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Robert Englund Honored with Star on Halloween

11/3/2025

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Robert Englund (actor) received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Halloween for portraying Freddy Krueger.
At the ceremony, Heather Langenkamp (co-star) and Eli Roth (filmmaker) praised Englund's impact on horror and popular culture.
Langenkamp highlighted his unique Krueger portrayal, while Roth noted the character's resonance with LGBTQ+ audiences.
Englund expressed gratitude, saying, "Today, my dream is coming true," as fans celebrated horror's inclusive appeal.

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Robert Englund (actor) received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Halloween for portraying Freddy Krueger.
At the ceremony, Heather Langenkamp (co-star) and Eli Roth (filmmaker) praised Englund's impact on horror and popular culture.
Langenkamp highlighted his unique Krueger portrayal, while Roth noted the character's resonance with LGBTQ+ audiences.
Englund expressed gratitude, saying, "Today, my dream is coming true," as fans celebrated horror's inclusive appeal.