Hollywood Walk of Fame : Ce qu’on ne dit pas sur les artistes qui reçoivent une étoile sur le Boulevard
Yesterday, Tuesday, August 18, 2026, Angélique Kidjo received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It was a very emotional moment for the Beninese singer, who was surrounded by American actor Willem Dafoe and producer Harvey Mason Jr., head of the Recording Academy, the American institution that organizes the Grammy Awards.
Angélique Kidjo has had a 40-year career and a very rich discography. Yesterday, Tuesday, she became the 2854th star on Hollywood Boulevard, and also the only Black African star on this promenade.
The application fee is $275 and is non-refundable.
Needless to say, many other icons before her have had their names inscribed on this prestigious avenue. Before being granted the privilege of being featured on the Walk of Fame, they all submitted an application that was meticulously reviewed by a committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. This application must demonstrate their professional achievements in the world of film, television, radio, music, theater, or sports entertainment. It must also prove that they have at least five years of experience in the arts and that they have made contributions or worked for the good of the community through charitable projects or a foundation. The application fee is a non-refundable $275.
The costs are rarely paid by the celebrities themselves .
The celebrity must also pay a sponsorship fee of $85,000 (48,172,747 FCFA) if their nomination is successful. This sum covers the fabrication and installation of the granite and brass star, as well as the organization of the public ceremony and the long-term maintenance of the promenade by the Hollywood Historic Trust. These fees are rarely paid by the celebrities themselves.
It is often record companies, film studios or fan groups that take charge of this.
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