The Hollywood Walk of Fame is one of the most iconic attractions in Los Angeles. With over 2,600 stars embedded in the sidewalks along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street, it honors thousands of entertainers from the fields of motion pictures, television, radio, music, and theater. From legendary old Hollywood stars to contemporary artists, the Walk of Fame has cemented their names into pop culture history. Let’s explore this famous landmark through 51 fun riddles!
Riddles About the History of the Walk of Fame
Here are some riddles about how the Hollywood Walk of Fame came to be:
Riddle 1
I’m the president of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in the 1950s. I came up with an idea to create a Walk of Fame. Who am I?
Answer: E.M. Stuart
Riddle 2
Construction on the Walk of Fame began in this year.
Answer: 1958
Riddle 3
The very first star on the Walk of Fame was awarded to this famous actress, director, and producer.
Answer: Joanne Woodward
Riddle 4
This many stars were originally planned for the Walk of Fame when it opened.
Answer: 2,500
Riddle 5
It costs this much money today to sponsor one new star on the Walk of Fame.
Answer: $50,000
Riddles About the Design of the Stars
Test your knowledge on what the stars on the Walk of Fame look like:
Riddle 6
The stars on the Walk of Fame are made from this material.
Answer: Terrazzo
Riddle 7
This is the color of the five-pointed stars on the Walk of Fame.
Answer: Pink
Riddle 8
A standard star on the Walk of Fame has a diameter of this many inches.
Answer: 24 inches
Riddle 9
The names of honorees are written in this color lettering on the stars.
Answer: Bronze
Riddle 10
This shape can be found at the top of each star, displaying the category of the honoree’s contribution.
Answer: A symbol/emblem
Riddles About Famous Honorees
How well do you know some of the iconic stars immortalized on the Walk of Fame?
Riddle 11
This celebrity has the most stars on the Walk of Fame with 5.
Answer: Gene Autry
Riddle 12
This pop singer was the youngest recipient of a star on the Walk of Fame when she received hers in 2003 at age 17.
Answer: Miley Cyrus
Riddle 13
Michael Jackson, Carrie Fisher, and this rapper are the only honorees to have two stars on the Walk of Fame.
Answer: Eminem
Riddle 14
B.B. King, David Bowie, and this actress were given stars on the Walk of Fame posthumously.
Answer: Audrey Hepburn
Riddle 15
This iconic quartet became the first band to earn a star on the Walk of Fame in 1977.
Answer: The Beatles
Riddles About Star Locations
Think you know where some of the most famous stars can be found on the Walk of Fame?
Riddle 16
Michael Jackson’s star can be found directly in front of this famous Hollywood theater.
Answer: Grauman’s Chinese Theatre
Riddle 17
This star’s star is located at Hollywood & Vine, the very first star laid on the Walk of Fame.
Answer: Joanne Woodward
Riddle 18
Charlie Chaplin’s star is positioned in front of this historic Hollywood hotel.
Answer: Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Riddle 19
This president’s star is placed near the corner of Hollywood and Highland.
Answer: Donald Trump
Riddle 20
This rock band’s star can be found outside Amoeba Music on Hollywood Boulevard.
Answer: The Red Hot Chili Peppers
Riddles About Star Ceremonies
Do you know what goes into unveiling a star on the Walk of Fame?
Riddle 21
During star ceremonies, celebrities’ names are traditionally written on blank ceremonial stars in this substance.
Answer: Wet cement
Riddle 22
It costs around this much to host a star ceremony on the Walk of Fame.
Answer: $50,000
Riddle 23
Stars are unveiled an average of once every __ days.
Answer: 20-24 days
Riddle 24
Star ceremonies used to be very rare public events until this singer-songwriter’s star unveiling in 1985, which drew a crowd of thousands.
Answer: Bob Dylan
Riddle 25
Crowds at this pop singer’s 2009 ceremony were so massive, it broke a record for largest-ever turnout for a star unveiling.
Answer: Michael Jackson
Riddles About Maintaining the Walk of Fame
Keeping the Walk of Fame in top shape is a big endeavor. Test your knowledge on what’s involved:
Riddle 26
It costs approximately this much per year for basic maintenance of the Walk of Fame.
Answer: $120,000
Riddle 27
Damaged or faded stars are replaced about every __ years.
Answer: 10-20 years
Riddle 28
This many gallons of paint are used each month for repainting scuffed stars.
Answer: 125 gallons
Riddle 29
This many people are pressure-washing the sidewalks daily.
Answer: 30 people
Riddle 30
The Hollywood Historic Trust employs its own security team called the “Star Squad” patrolling in cars numbered 1 through __.
Answer: 4
Riddles About Strange & Unique Stars
For over 60 years, the Walk of Fame has seen its share of weird and wacky star honorees:
Riddle 31
This children’s television puppetgot a star in 2011.
Answer: Kermit the Frog
Riddle 32
This fictional canine character received a star in 2018.
Answer: Lassie
Riddle 33
This cereal advertising mascot got a star in 1987.
Answer: Sonny the Cuckoo Bird (for Cocoa Puffs)
Riddle 34
This animated character was awarded a star in 2011.
Answer: Shrek
Riddle 35
This brand of pantyhose got a star in 1994.
Answer: L’eggs
Riddles About Controversial Stars
Not every star has been warmly welcomed on the Walk of Fame:
Riddle 36
Which convicted rapist had their star removed from the Walk of Fame in 2018 due to public pressure?
Answer: Bill Cosby
Riddle 37
Which disgraced Hollywood producer’s star has been repeatedly vandalized for his sexual assault convictions?
Answer: Harvey Weinstein
Riddle 38
Which President’s star has been vandalized multiple times, including being smashed with pickaxes in 2018?
Answer: Donald Trump
Riddle 39
Which singer’s star was unveiled in 1993 despite public protest over his child abuse allegations?
Answer: Michael Jackson
Riddle 40
Which star has been petitioned for removal over the honoree’s alleged history of domestic violence?
Answer: Charlie Sheen
Fun & Humorous Riddles
Lastly, a few silly riddles about the Walk of Fame:
Riddle 41
Why did the tourist get upset while searching for Julia Roberts’ star on the Walk of Fame?
Answer: Because they couldn’t find it!
Riddle 42
How did the astronaut prepare for visiting the Walk of Fame?
Answer: They star-gazed (stargazed).
Riddle 43
What do you call an avid follower of the Hollywood Walk of Fame trivia?
Answer: A star stalker.
Riddle 44
Why was the movie star nervous about her Walk of Fame ceremony?
Answer: She had butterflies in her stomach.
Riddle 45
Why couldn’t the tourist find Kanye West’s star on the Walk of Fame?
Answer: Because Kanye hasn’t received one yet!
Riddle 46
Did you hear about the crowd that waited by Michael Jackson’s star?
Answer: It was off the wall!
Riddle 47
What did Arnold Schwarzenegger say when he saw how much gum was stuck to his Walk of Fame star?
Answer: “I’ll be back…with a pressure washer!”
Riddle 48
Why couldn’t Cinderella’s shoes be added to the Walk of Fame?
Answer:The stars are not for slippers!
Riddle 49
What did Elvis Presley say when he first saw his star on the Walk of Fame?
Answer: “Thank you, thank you very much.”
Riddle 50
Why did Ariel from The Little Mermaid get confused when she visited the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
Answer: She couldn’t tell the stars on the sidewalk apart from the ones in the sky!
Riddle 51
What’s the best place to visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
Answer: Wherever you can walk!
Conclusion
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a great source of trivia, with its rich 60+ year history and diversity of honorees. As one of the top attractions that symbolizes Hollywood glamor, it provides endless fun facts and mystique waiting to be discovered. Exploring the stories behind the thousands of stars offers a glimpse into entertainment culture and achievements being cemented into history. The next time you get the chance to visit this iconic site, keep these riddles in mind to fully appreciate the lore and legacy contained in the sidewalk beneath your feet!
