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4 Jan, 2011

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Lee is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Motion Pictures. Guest speaker Todd McFarlane helps present the award.

I’m really quite thrilled and quite honored and I just hope that someday I don’t get a knock on the door saying we made a mistake, that was for someone else.

Stan Lee Honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

13 Dec, 2010

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Paltrow is presented with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in the category of Motion Pictures. Co-stars Faith Hill and Tim McGraw serve as guest speakers at the ceremony.

I feel so honored to be getting this star on the Walk of Fame. As they mentioned before, I am from Los Angeles, this city is so much a part of my heart and soul, and the idea that my grandchildren can one day come and see my name on the sidewalk is very overwhelming.

Gwyneth Paltrow: Walk of Fame

1 Dec, 2010

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Witherspoon is presented with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in the category of Motion Pictures. Director James L. Brooks serves as guest speaker at the ceremony.

Thank you so much because my children are here to enjoy it while I’m still alive, and everyone out there who sees this if you’re a fan or if you want to hang out with me while I’m still alive, you’ll know where to find me, I’ll be here near Hollywood and Vine.

15 Nov, 2010

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

Oh my goodness! How amazing it is to see all of your fabulous faces. This is a huge staple in my life. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

Christina Aguilera Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony

3 Nov, 2010

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Dern is presented with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in the category of Motion Pictures. She shares the event with parents Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd in a rare three-star ceremony.

I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect education than being raised in the ’70s by Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd on movie sets.

Diane Ladd, Laura Dern and Bruce Dern receive Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

1 Nov, 2010

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Dern is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Motion Pictures, along with his daughter Laura Dern, and ex-wife Diane Ladd. This is the first time that three stars were awarded on the same day.

It’s something that I never, ever thought would happen to me or that I could get.

Diane Ladd, Laura Dern and Bruce Dern receive Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

21 Sep, 2010

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Tinker Bell is presented with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in the category of Motion Pictures. Voice talents Pamela Adlon, Raven-Symoné, Mae Whitman attend the affair in support of Tinker Bell. Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue director Bradley Raymond:

She has been the most beloved and iconic character since 1953 when she first appeared in Walt Disney’s Peter Pan. So please join me in celebrating Tinker Bell today as she sprinkles pixie dust on us as she has for 50 years.

Tinker Bell receives a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

6 Aug, 2010

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Thompson is presented with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in the category of Motion Pictures. Friends Maggie Gyllenhaal and Hugh Laurie attend the ceremony in support of Thompson. Laurie:

Everything she did just oozed talent. She said talented things, she wore talented clothes, she rode a talented bicycle, she made talented spaghetti. She is a truly remarkable person, a very good friend, and I could not be prouder.

Hugh Laurie congratulates Emma Thompson on Walk of Fame star

5 Aug, 2010

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Solis is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Recording. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa helps present the award to the artist:

I’m a fan of his talent. I’m a fan of his artistry. I’m a fan of his humility.

Marco Antonio Solis Honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

27 May, 2010

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Kingsley is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Motion Pictures. Special guests at the induction ceremony include Bruce Willis and Jerry Bruckheimer.

Standing here today amongst you is one of the many things I thought growing up in England that would never happen to me.

Sir Ben Kingsley acceptance speech at Walk of Fame ceremony

24 May, 2010

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Berman is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Television. Tom Jackson and ESPN President George Bodenheimer help present the award.

You gotta be kidding me! The only question I have is what indeed are we doing here? I’ve gotten to look at the names of some of my new neighbors: Bette Davis. Kirk Douglas. Gary Cooper. Billy Joel. Milton Berle. Sammy Davis Jr. Katherine Hepburn.

Chris Berman Acceptance Speech for Star on Hollywood Walk of

4 May, 2010

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Louis-Dreyfus is presented with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in the category of Television. Her name is misspelled on the star, reading “Luis Dreyfus”. Friends Andy Ackerman, Larry David, and Jason Alexander attend the affair in support of Louis-Dreyfus.

The misspelling was so perfectly apt, a great metaphor for show business. Right when you think you’ve made it, you get knocked down. It’s an ideal metaphor for how this business works.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Hollywood Walk of Fame star Ceremony

23 Apr, 2010

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Brooks is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Motion Pictures. There to celebrate with Brooks are Robert Osborne, Carl Reiner, and Max Brooks. The comedian joked:

We also have to thank Adolf Hitler, because he helped me. He helped me a lot.

Mel Brooks Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony

16 Apr, 2010

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Jackson is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Recording. There to celebrate his induction is Shawn Parr of KKGO radio.

It’s not just a country music thing or the Grammys or anything. I think it’s more an honor for your whole career and the impact you’ve made in the world with your music. It’s something that’s going to be here forever. It’s not like one I put on the shelf at home. It’s out here for everyone else to enjoy.

Alan Jackson Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony

12 Apr, 2010

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Crowe is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Motion Pictures. Jay Leno, Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, Snoop Dogg, and Sam Worthington attend the ceremony to honor Crowe and his accomplishments.

I’ve turned it down a number of times before because I didn’t think I’d done enough. But now I sort of got to the point where gee whiz if I don’t say yes soon, they’ll probably stop asking so I might as well get it done.

Russell Crowe Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony

26 Mar, 2010

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Hopper is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Motion Pictures. There to celebrate with Hopper are his friends Viggo Mortensen, Mark Canton, Laurence Fishburne, and Jack Nicholson. He thanked the city of Hollywood for the honor:

Everything I learned in life I learned from you. This means so much to me. Thank you very much everyone, and Hollywood.

Dennis Hopper Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony

2 Mar, 2010

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Bocelli is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under the category of Recording. Special guests Pascal Vicedomini and David Foster help present the award to the musician. Bocelli has translator present during his speech:

I prefer to see this star as a symbol of the great affection that the American people and audiences have been showing me since the very first time I performed in the United States.

Andrea Bocelli Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony