Lili Estefan and Raúl de Molina, renowned hosts with almost three decades of experience in Hispanic television, were recently honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. However, their achievement has sparked some controversy, as some social media users have speculated that the hosts may have “bought” the star. In response to these rumors, both decided to clarify the details on their show.
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In her speech, Lili Estefan explained that, in order to receive this recognition, it is not enough to have money, as it is a process in which only the most outstanding individuals are selected. “I want to put into perspective a bit what these stars are because the last one given in the category of Hispanic television was 15 years ago.”
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This is the Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles, it is a non-profit organization to which one has to be nominated. People are nominated for years. Every year, 300 nominated individuals enter, from which only 24 are selected.
“To make this happen, all the planets have to align, no matter the cost of the star,” detailed the Cuban presenter, clarifying that it is not a simple or easy process to achieve.
Debunking the process of receiving a star
Lili also mentioned that many people do not understand the true mechanism behind the delivery of stars. “I want to give this explanation because I see a lot of confusion on social media and people don’t understand, people think that someone can come and buy you a star. Not my people,” she said. For his part, Raúl de Molina added: “No matter how much money you have, you cannot buy a star anywhere, you have to be nominated and approved.”
Both presenters also explained that the cost of $75,000 per star is paid only after being selected. This money covers various expenses, such as the manufacturing of the star, the breaking of the concrete, and security costs during the ceremony. However, neither Lili nor Raúl had to pay for their star, as they had the support of sponsors, including Univision. “Univision was one of the sponsors,” Lili commented, making it clear that it was not a direct purchase.
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