Bruce Springsteen is not the only notable name to reject a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Prince was reportedly nominated after the debut of his "1999" single but ended up turning it down. "He just wasn't ready," Martinez told Today in 2017. Clint Eastwood (pictured right) has been nominated repeatedly but has never accepted the offer. "There's one spot left in front of the Chinese Theater if he wants it," Martinez said.
Some massive stars have not yet been nominated, including Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Leonardo DiCaprio, according to Today. Others, such as George Clooney, Denzel Washington, and Al Pacino have reportedly been nominated but have not set dates for their unveiling ceremonies.
A star on the famous walkway does not come cheaply. Speaking with Nicki Swift in July 2021, Martinez said it costs $50,000, with 30k going to "the Hollywood Historic Trust, which maintains and repairs the stars." On top of that, the fee is paid by the nominating party of the celebs.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame class of 2021 includes over three dozen notable entertainers, including Macaulay Culkin, Willem Dafoe, Salma Hayek, Ricky Gervais, Peter Krause, Bob Odenkirk, and DJ Khaled.
