Hip-hop artist and actress Queen Latifah has become the first celebrity to be awarded a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame in 2006.
The 35-year-old star, who received an Oscar nomination for her role as Mama Morton in 'Chicago', attended a special unveiling ceremony yesterday.
Queen Latifah, real name Dana Owens, commented: "I think the reason I am here is to inspire African-American women who are rappers, full-figured women to know that they can do it, too."
The star's mother, Rita Owens, said: "Who would have known that in the '70s, when a pink 8-pound baby girl was born, this is where she would be today. She came out screaming, 'Look out world, here I come'."
Queen Latifah's latest album, a jazz album entitled 'The Dana Owens Album', earned her a Grammy nomination.
