Hooray! Minnie Mouse Gets Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
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A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame honoring Minnie Mouse was unveiled Monday, marking the 90th anniversary of the release of her first of more than 70 animated films, "Steamboat Willie.''
Walt Disney Co. CEO Robert Iger and singer Katy Perry spoke at the 11:30 a.m. PST ceremony in front of the Disney-owned El Capitan Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard.
"After 90 years of serving LOOKS & smiles as the polka dot queen, it's time she got that recognition!'' Perry tweeted Jan. 11 after the announcement. "It will be a childhood and grown adult dream come true for me that day!''
Perry is among the judges on "American Idol,'' which will make its debut on Disney-owned ABC March 11 after 15 seasons on Fox.
The star is the 2,627th since the completion of the Walk of Fame in 1961 with the first 1,558 stars. The ceremony was livestreamed on walkoffame.com.
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(L-R) Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Ryan Murphy, Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk attend a ceremony honoring Ryan Murphy with a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 04, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
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(L-R) Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Ryan Murphy, Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk attend a ceremony honoring Ryan Murphy with a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 04, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
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Kevin James, Jessica Lange, Ryan Murphy, Sarah Paulson, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, President/CEO Leron Gubler, Brad Falchuk and Gwyneth Paltrow attend a ceremony honoring Ryan Murphy with a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 04, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
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Ryan Murphy is honored with a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 04, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
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Mitch O'Farrell, from right, Rita Moreno, Lin-Manuel Miranda, 'Weird Al' Yankovic and Leron Gubler pose for a photo during a ceremony honoring Lin-Manuel Miranda with a star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)
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Lin-Manuel Miranda poses on top of his star at the ceremony honoring him with a star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)
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Rita Moreno, from right, Lin-Manuel Miranda and 'Weird Al' Yankovic pose for a photo during a ceremony honoring Lin-Manuel Miranda with a star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)
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Rapper Snoop Dogg, right, poses atop his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame with rapper/singer/producer Pharrell Williams on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)
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Michael Buble received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 16: Sir Richard Branson (L) and Lance Bass attend Sir Richard Branson being honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 16, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Carrie Underwood is honored with a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 20, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
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ack Black is honored with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 18, 2018 in Hollywood, California.
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Musician/comedian "Weird Al" Yankovic, known for song parodies including "Eat It" and "Like A Surgeon," poses atop his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame following a ceremony in his honor on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
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Minnie Mouse was part of the first animated film featuring Mickey Mouse, "Steamboat Willie,'' which was released in 1928. Mickey Mouse received a star in 1978 for the film's 50th anniversary.
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - JANUARY 22: Disney's Minnie Mouse celebrates her 90th anniversary with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 22, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - JANUARY 22: Singer Katy Perry speaks on stage next to Minnie Mouse during a star ceremony in celebration of the 90th anniversary of Disney's Minnie Mouse at the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 22, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - JANUARY 22: Disney's Minnie Mouse celebrates her 90th anniversary with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 22, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - JANUARY 22: Disney's Minnie Mouse celebrates her 90th anniversary with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 22, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - JANUARY 22: Singer Katy Perry speaks on stage next to Minnie Mouse during a star ceremony in celebration of the 90th anniversary of Disney's Minnie Mouse at the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 22, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
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Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse are described by Disney as "forever sweethearts.''
Minnie Mouse is known for her polka dot attire and the ceremony coincides with National Polka Dot Day. She is joining such other animated characters as Donald Duck, Bugs Bunny, Woody Woodpecker and The Simpsons with stars on the Walk of Fame.
