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Hollywood Walk of Fame star for Gwyneth Paltrow

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Oscar-winner Gwyneth Paltrow has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 38-year-old actress was flanked by country singers Faith Hill and Tim McGraw as she unveiled her star on the sidewalk outside Madame Tussauds celebrity wax museum on Monday.

Contactmusic reports,

The 38-year-old actress - who has children Apple, six, and Moses, four, with husband Chris Martin - was given the honour in Los Angeles yesterday (13.12.10) and admitted she was struggling to keep her emotions in check. She said: “I’m proud my grandchildren can one day come and see my name on the sidewalk. “I think I am going to get in the car and burst into tears. It just means so much to me to see all the people that I really love, and who have been supportive of me forever. I feel so honoured I can’t believe it. “This city is so much a part of my heart and soul. I don’t think I would be here were it not for my family and friends.”

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Cancer-stricken Dennis Hopper gets Hollywood star

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Dennis Hopper was honored with a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday. The 73-year-old actor, who is battling terminal prostate cancer, stunned fans with his undying spirit as he unveiled the star on Hollywood Boulevard. In spite of new injuries due to a fall outside his home, Hopper’s liveliness reflected the resident Easy Rider in him as he displayed the star with his name on it.

According to Contactmusic,

An ailing DENNIS HOPPER shocked fans when he turned up to unveil his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday (26Mar10) - he was sporting bandages on his head and hand. The Easy Rider star is suffering from terminal prostate cancer and reportedly has just weeks to live, but he made an appearance outside the Egyptian Theatre, where he was honoured with the 2,403rd star on Hollywood Boulevard.

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