Do celebrities pay for their hollywood star: 59 Photos
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Q: What is the cost of a Walk of Fame star ceremony? A: $75,000 after selection. The money is used to pay for the creation and installation of the star, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame.
If somebody is chosen, they must then pay a $75,000 (£59,000) fee to fund the creation and installation of their star. In Hollywood, nothing comes for free.
“The criteria is longevity in the field of entertainment, five years or more, awards and nominations, and they also have to do philanthropic work,” said Martinez. Currently there are 2,700 stars on the Walk of Fame and every year 20 to 24 stars are added.
The fee is usually paid by the nominating organization, which may be a fan club, film studio, record company, broadcaster, or other sponsor involved with the prospective honoree.
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