# 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.
- Title: Nia Long's Walk of Fame star caps childhood dream · Variety
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/film/actors/nia-long-hollywood-michael-friday-sequel-script-1236863633
- Author: Clayton Davis
- Published: 2026-09-16T15:05:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nia long, walk of fame, hollywood, dolly parton, childhood memories, star ceremony, entertainment, culture
## 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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## Key takeaway

Nia Long's Walk of Fame honor represents a full-circle moment from her childhood memories of the same street.