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Octavia Spencer was overcome with emotion as she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, on Thursday.
The star, 52, dabbed away at her tears with a tissue while waiting to accept the special honor, and was joined by a number of famous friends, including her The Help co-stars Viola Davis and Allison Janney, along with her Spirited co-star Will Ferrell.
The Academy Award winner looked incredible for the occasion, wearing an elegant black peplum dress and cheetah sandal heels.
Emotional: Octavia Spencer was overcome with emotion as she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, on Thursday
The star accessorized her chic look with a silver bracelet and dangling silver earrings.
The Alabama-born entertainer wore her black tresses parted in the middle and cascading down in bouncy curls.
As for glam, Octavia opted for bronze eyeshadow, and a cranberry shade of lipstick.
Shedding a tear: The Help star, 52, dabbed away at her tears with a tissue while waiting to accept the special honor
Proud moment: Octavia - who was the first black actress to receive Oscar nominations in back-to-back years - proudly posed with her star
Octavia - who was the first black actress to receive Oscar nominations in back-to-back years - also had some of her Hollywood friends supporting her on the special day.
Her The Help co-star Allison Janney, 63, was seen speaking to the crowd in a black blazer over a striped dress.
The ladies were later seen sharing a warm hug onstage.
Elegant: The Academy Award winner looked incredible for the occasion, wearing an elegant black peplum dress and cheetah sandal heels
Forever: Upon finding out about her nomination she told Variety: 'How do you respond to that? To know that you will forever be a part of the mythology of this town. It was a rare moment'
