Discover the major Hollywood stars who refused, delayed, or declined the Walk of Fame — including Julia Roberts, Prince, Clint Eastwood, and more — and why they chose not to cement their legacy in Hollywood.

Barbara Payton looked destined for classic Hollywood stardom. She had the beauty, the confidence, and the kind of screen presence studios loved in the late 40s. But behind the glamorous premieres and magazine covers was a quick rise, a brutal fall, and a story that remains one of Hollywood’s most tragic cautionary tales.

Kate Jackson became one of television’s biggest stars when Charlie’s Angels premiered in 1976. Alongside Farrah Fawcett and Jaclyn Smith, she helped turn the ABC crime drama into a cultural phenomenon. Many viewers expected Jackson to become an even bigger Hollywood force after leaving the series. Instead, her career slowed in ways that surprised fans and industry insiders alike.