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5 Mar, 2015

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O’Donnell is honored with a star on Hollywood walk on fame under the television category. His co-star LL Cool J:

I not only want to congratulate you for this day, because you definitely deserve it and it’s a wonderful achievement, but more importantly I want to thank you for helping me grow.

Chris O'Donnell Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

19 Feb, 2015

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A cocaine-snorting Oscar sculpture by the artist is put on display on the Walk of Fame. A photographer who works with the artist says:

The piece is intended to draw attention to Hollywood’s hidden problem of drug addiction that effects hundreds of people in the showbiz industry and is largely ignored until the death of a high profile A-list celebrity.

5 Dec, 2014

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Bill Cosby Hollywood starCosby’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star is defaced when the word “rapist” is written across it three times in dark ink. Crews work to repair the vandalism. Hollywood Chamber of Commerce statement:

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an institution celebrating the positive contributions of the inductees. When people are unhappy with one of our honorees, we would hope that they would project their anger in more positive ways then to vandalize a California State landmark. The star is being cleaned up at this time.

26 Aug, 2014

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Hartman is honored posthumously with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Television. Friend and former co-star Kevin Nealon:

We called him ‘Glue’ because he held the sketches together. When one of us messed up he covered for us. Every week he would teach the guest host how to read the cue cards and not get caught. And he taught us there was life outside of (SNL).

21 Aug, 2014

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The Latin superstars are honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Recording. Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Los Tigres Del Norte has entertained many generations with their music for several decades. We are pleased to embrace their entertainment careers with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

3 Jun, 2014

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Vandross is honored posthumously with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Recording. Leron Gubler, President of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce:

We are honored to hold this dedication for a very special performer whose music will resonate for all time.

LUTHER VANDROSS HONORED POSTHUMOUSLY WITH HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME STAR

5 May, 2014

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Field is presented with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in the category of Motion Pictures. Friends Jane Fonda and Beau Bridges serve as guest speakers at the event.

It’s great. It’s so great. You know, with the 3,000 other people that have stars, it’s really about the diversity of show business because you look on the stars and they’re kind of great.

Sally Field Celebrates Walk of Fame Star

2 Apr, 2014

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Bloom is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Motion Pictures.

No success could happen or even feel vaguely this sweet without the support of family and great friends. My dad, my sister, my cousin, my old mom back in England who couldn’t make it today, my best mates Mark and Chris. Miranda for giving me the greatest gift of all, my son. You know I love you all and thank you for everything.

Orlando Bloom Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

17 Mar, 2014

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Winslet is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Motion Pictures.

I feel very honoured 20 years into my own career to be standing in such a poignant place and being celebrated in such a spectacular fashion

Kate Winslet Honored With Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame!

4 Feb, 2014

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Harris is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Motion Pictures. Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Leron Gubler:

We are thrilled to honor Mr. Harris with a star next to fellow film innovators Dennis Muren and Rick Baker.

JACK H. HARRIS HONORED WITH HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME STAR

29 Jan, 2014

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Hines is presented with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in the category of Television. Friends Larry David and Rachael Harris attend the affair in support of Hines.

I’m so happy about this location because I can get my makeup done and I can get a drink, and then I can go across and get a wig. This is the happiest day of my life.

CHERYL HINES STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME CEREMONY

13 Dec, 2013

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Mazursky is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Motion Pictures. President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Leron Gubler:

Paul Mazursky has worked on some of the world’s most iconic film and television projects. We are proud to honor his history in the entertainment world with this star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

ACTOR -- DIRECTOR PAUL MAZURSKY HONORED WITH HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME STAR

5 Dec, 2013

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Thalia is presented with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in the category of Recording. Husband and music industry executive Tommy Mottola serves as guest speaker at the event.

This is the star of the Latino woman. I’m standing here today because of my mother, and now I have a star in heaven and a star here. And this star is for her.

Thalia, "Queen of Latin Pop," Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

19 Nov, 2013

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Bertolucci is inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Motion Pictures. The Hollywood Chamber had placed a star for the director previously, but due to his illness, Bertolucci could not make the ceremony. Leron Gubler, President and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce states:

We are thrilled that Maestro Bertolucci could be here on this special day to visit his Walk of Fame star. We have all been waiting for him for a long time and are glad he could be here to make history with us at his Walk of Fame star and in front of this historic venue.

Film director Bernardo Bertolucci visits Hollywood walk of fame star five years late