Hollywood Walk of Fame

A landmark along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Los Angeles, where embedded stars honor achievements in entertainment.

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce: A Los Angeles business organization that administers the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It manages nominations, selection, ceremonies, and maintenance of the Walk.
E. M. Stuart: A Hollywood Chamber of Commerce president associated with the proposal for the Walk of Fame. Stuart advanced the idea of sidewalk stars as a civic tribute to entertainment.
Hollywood Walk of Fame tourism: Tourism centered on visiting the stars and entertainment landmarks along Hollywood’s sidewalks. The landmark draws visitors to Hollywood Boulevard and nearby attractions.
Hollywood: A Los Angeles district internationally associated with the American film and entertainment industries. The landmark expresses Hollywood’s identity as a center of entertainment and celebrity.
Hollywood Walk of Fame selection committee: A committee that reviews nominations and selects honorees for the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Its annual choices determine which candidates receive stars.
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, 1953 proposal: The 1953 proposal by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to create a Hollywood sidewalk honoring entertainment figures. It established the project that became the Walk of Fame.
Hollywood Walk of Fame maintenance: The repair, cleaning, and preservation of stars embedded in Hollywood sidewalks. Foot traffic, weather, and damage make upkeep a continuing public task.
Celebrity culture: A social culture organized around public attention to famous people and their lives. The stars make celebrity recognition a permanent feature of public space.
Hollywood Walk of Fame nomination process: The procedure by which candidates are proposed for recognition on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. A nomination requires the candidate’s consent and a sponsor willing to cover costs.
Hollywood Walk of Fame design: The distinctive star-shaped terrazzo and brass markers set into Hollywood sidewalks. The design converted a civic tribute into a durable, recognizable street feature.

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