Comedian Sarah Silverman and comic actress Goldie Hawn are to be given stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Other celebrities to be honoured are Jeffrey Tambor, Hugh Laurie, Eva Longoria, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham in recognition of their work.
The names were revealed by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, and their stars will be added to the Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard next year.
The chair of the committee Vin Di Bona, said: “We feel that we have selected a great group of talent that will appeal to the tastes of many fans around the world.
“I know these honorees will look back at the day of their ceremony and remember it with fond memories shared with family and friends, and of course, the fans.”
The committee received hundreds of suggestions for 2017’s stars. All those honoured have confirmed they want the stars and will attend the ceremony. In order to qualify for a star you have to have been famous for at least five years and have expertise in your field – apparently meaning reality TV stars are thus far excluded. Those who nominate the celebrities have to pay $30,000 to install and maintain the star.
He said they received ‘hundreds’ of suggestions for the stars next year.
