Way before social media, the Hollywood Walk of Fame was among the spots to feel more connected to our favorite celebrities. The tourist attraction —created in the 1960s— became the home to over 2,700 stars.
Located in the sidewalks of 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street in Hollywood, California, the landmark features a mix of musicians, actors, directors, producers, musical and theatrical groups, fictional characters, and other figures.
Many people believe that the most consecrated celebrities have their names inlaid in the five-pointed terrazzo and brass stars; however, some have yet to receive the honor of being part of the Walk of Fame.
Whether you have an Oscar, Grammy, or any other significant award, requiring a star is not a simple process. A candidate must be nominated, consent to the nomination, and 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.
The team at Betway has discovered 10 A-list celebs who still don’t have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Let’s take a look:
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 must appear in person for the unraveling. With her movies, activism, and philanthropy work, Jolie simply may be too busy.
Brad Pitt
Like his ex-wife, Brad Pitt also has 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
Leonardo DiCaprio is another A-list celebrity without a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 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. While he’s yet to be awarded the honor, a petition for the Titanic actor to get his star was launched in 2019. However, this failed to bag Leo a star of his own, with the actor still waiting.
Beyonce
It may be a surprise to learn that Beyonce is another star who still doesn’t have her 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. While the star doesn’t have a star of her own, Destiny’s Child did receive a star back in 2006.
Beyonce
It may be a surprise to learn that Beyonce is another star who still doesn’t have her 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. While 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 has smashed sales records from across the world and doesn’t have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The singer was offered her star in the 90s but turned the offer down for 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. However, 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 West
The 21 time Grammy winner has a net worth of over $1 billion, according to Forbes; however, he is yet to secure the honor on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Oprah
Oprah Winfrey is arguably 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 seven Academy Award nominations and two wins. However, still no star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Along with Julia Roberts, the star was rumored to be getting one in 2019; however, it is yet to receive the honor.