Star ceremony for Barbara Walters

Walters autographs a sign for Anthony Solis.  (Mel Melcon / LAT)

Walters and her star, with Los Angeles City Councilman Tom LaBonge; Johnny Grant, honorary mayor of Hollywood; Robert Iger, Walt Disney Company president; Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles City Council president, and Leron Gubler, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce president.  (Mel Melcon / LAT)

The star, close up.  (Mel Melcon / LAT)

Walters poses with ‘Superman’ Christopher Dennis.  (Mel Melcon / LAT)

Walters with ‘The View’ co-hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck (left) and Joy Behar.  (Mel Melcon / LAT)

Barbara Walters and her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame  (Damian Dovarganes / AP)

Kathy Hilton and Nicky Hilton  (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

Elisabeth Hasselbeck hosts “The View” as the festivities begin  (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

Nicky Hilton  (Damian Dovarganes / AP)

Elisabeth Hasselbeck  (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

Robert Iger takes to the stage as Barbara Walters, left, and Nicky Hilton look on.  (Damian Dovarganes / AP)