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A star-studded moment unfolded on Tuesday as Israeli actress Gal Gadot received her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. "To all the young people, especially the young girls, if a girl from Rosh Ha'ayin can get a star on Hollywood Boulevard, anything is possible," she said, voice trembling with emotion.
Gadot attended the ceremony with her husband, Jaron Varsano and their four daughters — Alma, Maya, Daniella and Ori. But stealing the spotlight was three-year-old Daniella, who kept photographers entertained with playful expressions while Gadot happily joined in.
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Gal Gadot with her daughter Daniella
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Gal Gadot and her daughter Daniella at the ceremony
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One particularly heartwarming moment came when Daniella sat on her mother’s lap, repeatedly kissing her, with Gadot responding to every kiss. In another amusing scene, the entire family sat on the ground to pose with the star — only for Daniella to start nibbling on Gadot’s dress.
Gadot learned she would be receiving a star in June 2023. " This is unbelievable I'm so so grateful and thankful and humbled and thank you so much to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for choosing me," she said at the time.
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Receiving a star, however, isn't free. Made of terrazzo — a polished concrete material embedded with marble or granite chips — each star costs $55,000, covering installation and maintenance.
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Gal Gadot with her daughter Daniella
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"The majority of that money goes to a group called the Hollywood Historic Trust and they repair and maintain the stars," Ana Martinez, the Walk of Fame’s chief producer, told CNN. "The rest of the money goes to the making of the star, the breaking up of the square, security, a plaque.”
According to Urban Hollywood, the cost is typically covered by record labels, TV networks or fan clubs. Some funds also go toward organizing the ceremony, allowing devoted fans to see their favorite celebrity receive the honor in person.