Steve Nissen, president and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, from left, Ricki Lake, John Waters, Greg Gorman, Mink Stole, and Matt Fritch, chairman of the board of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, attend a ceremony honoring Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Steve Nissen, president and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, from left, Ricki Lake, John Waters, Greg Gorman, Mink Stole, and Matt Fritch, chairman of the board of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, attend a ceremony honoring Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Baltimore filmmaker John Waters gets his star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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John Waters receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Johns Waters remarks, at the ceremony to receive the 2,763rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, “Here I am, closer to the gutter than ever.” John Waters fans at the Senator Theatre watch the free livestream screening of the event, which was also shown at the Charles Theatre, courtesy of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

Johns Waters remarks, at the ceremony to receive the 2,763rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, “Here I am, closer to the gutter than ever.” John Waters fans at the Senator Theatre watch the free livestream screening of the event, which was also shown at the Charles Theatre, courtesy of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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John Waters Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Steve Nissen, president and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, from left, Ricki Lake, John Waters, Greg Gorman, Mink Stole, and Matt Fritch, chairman of the board of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, attend a ceremony honoring Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Steve Nissen, president and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, from left, Ricki Lake, John Waters, Greg Gorman, Mink Stole, and Matt Fritch, chairman of the board of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, attend a ceremony honoring Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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John Waters receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Amanda Gunther of Glen Arm, left, and Owen O’Donnell of Baltimore City were two of the John Waters fans who arrived early for the free livestream screenings of John Waters receiving the 2,763rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Both the Senator and Charles Theatres were granted permission for the livestreams by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

Amanda Gunther of Glen Arm, left, and Owen O’Donnell of Baltimore City were two of the John Waters fans who arrived early for the free livestream screenings of John Waters receiving the 2,763rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Both the Senator and Charles Theatres were granted permission for the livestreams by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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John Waters receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

John Waters fans arrive at the Senator Theatre for a free livestream screening of John Waters receiving the 2,763rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Both the Senator and Charles Theatres were granted permission for the livestreams by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

John Waters fans arrive at the Senator Theatre for a free livestream screening of John Waters receiving the 2,763rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Both the Senator and Charles Theatres were granted permission for the livestreams by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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John Waters receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Two sidewalk blocks outside the Senator Theatre’s Walk of Fame mark the 1998 premieres of John Waters’ film, “Pecker” and a documentary, “Divine Trash,” by local filmmaker Steve Yeager. The Senator and Charles Theatres offered free livestream screenings of John Waters receiving the 2,763rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles.

Two sidewalk blocks outside the Senator Theatre’s Walk of Fame mark the 1998 premieres of John Waters’ film, “Pecker” and a documentary, “Divine Trash,” by local filmmaker Steve Yeager. The Senator and Charles Theatres offered free livestream screenings of John Waters receiving the 2,763rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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John Waters receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

John Waters fans at the Senator Theatre watch a livestream screening of Waters receiving the 2,763rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Waters holds a framed photo of his parents, Patricia and John Waters, which was placed near the sidewalk star at its unveiling. Waters mentioned in his speech that the Senator and Charles theaters had been granted permission for the livestreams by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

John Waters fans at the Senator Theatre watch a livestream screening of Waters receiving the 2,763rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Waters holds a framed photo of his parents, Patricia and John Waters, which was placed near the sidewalk star at its unveiling. Waters mentioned in his speech that the Senator and Charles theaters had been granted permission for the livestreams by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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John Waters receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

The Senator and Charles Theatres offered free livestream screenings of John Waters receiving the 2,763rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Pictured on the livestream at the Senator Theatre with Waters, center, are longtime friends Mink Stole, second from left, and Ricki Lake, right, both actresses in his films. Waters mentioned in his speech that both theaters had been granted permission for the livestreams by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

The Senator and Charles Theatres offered free livestream screenings of John Waters receiving the 2,763rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Pictured on the livestream at the Senator Theatre with Waters, center, are longtime friends Mink Stole, second from left, and Ricki Lake, right, both actresses in his films. Waters mentioned in his speech that both theaters had been granted permission for the livestreams by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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John Waters receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Poppy visits the Senator Theatre with his owner, Robin Sherrer of Baltimore, for the free livestream screening of John Waters receiving the 2,763rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. One of John Waters’ film premieres memorialized on the sidewalk outside the theater is “Cry-Baby,” made in 1990.

Poppy visits the Senator Theatre with his owner, Robin Sherrer of Baltimore, for the free livestream screening of John Waters receiving the 2,763rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. One of John Waters’ film premieres memorialized on the sidewalk outside the theater is “Cry-Baby,” made in 1990. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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John Waters Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Steve Nissen, president and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, from left, Ricki Lake, John Waters, Greg Gorman, Mink Stole, and Matt Fritch, chairman of the board of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, attend a ceremony honoring Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Steve Nissen, president and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, from left, Ricki Lake, John Waters, Greg Gorman, Mink Stole, and Matt Fritch, chairman of the board of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, attend a ceremony honoring Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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John Waters Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

John Waters poses with his new star during a ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

John Waters poses with his new star during a ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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John Waters Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

John Waters holds a framed photograph of his parents, Pat Waters and John Waters Senior, during a ceremony honoring him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday.

John Waters holds a framed photograph of his parents, Pat Waters and John Waters Senior, during a ceremony honoring him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday. (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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John Waters Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Ricki Lake, left, and John Waters attend a ceremony honoring Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Ricki Lake, left, and John Waters attend a ceremony honoring Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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John Waters Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

John Waters poses with his new star during a ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

John Waters poses with his new star during a ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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John Waters Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

John Waters attends a ceremony honoring him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

John Waters attends a ceremony honoring him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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John Waters Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Ricki Lake, from left, John Waters, Mink Stole, and Greg Gorman attend a ceremony honoring Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Ricki Lake, from left, John Waters, Mink Stole, and Greg Gorman attend a ceremony honoring Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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John Waters Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Ricki Lake attends a ceremony honoring John Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Ricki Lake attends a ceremony honoring John Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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John Waters Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

John Waters, left, and Greg Gorman attend a ceremony honoring Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

John Waters, left, and Greg Gorman attend a ceremony honoring Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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John Waters Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Mink Stole speaks during a ceremony honoring John Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Mink Stole speaks during a ceremony honoring John Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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John Waters Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

John Waters holds a framed photograph of his parents, Pat Waters and John Waters Senior, during a ceremony honoring him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday.

John Waters holds a framed photograph of his parents, Pat Waters and John Waters Senior, during a ceremony honoring him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday. (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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John Waters Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

John Waters, left, and Mink Stole attend a ceremony honoring Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

John Waters, left, and Mink Stole attend a ceremony honoring Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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John Waters Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Ricki Lake, left, and John Waters attend a ceremony honoring Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Ricki Lake, left, and John Waters attend a ceremony honoring Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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John Waters Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Steve Nissen, president and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, left, and John Waters attend a ceremony honoring Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Steve Nissen, president and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, left, and John Waters attend a ceremony honoring Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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John Waters Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

John Waters speaks during a ceremony honoring him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

John Waters speaks during a ceremony honoring him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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John Waters Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

John Waters holds a replica of his new star during a ceremony honoring him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

John Waters holds a replica of his new star during a ceremony honoring him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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John Waters Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Ricki Lake, left, and John Waters attend a ceremony honoring Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Ricki Lake, left, and John Waters attend a ceremony honoring Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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John Waters Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Ricki Lake speaks during a ceremony honoring John Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Ricki Lake speaks during a ceremony honoring John Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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John Waters Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Mink Stole, left, and John Waters attend a ceremony honoring Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Mink Stole, left, and John Waters attend a ceremony honoring Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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John Waters Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Greg Gorman attends a ceremony honoring John Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Greg Gorman attends a ceremony honoring John Waters with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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