Starting with Mickey Mouse in 1978, several fictional characters have been honored with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The most recent addition was Mickey's counterpart, Minnie Mouse, who on Jan. 22, 2018 received her own official star on Hollywood Boulevard. Here's a look at every fictional character who has been given a star on the famous walkway:
Mickey Mouse
Date added: November 13, 1978
Location: 6925 Hollywood Blvd.
Reason: For his role in animated films. Dedicated on his 50th Anniversary.
Mickey Mouse, the cartoon character created by Walt Disney, became the 1700th star, and first animated personality, to have his star placed on Hollywood Boulevard’s Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Monday, Nov. 13, 1978. Minnie Mouse joined Mickey on ceremonies in front of Mann’s, formerly Grauman’s, Chinese Theater. Event was one of many that will kick off a nationwide tour for Mickey, celebrating his 50th birthday, as well as the 75th anniversary of Hollywood.
Bugs Bunny
Date added: December 10, 1985
Location: 7007 Hollywood Blvd.
Reason: For his role in Looney Tunes short films.
Snow White
Date added: June 28, 1987
Location: 6920 Hollywood Blvd.
Reason: For her role in the first feature-length Disney animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Woody Woodpecker
Date added: September 13, 1990
Location: 7000 Hollywood Blvd.
Reason: For his role in his animated films.
Woody Woodpecker appeared with his 90-year-old creator, Walter Lantz, when the animated bird was honored with the 1,918th star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood Sept.13, 1990. The presentation also marked Woody's 50th birthday.
Big Bird
Date added: April 21, 1994
Location: 7021 Hollywood Blvd.
Reason: For his role on the children television show, Sesame Street.
The Simpsons
Date added: January 14, 2000
Location: 7021 Hollywood Blvd.
Reason: For their 10th anniversary on their television show, The Simpsons.
"The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening is joined by the actors portraying the show's characters in Los Angeles Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, as the longest-running primetime animated series in history was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Between Lisa and Marge at rear is James L. Brooks, one of the developers of the show.
Rugrats
Date added: June 28, 2001
Location: 6600 Hollywood Blvd.
Reason: For their 10th anniversary on their television show, Rugrats.
The Rugrats animated babies, top row left to right, Tommy Pickles, Angelica Pickles and Chuckie Finster are honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Thursday, June 28, 2001 at the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Joining the Rugrats during the ceremony are, kneeling left to right, Johnny Grant, Honorary Mayor of Hollywood and Chairman of the Walk of Fame Committee, Rugrat creators, Gabor Csupo, Paul Germain and Arlene Klasky and far right is Leron Gubler, President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
Kermit the Frog
Date added: November 14, 2002
Location: 6801 Hollywood Blvd.
Reason: For his leading role in The Muppet Show.
Godzilla
Date added: November 29, 2004
Location: 6925 Hollywood Blvd.
Reason: For his role in films.
Donald Duck
Date added: August 9, 2004
Location: 6840 Hollywood Blvd.
Reason: For his role in animated films.
Walt Disney character Donald Duck poses for a photo during a ceremony honoring the famous Disney cartoon character with the 2,257th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, in this Monday, Aug. 9, 2004 file photo.
Winnie the Pooh
Date added: April 11, 2006
Location: 6834 Hollywood Blvd.
Reason: For his role in his animated films.
Winnie the Pooh poses for a photo during a ceremony Tuesday, April 11, 2006, celebrating his 80th anniversary with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Pooh, created in the 1920's by British author A.A. Milne, debuted as a cartoon character in the 1966 Disney featurette "Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree," and went on to star in dozens of films, specials and several cartoon series.
The Munchkins
Date added: November 20, 2007
Location: 6900 Hollywood Blvd.
Reason: For their role in The Wizard of Oz.
The Munchkins from "The Wizard of Oz" pose as they receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, site of the film's 1939 premiere, in Los Angeles Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007. Munchkins, from left: Clarence Swensen, a Munchkin soldier, Jerry Maren, part of the Lollipop Guild; Mickey Carroll, the Town Crier; Karl Slover, the Main Trumpeter; Ruth Duccini, a Munchkin villager; Margaret Pelligrini, the "sleepyhead" Munchkin and Meinhardt Raabe, the coroner.
Shrek
Date added: May 20, 2010
Location: 6931 Hollywood Blvd.
Reason: For his role in his animated feature films.
"Shrek" poses behind his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Thursday, May 20, 2010. The animated ogre received the 2,408th star on the Walk of Fame.
Tinker Bell
Date: September 21, 2010
Location: 6834 Hollywood Blvd.
Reason: For her role in "Peter Pan."
Tinker Bell, the fairy character who sprang from the pages of J.M Barrie's literary classic, "Peter Pan," is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, in Los Angeles.
The Muppets
Date added: March 20, 2012
Location: 6834 Hollywood Blvd.
Reason: For their role in motion pictures.
The Muppets as they are honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Mar. 20, 2012. Muppets, top left to right: Animal, Pepe, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo. Lower, left to right: Kermit the Frog and Walter.
Snoopy
Date added: November 2, 2015
Location: 7021 Hollywood Blvd.
Reason: For his role in the Peanuts animated television specials and films.
In a Nov. 2, 2015 file photo, Snoopy is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in Los Angeles.
Minnie Mouse
Date added: January 22, 2018
Location: 6834 Hollywood Blvd.
Reason: For her role in animated films, and for her role as a prominent fashion influencer since her debut.
Minnie Mouse, left, and Katy Perry attend a ceremony honoring Minnie with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, in Los Angeles.
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