 1997 movie Selena stars Jennifer Lopez in the title role. Christian Serratos also played the singer in the 2020 TV show Selena: The Series.
5 Ray Liotta Received A Hollywood Walk Of Fame Honor In May 2023
Ray Liotta passed away in his sleep in May 2023 and according to Metro.co.uk, Liotta was given a star in February 2023. Karsen Liotta, Liotta's daughter, was there along with Jacy Nittolo, who was engaged to Liotta at the time of his death.
Metro.co.uk reported that this ceremony was "emotional" for the actor's family members. Karsen said in her speech, ‘"’m so touched to be accepting this honour on behalf of my dad. I couldn’t be more proud of him. He was a one-of-a-kind actor, and the best friend, brother and father anyone could ask for. I lucked out with you. If you have a Ray in your life, you’re lucky. Thank you for your work, and the imprint you left on me and all of those who love you."
4 Jenni Rivera Was Given At The Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star Alongside Paul Walker
Jenni Rivera was a talented singer who died in December 2012 in a plane that crashed. ABC 7 reported in June 2022 that she would receive a star on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame in the same ceremony as Paul Walker in 2023. Rivera was known for her popular music in Mexico.
According to ABC 7, Ellen K, who is the Walk of Fame chairwoman, explained, "The Selection Panel, made up of fellow Walk of Famers, hand-picks a group of honorees each year that represent various genres of the entertainment world. The panel thoughtfully selected these talented individuals, and we can't wait to celebrate them as they become part of Hollywood's history with the unveiling of their star on the world's most famous walkway!"
3 Steve Irwin Was Given A Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star In 2018
Steve Irwin passed away in 2006 and was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018, which was several years after his sad death. He was famous for his love of animals and people called him "The Crocodile Hunter" thanks to the TV series that he starred in.
According to Mashable.com, his family attended the ceremony, including his children Bindi and Robert and his wife Terri. Bindi Irwin said at the ceremony, "Dad changed the world by reaching out to people through their television screens to bring them on the adventure of a lifetime. To have his name on a Hollywood Star means the world as we carry on his important work."
2 Juanita Moore Got A Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star 9 Years After Her Death
Juanita Moore passed away in 2014 when she was 99 years old. She was most famous for starring in the movie Imitation of Life, which was released in 1959. She played a woman raising her kids on her own named Annie Johnson. While she died in 2014, she was given a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2023.
Moore was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for playing Annie in Imitation of Life. She was the subject of the documentary A Star Without a Star: The Untold Juanita Moore Story, which was released in 2022.
1 Nipsey Hussle Got A Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star In 2022
According to American Songwriter, rapper Nipsey Hussle got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in August 2022. This was a meaningful day since this is when he would have turned 37 years old. Hussle was only 33 when he died as a result of gun violence in March 2019.
Some of Hussle's most beloved songs include "Blue Laces 2," "Hussle in the House," and "Ocean Views." He has a daughter named Emani Asghedom who is now 14 years old.
