The Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a pavement along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Hollywood, California, which is embedded with more than 2,000 five-pointed stars featuring the names of celebrities honored by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for their contributions to the entertainment industry.

On November 15, 2002, Muppet fans gathered on Hollywood Blvd. to see Kermit the Frog receive his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony was hosted by Johnny Grant, the honorary mayor of Hollywood. Among the celebrities in attendance were actor David Arquette, and family members Jane Henson, Brian Henson and Heather Henson. Sweetums also made an appearance.

Jim Henson and Big Bird also have stars on the Walk of Fame, as does longtime Henson manager Bernie Brillstein.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced on June 17, 2010 that the Muppets would be receiving a star on the walk in 2011 in the Motion Pictures category. Other inductees chosen at the same time include Laura Dern, Danny DeVito, Melissa Etheridge, Tina Fey, Neil Patrick Harris, Ed O'Neill, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and John Wells.

Connections
Many celebrities with stars on the Walk of Fame have worked with the Muppets and the Jim Henson Company over the years.