Fran Drescher receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Fran Drescher at the ceremony honoring Fran Drescher with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on September 30, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - Actress Fran Drescher was honored with the 2,822nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, Sept. 30.

The star, located at 6623 Hollywood Boulevard, is in the category of Motion Pictures.

What they're saying:

"I wanted to be in show business. I dreamt of becoming a star and today I guess this Hollywood Walk of Fame star makes it official," Drescher said Tuesday. The ceremony was held on her 68th birthday.

"I was blessed with loving parents, very supportive devoted friends and family who became the wind beneath my wings. The things you hear about Hollywood is all true. It's the land of dreams, but staying grounded and authentic is imperative. Keeping old friends with you, close to you and never forgetting where you came from is essential. Learning to love yourself regardless of rejection or praise, rich or poor, young or old -- one of that should define who you are. Not in show business, not in any business. Everyone who crosses your path, everything that happens is an opportunity on your journey of self-refinement. We are very imperfect beings, learning and growing along the way, through all the pitfalls and mistakes made. To do it right, we must make kindness and compassion our compass," Drescher added. 

Fran Drescher receives star on Walk of Fame

The fabulous Fran Drescher received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on her 68th birthday.

Drescher was joined by Nicholle Tom and Madeline Zima, who portrayed her stepdaughters in the 1993-99 CBS comedy "The Nanny," and "Abbott Elementary" cast member Lisa Ann Walter. Drescher's ex-husband, Peter Marc Jacobson, a creator and executive producer of "The Nanny," was the master of ceremonies.

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"Fran has not only brought laughter and joy to millions through her unforgettable work on screen, but she has also shown tremendous strength and dedication as a leader for her fellow performers. We are thrilled to honor her with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for both her artistic achievements and her tireless advocacy as SAG-AFTRA president," said Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Fran Drescher, President, SAG-AFTRA, attends the 31st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on February 23, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)

The backstory:

Drescher is well-known for her role as Fran Fine in the hit television series, "The Nanny," which she co-created and executive produced. For her work on the show, she was nominated for two Golden Globes and two Emmy Awards. 

She has also appeared in films such as "This is Spinal Tap," "Ragtime," "Jack," "Doctor Detroit," "Cadillac Man," and "The Beautician and the Beast."

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She is a two-time New York Times best-selling author with her books, "Enter Whining" and "Cancer Schmancer."

Drescher is the founder of the non-profit organization Cancer Schmancer, which focuses on the causation of disease and promoting lifestyle changes to prevent or reverse illness. The organization also hosts the Fran Drescher Master Class Health Summit annually. 

She has successfully lobbied in Washington, D.C., and was instrumental in the passage of the Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act. 

In September 2021, she was elected national president of SAG-AFTRA, the world's largest entertainment labor union.