Many Hollywood movie enthusiasts did not know that you must pay to have your name immortalized on the Walk of Fame. Now, they are shocked by the high prices required to display the stars’ names.
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According to a report by UNILAD, there is an initial fee of $275 to apply for a star.
If the actor or actress is accepted, a sponsorship fee of $85,000 must be paid to cover the production and installation of the star, as well as sidewalk maintenance.
Usually, the star’s sponsor is the one who pays the fee.
Celebrities must meet certain criteria before applying for a star on the Walk of Fame.
They must fall into one of five different categories: film, television, musical recording, radio, live performance, and sports entertainment, although exceptions exist.
The Walk of Fame producer, Ana Martinez, said in an interview with People that she changed a rule after an issue involving Bruce Springsteen.
“We announced it, and he didn’t want it. So I created what I call the ‘Springsteen Clause’, which now requires you to sign the nomination. Because otherwise, it isn’t fair to those who really want it,” she said.
The Walk of Fame is one of Hollywood’s main tourist attractions, with more than 2,800 people already honored there.
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