Aaron Carter’s Mother Launches Fundraising Campaign for Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
The mother of late pop singer Aaron Carter has launched a public fundraising campaign aimed at securing her son a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, an effort that underscores both his early impact on pop culture and the enduring loyalty of his fan base.
Jane Carter Schneck announced the initiative this week through a GoFundMe page, setting a goal of $85,000 to cover the costs associated with the nomination, installation, and long-term maintenance of a star. In a statement accompanying the campaign, she framed the effort as a collective tribute to Carter’s life and career, inviting fans and supporters to participate in honoring his legacy.
“The funds will cover the creation, installation, and long-term maintenance of the star,” Schneck wrote, emphasizing that even those unable to contribute financially could support the campaign by sharing it. Early donations, however, remained modest, with only a small amount raised in the initial hours following its launch.
According to Schneck, the effort has the backing of Carter’s immediate family, including his brother Nick Carter and sister Angel Carter. Their involvement reflects a broader attempt to preserve Carter’s public memory following his death in 2022 at the age of 34.
The process of obtaining a star on the Walk of Fame is governed by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which reviews nominations annually. Candidates must meet several criteria, including sustained professional achievement, a minimum of five years of activity in their field, and contributions to the community. In addition, nominees are typically required to attend the unveiling ceremony, though exceptions are made for posthumous recognitions, which are only considered at least two years after a candidate’s death.
Schneck has indicated that she plans to formally submit Carter’s nomination before the May 15 deadline for the upcoming selection cycle. The application itself carries a relatively modest fee, but the larger fundraising target reflects the broader costs associated with securing and maintaining a star once approved.
Aaron Carter first rose to prominence in the late 1990s as a child pop star, releasing his self-titled debut album at just nine years old. He quickly gained international recognition, in part through touring alongside the Backstreet Boys, where his brother Nick was already an established member. Carter’s 2000 album Aaron’s Party (Come Get It) proved to be his commercial peak, achieving multi-platinum success and producing hits such as “I Want Candy” and the title track.
In addition to his music career, Carter appeared in several television shows popular with younger audiences at the time, including Lizzie McGuire and Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, further cementing his visibility during the early 2000s pop boom.
His later years were marked by personal and legal challenges, and his death was ultimately ruled accidental. An autopsy report concluded that Carter drowned after becoming incapacitated in a bathtub due to the combined effects of inhaling compressed gas and taking the anti-anxiety medication Xanax.
The campaign to secure a Walk of Fame star reflects an effort to refocus attention on Carter’s early contributions to pop music and youth culture, rather than the difficulties that defined much of his later life. Whether the nomination will be successful remains uncertain, as the selection process is competitive and limited to a few dozen honorees each year.
