Carrie Underwood, Minnie Mouse, RuPaul, Weird Al Yankovic & More Get Star-Studded Honor

by Jim Casey | @TheJimCasey | June 23, 2017

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced its 2018 class for the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Carrie Underwood is one of the more than 30 honorees who will get a star on the boulevard that serves as a popular tourist destination. Simon Cowell, Harry Connick Jr., Minnie Mouse, Weird Al Yankovic, RuPaul, Snoop Dogg and more will also be honored.

Dates have not been set for the star ceremonies, which must be scheduled within two years from the selection date.

The complete list of honorees is below.

Motion Pictures

Jack Black
Kirsten Dunst
Jeff Goldblum
F. Gary Gray
Mark Hamill
Jennifer Lawrence
Gina Lollobrigida
Minnie Mouse
Nick Nolte
Zoe Saldana

Television

Anthony Anderson
Gillian Anderson
Lynda Carter
Simon Cowell
RuPaul Charles
Taraji P. Henson
Eric McCormack
Ryan Murphy
Niecy Nash
Mandy Patinkin
Shonda Rhimes
Steve Irwin (posthumously)

Recording

Mary J. Blige
Sir Richard Branson
Petula Clark
Harry Connick Jr.
Ice T
Snoop Dogg
Carrie Underwood
“Weird Al” Yankovic

Radio

Steve Jones

Live Theater/Live Performance

Charles Aznavour
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Bernie Mac (posthumously)

photo by Jason Simanek

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