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8 Nov, 2013

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Hargitay is presented with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in the category of Television. Her star is located next to that of her mother, Jayne Mansfield. Friends Maria Bello, Hilary Swank, and Debra Messing attend the event in support of Hargitay. Law & Order creator Dick Wolf:

I love you, you’ve done an incredible job. You are one of the icons of television, and certainly, I think the female icon for millions of women not only here, but all around the world.

Mariska Hargitay Walk of Fame Ceremony

4 Nov, 2013

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Joplin is honored posthumously with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in the category of Recording. Music mogul Clive Davis delivers a speech and friend Kris Kristofferson performs an acoustic rendition of Joplin’s number one hit, Me and Bobby McGee. Kristofferson:

It’s really hard to say much about the stars and how much they mean; she means so much more to me than a star on a sidewalk.

Janis Joplin Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony

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Hudson is presented with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in the category of Recording. Music producer Clive Davis serves as speaker at the ceremony.

Look what God can do. I knew I would get emotional, and I’m sure my mom is in heaven like ‘Jenny stop crying’ but now’s the time to cry mama, it is. This is an amazing honor as we all know, and I did not see this coming. I’m so honored to be here with so many that I love and I feel as though we’re all a family.

Jennifer Hudson Gets Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

10 Oct, 2013

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Edmonds is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Recording. Close friends Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs, Antonio ‘L.A.’ Reid, and Usher help present the award to the singer.

It was surreal. That was not part of the plan. That’s what makes it an amazing thing.

Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds Walk of Fame Ceremony

3 Oct, 2013

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Moore is presented with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in the category of Motion Pictures. Co-stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Chloe Grace Moretz attend the ceremony in support of Moore.

I never

this, I really didn’t. I’m thrilled and shocked to be included in this community on the Walk of Fame. And I am even more gratified that my pursuit of the imaginary has led to so much real life for me. So many people here today have been my partners, collaborators, supporters, and friends, and I have gained so much from my relationships with you.

Julianne Moore Honored with Star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame

12 Sep, 2013

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White is honored with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Recording. Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies:

People can’t get enough of Barry White’s music and even though he passed away many years ago, his songs will live on in the hearts of many. We are honored to have Barry White, his legendary voice and timeless songs immortalized on the Walk of Fame.

Jacatainment TV: Barry White receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

4 Sep, 2013

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Lynch is presented with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in the category of Television.

You know I still feel me, I still myself, and I still love what I do, and this is pretty amazing, yeah. I guess I do feel like more of a star. That’s going to sink in, I think, and I am going to wake up in the middle of the night and say, “Ahh, I am a star!”

JANE LYNCH STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME CEREMONY

26 Aug, 2013

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Diesel is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Motion Pictures. There to help present his award are Fast and the Furious co-stars Michelle Rodriguez, and Jordana Brewster.

Everyone had known me just as a bouncer in New York because I wasn’t able to get any work. There was something too ambiguous about the way I look that would prevent me from ever getting a star.

VIN DIESEL HONORED WITH HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME STAR

24 Jun, 2013

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Bruckheimer is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Motion Pictures. In attendance and to help present the award are Tom Cruise and Johnny Depp. Depp thanks Jerry stating:

Without Jerry, there would be no Pirates, there would be no Captain Jack, there would be no revived Lone Ranger, there would be no reinvigorated Tonto. So I have a lot to thank him for.

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20 Jun, 2013

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Lopez is presented with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in the category of Recording. Her family attends the ceremony and former colleagues Jane Fonda and Keenan Ivory Wayans speak on her behalf.

I cried like almost 15 thousand times. It was so crazy. But I kept promising everybody I wasn’t going to cry and they were like, `Cry!’ `You’re not helping!’ But it was an amazing moment.”

'JLO' Jennifer Lopez Emotional Speech at 2,500th Star Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony

31 May, 2013

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Foster is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Recording.

One hundred years from now, my great-grandchildren will go, ‘Hey, there’s my great-grandpa,’ and having a star next to The Beatles, outside the building where I first got signed…that’s perfect.

DAVID FOSTER HONORED WITH HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME STAR

13 May, 2013

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Harvey is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Radio. Special guest speaker Ellen DeGeneres helps present the award to her good friend.

You cannot get a star, cannot be a star without fans. You cannot be who you are without the people standing on the other side of the railing. I share this star with every single fan of Steve Harvey. This is our star today.

STEVE HARVEY HONORED WITH HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME STAR

30 Apr, 2013

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Kelly is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Radio. Special guest Stevie Wonder helps present the award. When asked if he ever thought he would have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame:

You know I never did. It was a distant dream, but I didn’t know if it would be realized or not.

SHOTGUN TOM KELLY GETS STAR ON HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

22 Apr, 2013

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The Backstreet Boys are honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Recording. Band member Howie Dorough:

I will one day be able to bring my family here. My kids will be able to bring their kids here and still be able to see the legacy that the Backstreet Boys have carried on for many years.

BACKSTREET BOYS HONORED WITH HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME STAR

5 Apr, 2013

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Penn & Teller are honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Live Performance. Producer Ana Martinez of the Walk of Fame:

We selected a great spot for the star which was unveiled at 7003 Hollywood Boulevard just steps away from the star of Houdini and right down the street from The Magic Castle!

PENN & TELLER HONORED WITH HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME STAR

21 Mar, 2013

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The Funk Brothers are honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Recording. Eddie Willis gets emotional when addressing his fellow band members:

The Funk Brothers are looking down at us. They’re here. Every time I start talking about these guys, I get so emotional.

FUNK BROTHERS HONORED WITH A STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

7 Mar, 2013

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Franco is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Motion Pictures. Actor Seth Rogen helps present the star to his good friend.

When I got to L.A., I’d come here and see the stars and it just seemed like it was something that was part of the city and you would never crack that, it was part of Hollywood history. It’ still baffling that my name will be there.

JAMES FRANCO HONORED WITH HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME STAR

1 Mar, 2013

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Burton is honored posthumously with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Motion Pictures. Actor Michael Sheen helps present and unveil Burton’s star. Sheen states:

The same beach that I built my boyhood sand castles and learned to flailingly swim, it was that same beach, that one legendary day, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor descended from the heavens, like gods from Olympus, in a helicopter … and landed on those sands.

Michael Sheen on Richard Burton Walk of Fame star

14 Feb, 2013

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Baker is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Television.

It was inspiring. One of the biggest hurdles in my career was having confidence in myself. I was surrounded by people who had more belief in me than I had in myself. You think probably a lot of people (with stars) weren’t necessarily confident they could make a career of it, and that encouraged me to think that maybe I could do it.

SIMON BAKER HONORED WITH HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME STAR