From Variety · Clayton Davis · · 1m
Nia Long's Walk of Fame star caps childhood dream
The actress reflects on walking Hollywood Boulevard as a kid and receiving her own star.
In brief
The actress reflects on walking Hollywood Boulevard as a kid and receiving her own star. Nia Long's Walk of Fame honor represents a full-circle moment from her childhood memories of the same street. Originally reported by Variety.
A girl on Hollywood Boulevard
Nia Long's mother drove a bus down Hollywood Boulevard when she was young. They'd stop to read the names on the Walk of Fame stars together.
“We used to walk down the block and look at all the stars”
Dolly Parton's timing
Dolly Parton died on August 25 at age 80, just days before Long sat down with Variety. Long had lingered at Parton's star as a child.
Full circle moment
The child who once read names on Hollywood Boulevard stars is now about to receive one of her own.
Michael and beyond
Long discussed her recent work including the film Michael during her Variety interview.
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The headline
Nia Long's Walk of Fame honor represents a full-circle moment from her childhood memories of the same street.
