11 stars that refused a place on the Hollywood promenade of fame
Madonna, George Clooney and Prince all said no to the renowned promenade.
In 2013,Kim Kardashian(andKanye WestIn his name) made a very public advocacy for a star on the Hollywood promenade. The committee finally rejected - "We do not haveReality stars on the renowned promenade, "they explained toYahoo-But all the debacle brought to the light how much the search for fame can be competitive on the renowned promenade. Despite this, there are celebrities that have been offered by stars and refused the possibility of one reason or another. Here are some of the biggest names that said no to a place on the Hollywood promenade of fame.
1 Prince
There is a reasonPrince Can not be found on the Hollywood promenade of glory - and it's not because it's not worthy. Walk of ceremonies of fame producerAna Martinez explained in an interview withThe envelope May the late singer "Purple Rain" refused the possibility of receiving a star not once, but twice.
"He was on my wish list," said Martinez. "But he felt it was not the right time."
2 Bruce Springsteen
Once upon a time,Bruce Springsteen has been offered to a place on the renowned promenade. But when it has never been introduced to claim this star in a public ceremony, he finally lost his place - and he even caused the renowned committee promenade to put new rules in place preventing future incidents of Non-show.
"We call the" Springsteen Policy "," Blocked Martinez withToday. This policy indicates that candidates must promise to attend their ceremonies before they are even taken into account for a star.
3 Madonna
In 1990,Madonna had reached new heights in his career. The previous year, "as a prayer" culminated at No. 1 on theHot Billboard 100 graphic, and his songs "Express yourself" and "cherish" the two have done all the way from the n ° 2.
It is therefore logical that during that year, the renowned committee promenade approached the singer on a star. His answer? Well, according toMadame TussaudsMadonna was just not interested.
4 Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwoodis substantially absent from the renowned promenade in Hollywood. However, the only person to blame for that is Eastwood himself.
Martinez said today that Eastwood has been named several times for a star, although he has not claimed one. Should he ever change his mind, "he remains a place in front of the Chinese theater if he wants," she said.
5 Whitney Houston
Whitney HoustonDoes not need a star on the renowned promenade to be memorized - and she did not want it either. In an interview withThe New York Times, his manager and his sister-in-lawPat Houston explained that "she did not want people to walk on her name." Logic!
6 Denzel Washington
Denzel Washingtonhas been offered in a place on the renowned promenade before. However, today notes that theTraining day Star never fixed a date for his public ceremony, and his plate was never placed.
7 Billy Graham
In 1989, Televangelist and Public PreacherRev. Billy Graham received a star on the renowned promenade. However, it only came after rejection on the sidewalk a few decades ago.
"A star was offered 30 years ago and I said" no "then. But I changed from the point of view," he explained to theLos Angeles Times back when he accepted his star. "Some parents walk there a day in the future might be invited by their child," who was Billy Graham? "And they might say," He preached the gospel. ""
8 George Clooney
If you wonder how in the worldGeorge Clooney Does not have a star on the renowned promenade, you are not alone. "I also get this question of many women and some men," says Martinez on theWalk of Fame Website. "George has been selected a few years back, but it seems that he has a busy schedule," she explains. "George, if you read this, give us a call and we will give a date!"
9 Al Pacino
Do not expect to seeAl PacinoName on the renowned promenade at any time. According to today, Pacino is one of many actors who simply never give a date to their public ceremony after being named for a star and have lost their place on the special sidewalk.
10 Muhammad Ali
Technically, boxing legendMuhammad Ali has a star on the renowned promenade. However, this star is not reallyto The renowned promenade, but instead, is instead in the Dolby Theater. It's because Martinez explained toUnited States today, Ali "did not want the name of Muhammad to be entered" in accordance with his religious beliefs.
"I bear the name of our loved prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him), and it is impossible to allow people to trample his name"Ali said at the time.
11 John Denver
John Denver was given a star on a posthumous renowned walk in 2014. But according to the Guardian Liberty Voice The singer "Take me at home, Country Roads" was also offered a star when he was alive in 1982 and refused it. Obviously, his manager paid $ 3,000 for a candidate, only for Denver to never plan a ceremonial date.