Introduction to Hollywood Boulevard: Hollywood Walk of Fame was built in 1958. It is a sidewalk extending along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in the United States. There are more than 2,000 star-shaped medals with the names of Hollywood celebrities on it. , to commemorate their contributions to the entertainment industry. The first star was awarded to Joanne Woodward on February 9, 1960. By the time Vanna White received the honor on April 20, 2006, there were 2,309 stars on it.