Built in 1958, the Hollywood Walk of Fame has become one of the most iconic places in the city of Los Angeles. Originally planned as a series of 2,500 stars honoring historical and well-known personalities, more than 1,500 were awarded within the project’s first sixteen months. Hollywood Boulevard was once the happy haven of many celebrities, today you are unlikely to see one in person, but one might gaze at a bronze star that has effectively immortalized them.
The Hollywood of Fame, which is more than a tribute to Hollywood legends, chronicles the meteoric rise of the American film industry from the days of silent movies to today’s billion-dollar blockbusters. Stars on the “sidewalk” greet actors, singers, directors, songwriters and other well-known personalities from the entertainment world; Even Bugs Bunny has his own star!
Although the Hollywood Walk of Fame generally honors stars with bronze five-pointed stars, astronauts on the Apollo IX mission to the moon got moons. These tributes are interesting and can be seen at the intersection of Hollywood and Vine. Below the star, you can usually see a small emblem indicating whether the star was an actor, singer, or director, etc. Typically, a motion picture camera means a contribution to the film industry, a television represents the television industry, a phonograph record represents the music industry, a microphone for the broadcasting industry, and the twin comedy masks represent theater.
Annually, several stars are awarded “stars” on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony is usually quite interesting, although it is necessary to find out the exact time and place beforehand. Other interesting annual events are the gathering of Beatles fans near the John Lennon star and the ritual cleansing of the stars by a group of fans who call themselves “the star polishers.”
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