Mon Apr 07 07:50:00 UTC 2025: **Horror Icons Reunite for Carpenter’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Star**
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Legendary horror director John Carpenter received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 3rd, 2025, marking a momentous occasion that saw the reunion of two stars from his iconic 1982 film, *The Thing*. Kurt Russell and Keith David, appearing together publicly for the first time in 40 years, joined the celebration alongside special effects master Greg Nicotero.
Nicotero lauded Carpenter as a cinematic innovator, joking about the enduring mystery of *The Thing*: “Maybe now we’ll finally find out if Kurt or Keith was The Thing.” David, who received his first film role from Carpenter, responded with a laugh, “It wasn’t me,” before paying tribute to the director. Russell shared an anecdote about the memorable sombrero he wore in the film, highlighting Carpenter’s unwavering confidence in his creative decisions.
Other attendees included *Halloween* star Nick Castle, PJ Soles, Carpenter’s ex-wife Adrienne Barbeau, and Slash from Guns N’ Roses. Carpenter himself concluded the ceremony with his signature dry wit, quipping, “Thank you for this place on this sacred boulevard where people and dogs can pee on me at any time.” Carpenter’s star is now located at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard.
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