After over 20 years working on stage and screen, Debra Messing has received a star on Hollywood’s legendary Walk of Fame on Friday. Debra, looking radiant in a vintage lacy gold dress, was honored by Will and Grace co-creator, Max Mutchnik, and her BFF, Mariska Hargitay.

Upon receiving her star (the 2,620th on the walk), Debra recalled her first visit to Hollywood with her parents, remembering “we went to Universal Studios and Grauman’s Chinese Theater. The Wizard of Oz was my favorite movie and I couldn’t believe that [I] was able to put my hand in Judy Garland’s hand print. It felt like I had touched her.” And, showcasing the humor we all know and love, she joked “I smiled all the way back to Rhode Island where my brother and I played Gilligan’s Island in the forest behind our house. I always played Ginger because I knew someday I’d be a natural redhead.”

Showing that comic chops seems to run in the family, Debra’s 13-year-old son, Roman Walker Zelman, joined his mom for a photo op that recreated Mariah Carey’s immortalized-by-meme 2015 Walk of Fame ceremony. And, in addition to Mariska, Debra’s other famous friends, Connie Britton (Rayna 4-eva) and Sophia Bush were on hand, posing for photos and sharing warm wishes on social media.

Rayna, I mean Connie (I miss her on Nashville so much), shared a group shot with the caption “What joy to see Debra Messing get her star on Hollywood Blvd today!! Always remember to never forget to dream your dreams…✨🌟.” Mariska, who is quite fond of hashtags, posted a photo with the caption, “#Congrats #GoldenBeauty #BrightLight #BrilliantStar @therealdebramessing. #ThankYou for letting me be part of this #WellDeservedHonor. You #AlwaysShowUp #AlwaysShine #GratefulForYou #SquadGoals.”

#Congrats #GoldenBeauty #BrightLight #BrilliantStar @therealdebramessing. #ThankYou for letting me be part of this #WellDeservedHonor. You #AlwaysShowUp #AlwaysShine #GratefulForYou #SquadGoals

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Sophia, in a heartfelt Instagram post, called Debra “an angel in the city of angels” and declared:

She has paved the way, through art, for people to see into worlds that are different than their own. She has opened hearts and minds, reminding us that we are all more alike than different, and made us laugh all the while. She has been a fearless champion for the less fortunate, the LGBTQ community, and those affected by HIV/AIDS. She is a triple threat, multiplied countless times over.”

Talk about a #FierceFemaleFriday. Watching @therealdebramessing receive her much deserved star on the Walk of Fame today was simply incredible. • Mariska spoke about what an incredible friend Debra is, and her magnificent heart. Max Mutchnick, one of the creators of Will And Grace, spoke about her Lucille Ball-level talent and whip smart wit. And a representative of the city hit the nail on the head, discussing her philanthropy. Debra is an angel in the city of angels. • She has paved the way, through art, for people to see into worlds that are different than their own. She has opened hearts and minds, reminding us that we are all more alike than different, and made us laugh all the while. She has been a fearless champion for the less fortunate, the LGBTQ community, and those affected by HIV/AIDS. She is a triple threat, multiplied countless times over. • Debra, it's an honor to be your friend. It was an honor to be there today. And I cannot wait to see what you tackle next. You're an absolute LEGEND! 🌟 #sistersister #sisterhood #resisterhood

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Of course, Debra’a Will and Grace family were there to help her celebrate. Co-stars Eric McCormack and Megan Mullally were also on hand for the ceremony. Sean Hayes apparently missed out due to ill health. Debra posted a photo of the trio with the caption, “These two- my brother & sister, my husband & wife- my family. They are everything to me. Just miss my Seanie who, sadly, has been under the weather. Feel better soon!”

These two- my brother & sister, my husband & wife- my family. They are everything to me. Just miss my Seanie who, sadly, has been under the weather. Feel better soon! ❤️❤️❤️

A post shared by Debra Messing (@therealdebramessing) on Oct 6, 2017 at 10:56pm PDT

I’m happy Debra got her star. She’s a good actress – and it’s to bad we couldn’t have seen more of her on Smash (never forget). Reading a recent interview, I found myself liking Debra even more. In a Variety profile (a great read if you’re a fan), she said, “I grew up watching I Love Lucy and Carol Burnett and Madeline Kahn and Mary Tyler Moore. These women really shaped me.” These are my comedy idols as well, Say what you want about Debra, but she’s got good damn taste in muses.

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