While no star has ever been removed from the Walk, Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez said he knows about the effort. “Since there’s no known precedent for removing a star from the Hollywood Walk of Fame, we’re looking into where the authority lies, what the legal issues may be, and what a process for it might look like,” Martinez said. Trump supporters believe that the former president is being ostracized and believe there are other celebrities who should have their stars removed. Rudick agreed that other controversial celebrities should have their stars removed but believes the upheaval should start with Trump. It’s a monument sanctioned by the city.”The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce said they do not have the authority to remove someone’s star.

Source: CNN December 30, 2023 09:48 UTC