Who is absent from the famous showbiz pavement…
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is home to over 2,700 stars, with a mix of musicians, actors, directors, producers, musical and theatrical groups, fictional characters, and others receiving the iconic award since the 1960s.
However, some celebrities are yet to receive their own star on the Walk of Fame, and here are some of the reasons.
Requiring a star is not a simple process. A candidate must be nominated, consent to the nomination and then must pay $40,000 for the star. They must also pass a thorough examination of their career, awards and charity work, and then attend a public ceremony for the star’s unveiling within five years of their nomination.
With that being said, many celebrities are still waiting for their very own star, while others simply don’t feel the desire to get one. ATV Today Entertainment was interested in the findings the team at Betway had discovered on some of the big names missing from the street of stars.
Here they present ten A list celebs who still don’t have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie is one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actresses. The star has three Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and an Academy Award under her belt. Her highest-grossing movie, Maleficent, also brought a staggering $758.5 million to the box office.
Yet, she still doesn’t have a star on the Hollywood walk of fame. The reasons for this are unclear, however, it could be due to conflicting schedules. Celebrities who receive a star are required to appear in person for the unravelling. With her movies, activism and philanthropy work, Jolie simply may be too busy.
Brad Pitt
Similar to his ex-wife, Brad Pitt also is yet to have his name appear on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The American actor is best known for starring in blockbusters such as Mr & Mrs Smith, World War Z, Troy and Fight Club. However, Pitt is still waiting for the award. Maybe 2022 will be his year?
Leonardo DiCaprio
Another A list celeb without a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is Leonardo DiCaprio. Starring in everything from The Wolf of Wall Street, The Revenant and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood means DiCaprio has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry as one of Hollywood’s most respected actors.
Whilst he’s yet to be awarded the honour, a petition for the Titanic actor to get his own star was launched in 2019. However, this failed to bag Leo a star of his own, with the actor still waiting.
Beyonce
A may be a surprise to learn that Beyonce is another star who still doesn’t have her own star on the Walk of Fame. The 28 times Grammy winner has sold over 118 million records as a solo artist, and another 60 million as part of Destiny’s Child, clearly making her mark in the music industry.
Whilst the star doesn’t have a star of her own, Destiny’s Child did receive a star back in 2006.
Madonna
Often regarded as the Queen of Pop Music, Madonna is another singer who not only has smashed sales records from across the world, but also doesn’t have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The singer was offered her own star in the 90s but turned the offer down due to unknown reasons.
Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts was one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actresses throughout the 90s, starring in the iconic movies Pretty Woman, Sleeping with the Enemy and My Best Friends Wedding. However, Julia Roberts is another celeb who turned down the offer in the past. In 2019 the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s Walk of Fame Selection Committee revealed that the star was a new potential honoree. However, the unveiling ceremony is still yet to be set.
George Clooney
George Clooney was nominated for a star back in the 2000s and accepted the offer, however, he couldn’t make the unveiling, meaning that the ceremony couldn’t go ahead. As one of Hollywood’s most in-demand actors, this is probably due to his busy work schedule.
Kanye “Ye” West
Believe it or not, Kanye West is another celebrity without his own star. The 21 time Grammy winner has a net worth of over $1 billion, according to Forbes, however, he is yet to secure the honour on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Oprah
Oprah Winfrey is arguable one of the most powerful women in the world. Regularly listed on Time’s Most Influential People in the World list, the talk show host, author, producer and philanthropist is still the highest-paid woman in the history of television.
However, she is yet to gain a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, for unknown reasons.
Robert DeNiro
Finally, Robert DeNiro boasts a whopping seven Academy Award nominations, two wins. However, still no star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Along with Julia Roberts, the star was rumoured to be getting one in 2019, however is yet to receive the honour.
