Christina Ricci's Hollywood Walk of Fame star unveiled

LOS ANGELES - Actress Christina Ricci was honored Thursday with the 2,803rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

What we know:

The ceremony took place at 6258 Hollywood Boulevard, in front of the W Hollywood Hotel, where Ricci received her star in the category of Motion Pictures.

Ricci told the crowd gathered for the ceremony that she has always felt at "home" on film sets.

"I've been a working actress for over 36 years and a part of this community," she said. "And as much as I've always felt at home on a set ... and love the feeling of stepping up to my mark, or really anyone's mark, as much as all of that is true, and as much as I always felt at home on a set, I don't think I would've ever believed as a young actress that I would receive an honor like this."

She thanked everyone who believed in her over the years and offered her support. And she joked that she plans to "haunt my star when I die, so I'll always be here."

Patty Jenkins, who directed Ricci in "Monster," and actor, producer, writer Dan Bucatinsky, who appeared with Ricci in the 1998 romantic dark comedy, "The Opposite of Sex," were among those joining her at the ceremony at 6258 Hollywood Blvd. in front of the W Hollywood hotel.

The backstory:

Christina Ricci's career began at age seven, and she quickly gained recognition for her role as Wednesday Addams in "The Addams Family" and its sequel. 

Additional film credits include "The Matrix Resurrections,""Around the Block," "Bel Ami," "Speed Racer," "Black Snake Moan," "Penelope," "Cursed Monster," "Prozac Nation," "The Man Who Cried," "Sleepy Hollow," "Pecker," "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," "Buffalo 66," "Now and Then," and "Mermaids."

Her television work includes leading roles in "Z: The Beginning of Everything," "The Lizzie Borden Chronicles," and "Pan Am," as well as guest appearances on "Ally McBeal," "Grey’s Anatomy;" for which she received an Emmy nomination; "Saving Grace," and "The Good Wife."

Ricci has been nominated for Golden Globe, SAG, and Emmy awards over the course of her career.

What they're saying:

"The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is honored to welcome actress Christina Ricci to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. From her remarkable start as a young talent to her enduring impact on the silver screen, Christina Ricci's film career has been nothing short of extraordinary," said Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame producer.

What's next:

Ricci recently wrapped production on the action-comedy "Guns Up," set for a 2025 release. 

Ricci can currently be seen reprising her fan-favorite role as Misty Quigley in the third season of Showtime’s hit drama series "Yellowjackets," a performance that earned her an Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.

She continues to engage with her audience through her work and charitable efforts, supporting organizations like Rainn, Planned Parenthood, and GLAAD.