Cameron Diaz has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The actress - best known for the films There's Something About Mary and Charlie's Angels - attended the unveiling with family and friends.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes attended the bash alongside film directors Curtis Hanson, Nick Cassavetes and Chuck Russell.

"I want to thank all of my family for the support and for all of their love, thank you guys," Diaz said.

The 36-year-old's latest film, My Sister's Keeper, will hit UK cinema screens on Friday.

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