SUMMARY
  • Many celebrities got the honor of being on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2024.
  • From Star Wars fame Ewan McGregor to the Marvel boss Kevin Feige, the honor was given to high achievers and contributors to the industry.
  • A star on Hollywood Walk of Fame is earned after a rigorous selection process.

Apart from the awards and accolades a celebrity achieves in the industry, the Hollywood Walk of Fame marks an honor that is bestowed upon them for their unparalleled contribution to the industry. A celebrity is selected after a rigorous nomination and selection process that looks into their professional achievements and time spent in the industry.

While there are over 2700 Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame which was established in 1960, here’s a look at a few celebrities who enjoyed this honor in 2024.

Ewan McGregor

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Obi-Wan Kenobi | Credits: Disney+

Best known for his smashing mentor role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel series, Ewan McGregor has been quite a heartthrob among the masses. He started our with the movie Trainspotting which highlighted his ability to tackle complex characters. With numerous awards to his name, the Hollywood Walk of Fame is yet another feather in McGregor’s cap.

The star will next be seen in season 2 of Kenobi, the Disney+ series that charts the adventures of the eponymous character. The Jedi master still has a few tricks up his sleeve that he will reveal as we move along.

Michelle Yeoh

Daniel Kwan and Daniel Schienert's Everything Everywhere All At Once
Michelle Yeoh | Credits: A24

The Malaysian actress has a career that spans decades with numerous notable roles in her filmography. Her recent claim to fame has been the lead role in Everything Everywhere All at Once for which she won an Oscar as well. Michelle Yeoh became popular through action movies in Hong Kong in the 1980s.

Since then, she has carved a unique niche for herself in Hollywood with projects like Crazy Rich Asians, Memoirs of a Geisha, and The Lady.

Tim Burton

Tim Burton
Tim Burton at San Diego Comic-Con International | Credits: Wikimedia Commons/Gage Skidmore

Who doesn’t know the father of modern horror in Hollywood? Tim Burton has become a household name when it comes to movies with unique horror and scary elements. From Beetlejuice to Wednesday, the filmmaker’s perspective on the genre has completely redefined the outlook of the industry.

From reinvigorating superhero flicks in the 1980s to pioneering Goth in Western culture, Burton’s list of achievements is endless. The visionary storyteller continues to enchant the masses with his work, making him a noteworthy addition to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Kevin Feige

Kevin Feige
Kevin Feige | Source Marvel Entertainment on YouTube

Ever since Kevin Feige took the helm of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2007, the incredible franchise has been the center of attention for many comic book fans. The Marvel boss has weaved an intricate web of stories in both movies and series that have kept the audiences on the edge of their seats. Albeit some movies didn’t work out well, Feige seems to be back on track as the mutants enter the MCU.

The 51-year-old Boston native is known to have big plans for the studio and the burgeoning franchise that takes a new route in every phase. Marvel is banking upon Feige’s vision for the genre and benefits from the direction he provides. He was honored with his Star on the Walk of Fame in July this year.

Eugene Levy

Eugene Levy got his star on Hollywood Walk of Fame in March 2024
Eugene Levy in Schitt’s Creek | Credits: CBC

While the young generation knows Eugene Levy for being the hip and cool dad in Schitt’s Creek, the older masses know him from his soap opera days back in the 1980s. Levy has been an integral part of Canadian television and comedy. On top of four Primetime Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, Levy was bestowed with the Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in March.

With a net worth of over $20 million, Levy has significantly contributed to the comedy with his eccentric characters and unconventional narratives.

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