It seems unbelievable, but Carrie Fisher doesn’t have a star on the Walk of Fame. With her gone, we may well have to wait half a decade to see this rectified, but if ever there was cause for exception – for such an exceptional woman – then surely that time is now.
Mark Hamill weighed in on the subject, making his thoughts perfectly clear:
How about replacing it with someone who really earned it? Like @carrieffisher https://t.co/f1XMXanpWP
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) August 6, 2018
And even the captain of the Enterprise, Carrie’s old sparring partner William Shatner had this to say:
Hey @starwars is it true that @carrieffisher does not have a star on the walk of fame? If it is what are we going to do about it?
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) August 14, 2018
30 stars are nominated every year, with a star costing $40,000 to organise. We know beyond doubt that if we helped orchestrate funding for a star we’d have the money in no time, and here – via the BBC – is how to make it happen.
To be eligible, you have to have been famous for at least five years and have “professional” expertise in television, film, radio, live theatre or music.
All applications must include a written statement from the candidate, confirming they want one and that they would attend the unveiling ceremony if their application was accepted.
If the celebrity’s application is accepted, whoever nominated them needs to pay $40,000 for the manufacturing, unveiling ceremony and upkeep, such as cleaning.
There is a five-year waiting period for posthumous stars.