Hollywood Stars

So if you thought this post would be about the actors and actresses that have gained fame in Hollywood over the years based on the title, you would be wrong.

This is about the actual stars that get placed in the sidewalk in Hollywood and how those stars get there. Anyone want to guess how much it costs an actor to get a star? Keep reading and you will find out. The piece that I read as inspiration for this post was about how Reese Witherspoon is the newest addition to the walk of fame. I was surprised to learn how many stars there are - 2425! Even though not all of those are people - Mickey Mouse, Rin Tin Tin and several other animated and furry stars have received the honor.

Apparently the chamber of commerce charges $30,000 for someone to get a star, in addition to these three criteria: professional achievement, longevity of five years in the field of entertainment, and contributions to the community.

Here is more information about the Walk of Fame.