So far, 13 entertainers of Hollywood — actors, actresses, singers, and others — have received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this year. As of early May, the rock band Green Day received a star and so did 98-year-old actress Lisa Lu, making her the oldest star recipient in history. I feel like every week there’s a new post in my feed about a new star, but I think there’s a hole in the honour being distributed.Â
Being nominated and having your name engraved into the streets of Hollywood in recognition of your work is an incredible accomplishment. So, I’d like to make my own nominations and advocate for those notable entertainers who are yet to receive a star. For example, Whitney Houston was a record-breaking, award-winning artist and true humanitarian for over 25 years. There’s also Jim Carrey and Robert De Niro, whose support toward numerous charities and longevity in the industry, to me, prove them worthy of a star too. Maybe I’m jumping the gun, but I think some of the brightest stars are being robbed and we are missing out on a chance to honour those who made significant impact on our artistic world.
Veronica is a Staff Writer at The Cascade. She loves to travel and explore new places, no matter how big or small. She is in her second year at UFV, pursuing the study of Creative
Writing.