Octavia Spencer wiped away the tears of joy as she received her Hollywood Walk of Fame star on Thursday.
The actress, 52, was clearly overwhelmed by the occasion as she waited in the wings to accept the honour.
She was joined at the special ceremony by The Help co-stars Viola Davis and Allison Janney. Octavia received a Bafta, Golden Globe, SAG Award and Broadcast Film Critics' Choice Award for her role as Minny in the Dreamworks feature film.