The list of Hollywood Walk of Fame star recipients for this year has been announced. On Friday, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce released the two dozen names of the honorees. The list acknowledges a plethora of creative people in different fields. The honorees were chosen from among hundreds of nominations.
Each year, the committee selects its crop of recipients across five categories of entertainment from a list of hundreds of nominees. The Chamber then ratifies the final selections. This year, this honor has been bestowed upon late actor Paul Walker, Pop Band Jenni Rivera, TV creator Mindy Kaling, and many more.
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Hollywood Walk Of Fame Class Of 2023
The late ‘Fast and the Furious’ star Paul Walker, will receive the star posthumously. Besides him, other recipients will be singer Jenni Rivera and ‘Imitation of Life’ actress Juanita Moore.
Walker’s ‘Fast and Furious’ co-star and friend Ludacris also happens to be one of the 2023 honorees. Other recipients include TV stars Mindy Kaling and Ellen Pompeo, as well as the musicians Jonas Brothers and Lenny Kravitz. Film stars Vince Vaughn, Uma Thurman, and Bill Pullman are also on the list.
The Hollywood Star is very prestigious. “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,” chairwoman and Walk of Fame Star recipient Ellen K said in a statement. “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!”
The List Of The 2023 Honorees
Motion pictures
Ludacris
Bill Pullman
Uma Thurman
Vince Vaughn
John Waters
Juanita Moore (posthumous)
Paul Walker (posthumous)
Television
Jon Favreau
Mindy Kaling
Martin Lawrence
Ralph Macchio
Garrett Morris
Ellen Pompeo
Recording
Marc Anthony
Irving Azoff
Sheila E
Jonas Brothers
Lenny Kravitz
Blake Shelton
Charlie Wilson
Jenni Rivera (posthumous)
Live theatre/live performance
Lang Lang
Melba Moore
Pentatonix
Hollywood Walk Of Fame, A Tourist Attraction
The Hollywood Walk of Fame originated in 1958. It is situated on the Hollywood Boulevard and stretches from east to west. The Walk attracts about 10 million visitors annually. Tourists flock here from around the world to see the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The Chinese Theatre nearby has also played an important role in making tourism the largest industry in Los Angeles County. Celebrity impersonators and crowds give these areas the feeling of an amusement park. While many clubs and hotels fill up around the weekends for late-night partying, the Hollywood club scene is a haven for thumping music and social gatherings.
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