Steve Jobs was nominated for a posthumous Hollywood Walk of Fame star in recognition of his impact on entertainment and media technology. His estate declined the honor and chose not to move forward with the induction process. The decision was respected, leaving the spot unclaimed and proving that even cultural icons don’t always want their legacy marked on a sidewalk. | © Apple
Meryl Streep was selected for a Hollywood Walk of Fame star years ago but never set a date for the ceremony, and the nomination eventually expired. Considering she’s the most Oscar-nominated actor in history, the absence is almost surprising. Still, she’s won just about every other honor in the industry, and a public unveiling on Hollywood Boulevard clearly hasn’t been a priority. | © 20th Century Studios
Dustin Hoffman is a two-time Oscar winner, yet there’s no star bearing his name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Known for transformative performances in films like The Graduate and Rain Man, he’s never pursued the nomination or ceremony process. His reputation rests firmly on the strength of his work, not on a plaque set into the sidewalk. | © United Artists
Richard Gere became a global star after Pretty Woman, yet his name isn’t on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He’s never pursued the nomination or scheduled the ceremony required to receive a star. Long known for his humanitarian work and strong personal beliefs, he seems far more invested in activism than industry tributes. | © Walt Disney Pictures
Jim Carrey may be one of the biggest comedy stars of his generation, yet he doesn’t have a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. He’s never applied or taken part in the nomination process, despite decades of box office success. In recent years, he’s spoken openly about his complicated relationship with fame, which may explain why a sidewalk tribute has never been a priority. | © Saban Films
Angelina Jolie has never shown interest in getting a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Despite an Oscar-winning career and iconic roles like Girl, Interrupted, she’s never gone through the nomination process. Humanitarian work and family life appear to matter far more to her than having her name set in concrete. | © Pathé
Leonardo DiCaprio has never applied for a Hollywood Walk of Fame star and hasn’t shown any interest in doing so. Even with global fame from films like Titanic and Inception, he’s stayed out of the nomination process entirely. His career, awards, and environmental work have already cemented his legacy without a name etched into the pavement. | © Paramount Pictures
Woody Allen has never had a Hollywood Walk of Fame star because he simply doesn’t want one. He’s long avoided award ceremonies, even skipping the Oscars when he won, and has shown no interest in public tributes. Staying focused on making films like Annie Hall has always mattered more to him than taking part in Hollywood traditions. | © MGM
Jane Fonda was nominated for a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, but never scheduled the ceremony to make it official. With two Oscars and a career that spans decades, she more than qualifies, yet public honors have never seemed to be her priority. Activism and speaking out on social issues have often taken center stage instead, leaving her name absent from the boulevard. | © WIRED / YouTube
George Clooney was nominated for a Hollywood Walk of Fame star but never set a date for the ceremony. Considering his impact on film and television, plus his work behind the camera, it’s a noticeable absence. He’s one of Hollywood’s most recognizable figures, yet he’s never taken part in the tradition. | © Paramount Pictures
Denzel Washington was selected for a Hollywood Walk of Fame star years ago, but never scheduled the ceremony. Despite being a two-time Oscar winner with an iconic career, he hasn’t moved forward with making it official. The space is reportedly still there if he wants it, but he seems more focused on the work than the sidewalk recognition. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
Robert De Niro has been nominated for a Hollywood Walk of Fame star more than once, but never followed through with the ceremony. For someone celebrated for films like Taxi Driver and Raging Bull, the absence of his name on the boulevard always surprises visitors. Still, he seems perfectly satisfied with critical acclaim and a towering filmography rather than a public unveiling on Hollywood Boulevard. | © Netflix
Julia Roberts has reportedly been offered a Hollywood Walk of Fame star more than once and turned it down. Even with decades of success and iconic roles like Pretty Woman, she’s never shown much interest in having her name cemented on the sidewalk. The decision seems to reflect her preference for privacy and staying a little removed from the usual Hollywood pageantry. | © Touchstone Pictures
Al Pacino was selected for a Hollywood Walk of Fame star but never set a date for the ceremony. Under the Chamber’s rules, that means the nomination eventually expired. Considering his legacy in films like The Godfather, it’s surprising, but Pacino has simply never taken the steps to make it official. | © Universal Pictures
Clint Eastwood has been nominated for a Hollywood Walk of Fame star more than once, and each time he’s passed. Despite a legendary career in front of and behind the camera, he’s shown little interest in the ceremony or the spotlight that comes with it. He seems content letting decades of films speak for him rather than standing on a sidewalk posing for photos. | © United Artists
For many celebrities, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is a career milestone. For others, it’s just another ceremony they’d rather skip. Here are 15 big names who were offered the honor and chose not to take it.
