Salt-N-Pepa, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kelly Clarkson: Here's Who Could Get a Star on the Walk of Fame
Being selected to receive a star does not automatically mean a person will actually get one. People who are chosen have two years to schedule a ceremony, after which the selection expires.
Kelly Clarkson (left), Salt-N-Pepa (middle) and Benedict Cumberbatch (right).
Salt-N-Pepa, Shia LaBeouf, Courteney Cox, Jenifer Lewis, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kelly Clarkson and more were among the celebrities selected Thursday to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The Walk of Fame Class of 2021 was chosen by a Hollywood Chamber of Commerce selection panel, based on hundreds of nominations sent to the committee.
"The selection panel, made up of fellow Walk of Famers, hand-picks a group of honorees each year that represent various genres of the entertainment world,'' committee chair Ellen K said in a statement. "The panel has done an exemplary job in choosing very talented people. We can't wait to see each and every honoree's face as they realize that they are becoming a part of Hollywood's history as we unveil their star on the world's most famous walkway.''
(L-R) Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Eminem, and Legendary Global Managing Director Chris Albrecht pose during the 50 Cent Walk Of Fame Ceremony on January 30, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for STARZ)
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The newly unveiled star of Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is pictured during the ceremony honoring him with a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California on January 30, 2020.
50 Cent poses with his star during the 50 Cent Walk Of Fame Ceremony on January 30, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for STARZ)
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Universal Music Group CEO Sir Lucian Grainge (C) poses at his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star during the unveiling ceremony, on January 23, 2019, in Hollywood, California.
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Universal Music Group CEO Sir Lucian Grainge (C) reacts as his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star is unveiled, alongside musician Lionel Ritchie (Top C) and Shawn Mendes (Top 2nd L) on January 23, 2019, in Hollywood, California.
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(L-R) Tori Kelly, Justin Bieber and Sir Lucian Grainge pose as Grainge is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 23, 2020 in Hollywood, California.
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Music Artist Andy Madadian reacts at his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star ceremony on January 17, 2019 in Hollywood, California where the popular Armenian-Iranian-American musician received the 2,684th Star in the category of Recording and was joined by LaToya Jackson and Miles Copeland.
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International recording artist Andy Madadian poses by his Hollywood Walk of Fame star on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in Los Angeles.
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La Toya Jackson, Andy Madadian, and Miles Copeland celebrate Madadian’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in Los Angeles.
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(L-R) Nancy O’Dell, Burt Ward, Kevin Smith and Maria Menounos attend the ceremony honoring Burt Ward with A Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame held on January 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Tran/FilmMagic)
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Burt Ward attends the ceremony honoring him with A Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame held on January 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Tran/FilmMagic)
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A general view of atmosphere during the ceremony honoring Burt Ward with A Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame held on January 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Tran/FilmMagic)
Being selected to receive a star does not automatically mean a person will actually get one. People who are chosen have two years to schedule a ceremony, after which the selection expires.
Members of the latest Walk of Fame Class are:
MOTION PICTURES: Josh Brolin, Don Cheadle, Morris Chestnut, Benedict Cumberbatch, Zac Efron, Giancarlo Giannini, Shia LaBeouf, Jimmy Smits, Naomi Watts and a double star for Ali McGraw and Ryan O'Neal.
TELEVISION: Nick Cannon, Courteney Cox, Marla Gibbs, Jenifer Lewis, Laura Linney, Judge Greg Mathis, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Sarah Paulson, Peter Roth and Christian Slater.
RECORDING: The Chi-Lites, Kelly Clarkson, Missy Elliott, Ana Gabriel, Jefferson Airplane, The Judds, Don McClean, Salt-N-Pepa, Trisha Yearwood and Charlie Parker (posthumous).
LIVE THEATER/LIVE PERFORMANCE: Sarah Brightman, Luciano Pavarotti (posthumous) and August Wilson (posthumous).
