The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that acclaimed film producer, director, and community leader Kim Waltrip with the 487th star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars in the category of Humanitarian and Entertainment. The public dedication ceremony will take place on Friday, April 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at 275 S. Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs.
WHAT: 487th Star Dedication – Palm Springs Walk of the Stars WHO: Kim Waltrip WHEN: Friday, April 3 | 2:00 p.m. WHERE: 275 S. Palm Canyon Drive
Waltrip’s career spans decades of impactful work across both the entertainment industry and the Coachella Valley community. As a producer and director, her 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, among others.
Beyond film, Waltrip has been a driving force in community leadership and mentorship. She is a past president and longtime board member of Palm Springs Women in Film and Television (PSWIFT) and founder of the Kim Waltrip Filmmakers Lab. She 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.
A dedicated advocate for the arts and philanthropy, Waltrip has held leadership roles with organizations including Olive Crest Homes for Abused Children, Tour de Palm Springs, and the American Cancer Society’s Desert Spirit Gala. She has also contributed to the local film community as a juror for the Palm Springs International ShortFest and co-founder of the Palm Springs Feartastic Film Festival.
Her contributions have earned her numerous honors, including 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. Since 1987, she has remained deeply committed to Palm Springs, helping shape its cultural and civic landscape through both her professional work and community involvement. For additional information, contact walkofthestars@pschamber.org or call the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce at (760) 325-1577.
