Christina Ricci receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES -- Actress Christina Ricci, who's known for her iconic roles in films like "The Addams Family," "Casper," and "Sleepy Hollow," was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

She began her acting career at the age of seven when a local theater critic noticed her standout performance in the school Christmas play.

She made her professional acting debut one year later in the movie "Mermaids" alongside superstar Cher and Winona Ryder.

"From the moment I stepped on a film set, I knew I was home," she said at Thursday's ceremony. "I've been a working actress for over 36 years and a part of this community, and as much as I've always felt at home on a set, compulsively drawn to any base camp I drive past, 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."

Ricci was joined by Patty Jenkins, who directed her in the 2003 film "Monster," and Dan Bucatinsky, who appeared with Ricci in the 1998 romantic dark comedy "The Opposite of Sex."

"You hold such a special place in my heart. And I mean, what was shocking to me was that I can't believe that you don't already have 40 stars," Jenkins said.

She was also joined by her castmates from the hit drama series "Yellowjackets."

"It's been my whole life. I've been doing this; this has always been my industry and my home. It's what I do, and it's in my blood. I think I would've maybe told myself to believe in myself a little bit more, but at the same time, it's all worked out without that self-belief, so it seems ok," Ricci said.