Film producer, community advocate Kim Waltrip to receive next star on Walk of the Stars

The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce will honor film producer, director and community leader Kim Waltrip with the 487th star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars, in the categories of Humanitarian and Entertainment.

The public dedication ceremony is set for Friday, April 3, at 2 p.m. at 275 S. Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs.

Waltrip’s film credits include The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby, Hit & Run, Adopt a Sailor, 7 Days to Vegas, An Evergreen Christmas and the documentary Diahann Carroll: The Lady, The Music, The Legend.

Her community work includes serving as a past president and longtime board member of Palm Springs Women in Film and Television and as founder of the Kim Waltrip Filmmakers Lab.

Waltrip also previously served as district director for Congresswoman Mary Bono, where she helped establish the first Congressional Art Competition, launched a Mock Congress program for high school students and expanded constituent services across the region.

Her philanthropic work includes leadership roles with Olive Crest Homes for Abused Children, Tour de Palm Springs and the American Cancer Society’s Desert Spirit Gala. She has also served as a juror for the Palm Springs International ShortFest and co-founded the Palm Springs Feartastic Film Festival.

Among her honors are the Desert Visionary Award, Entrepreneur of the Year by Palm Springs Life, Congressional Recognition for Service to the Community, the Women of Distinction Award and the Angel of the Year Award from Olive Crest.

The Chamber noted that Waltrip has been committed to Palm Springs since 1987, contributing to the city’s cultural and civic life through her professional work and community involvement.

For more information, contact walkofthestars@pschamber.org or call the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce at 760-325-1577.

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