Reality Stars Have Been Banned From Getting Stars On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 08-26-2011, 10:37 PM

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/...obdJ_blog.html

It sounds like Snooki isn’t going to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame anytime soon.

A spokesperson for the Walk of Fame declared yesterday that reality TV personalities are essentially banned from star consideration, posting this announcement on the Walk’s official Facebook page: “Someone asked if we give reality show characters stars? Hell to the No!”

Clearly there’s an irony in answering that question by quoting a phrase first made popular by Whitney Houston on a Bravo reality show. (That would be “Being Bobby Brown.”) But an item in the Hollywood Reporter clarifies further, noting that Ana Martinez, the VP of media relations for the Walk, says that adding reality stars to the mix is “not on our radar right now.”

Some people who are known for their reality work already have stars, like Ryan Seacrest and leading man of “The Osbournes,” Ozzy Osbourne. But the Walk contends they have been honored for other aspects of their career — in Seacrest’s case, radio, and Osbourne’s, music.

Of course that “not on our radar right now” phrasing suggests that the ban on “Real Housewives” and Paris Hiltons could be lifted at some point. Given the criteria one must meet in order to get a star — which include a record of awards in the entertainment industry, philanthropic work, longevity in one’s career and (this is key) a willingness to pay $30,000 for the star’s upkeep — it’s not out of the question that someone who first succeeded in the reality world could someday find his or her name emblazoned on Hollywood Boulevard.

Marvo301 · 08-26-2011, 10:48 PM

I don't think we'll ever see a reality star being honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. No reality star will ever achieve the longevity requirement!!!

James28 · 08-27-2011, 02:04 AM

If Jersey Shore ends, Snooki needs to get an acting career. Who wants to be a lame old reality TV star when you have an acting career? An high-profile acting or music career is what gets you a star into the Hollywood walk of Fame.

catlover79 · 08-27-2011, 03:01 AM

McGillicuddy · 08-27-2011, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by James28

If Jersey Shore ends, Snooki needs to get an acting career. Who wants to be a lame old reality TV star when you have an acting career? An high-profile acting or music career is what gets you a star into the Hollywood walk of Fame.

Well, Paris Hilton has been in some movies.

Not that she can act or anything! Who's gonna break the news to her that she can't be on the Walk of Fame?

robyrob · 08-27-2011, 09:22 AM

given that Reality Television is essentially destroying Hollywood, I should think that they would be against giving them any sort of recognition

MrCleveland · 08-27-2011, 10:19 AM

This is probably another sign that Reality Shows have lost its grip!

Keep it working...soon there'll be NO Reality Shows!

Zoneboy · 08-27-2011, 12:14 PM

Mr. Television · 08-27-2011, 12:16 PM

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Vahan · 08-27-2011, 12:59 PM

I remember someone on Home Theater Forum mentioning how there should be an "anti-reality show" movement, much like how there was an "anti-disco" movement.

Marvo301 · 08-27-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

Shouldn't that be Walk of Shame!! (It's a a shame she was ever on TV!)

steevo · 08-27-2011, 01:45 PM

YAY! There is justice in this world after all.

Marvo301 · 08-27-2011, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

given that Reality Television is essentially destroying Hollywood, I should think that they would be against giving them any sort of recognition

McGillicuddy · 08-27-2011, 04:27 PM

Poor Paris Hilton!

Her reality show got canceled, and now she finds out she can't be on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. All in the same week!!

MrCleveland · 08-27-2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Vahan

I remember someone on Home Theater Forum mentioning how there should be an "anti-reality show" movement, much like how there was an "anti-disco" movement.

We should do that at a Yankees Game.

Cleveland forfeited a game for $.05 Beer Night, Chicago White Sox forfeited a game for the Anti-Disco Riot...so why not have it at Yankees Stadium?

08-26-2011, 10:37 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Reality Stars Have Been Banned From Getting Stars On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/...obdJ_blog.html It sounds like Snooki isn’t going to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame anytime soon. A spokesperson for the Walk of Fame declared yesterday that reality TV personalities are essentially banned from star consideration, posting this announcement on the Walk’s official Facebook page: “Someone asked if we give reality show characters stars? Hell to the No!” Clearly there’s an irony in answering that question by quoting a phrase first made popular by Whitney Houston on a Bravo reality show. (That would be “Being Bobby Brown.”) But an item in the Hollywood Reporter clarifies further, noting that Ana Martinez, the VP of media relations for the Walk, says that adding reality stars to the mix is “not on our radar right now.” Some people who are known for their reality work already have stars, like Ryan Seacrest and leading man of “The Osbournes,” Ozzy Osbourne. But the Walk contends they have been honored for other aspects of their career — in Seacrest’s case, radio, and Osbourne’s, music. Of course that “not on our radar right now” phrasing suggests that the ban on “Real Housewives” and Paris Hiltons could be lifted at some point. Given the criteria one must meet in order to get a star — which include a record of awards in the entertainment industry, philanthropic work, longevity in one’s career and (this is key) a willingness to pay $30,000 for the star’s upkeep — it’s not out of the question that someone who first succeeded in the reality world could someday find his or her name emblazoned on Hollywood Boulevard.
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08-26-2011, 10:48 PM	#2
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08-27-2011, 12:14 PM	#8
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08-27-2011, 12:59 PM	#10
Vahan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2008 Posts: 2,712	I remember someone on Home Theater Forum mentioning how there should be an "anti-reality show" movement, much like how there was an "anti-disco" movement.

08-27-2011, 01:45 PM	#12
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08-27-2011, 04:27 PM	#14
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	Poor Paris Hilton! Her reality show got canceled, and now she finds out she can't be on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. All in the same week!!