Hugh Laurie joined by best pal Stephen Fry as he’s honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

HUGH Laurie was joined by his best pal Stephen Fry when he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday.

The 57-year-old became a household name while starring in medical drama House between 2004 and 2012.

Hugh and Stephen became pals at Cambridge and went on to form their own Fry & Laurie TV double act.

Speaking at the Pig 'n Whistle British pub on Hollywood Boulevard, Fry paid tribute to his pal saying: "We come here to epicentre of the entertainment capital of the world, the very eye of the galaxy, where it is tradition in this marvellous town to reward stars by bringing them right down to earth.

"So far down to earth now Hugh will spend eternity having chewing gum and dog poo trodden into him, and very likely worse.

"While he may not be the first wise and kind star to be set in a paving slab in old Hollywood, I venture to suggest no star was ever wiser or kinder.

"I can say like Doctor Watson of his friend Holmes, the kindest and wisest friend I ever knew."

Meanwhile, Hugh, 57, said he felt "incredibly lucky" to be awarded the accolade.

He said: "This is not a fair world. I'm 57 now and I've lived a life of extraordinary good fortune from start to finish, so much so I'm anticipating a piano falling on my head to redress the balance.

"I've been incredibly lucky. I'm going to bask in this extraordinary honour and my extraordinary good luck and I'll set to work first thing tomorrow on the global unfairness problem."

Laurie is now one of a host of Britons who have been awarded stars including Emma Thompson, Colin Firth and Dame Helen Mirren.

His star is number 2,593 on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

During his time as Gregory House, Laurie became the highest paid TV actor and won Golden Globes in 2006 and 2007.

He has most recently found fame on BBC's The Night Manager as baddie Richard Onslow Roper.

Hugh is now starring in US comedy Veep and psychological thriller Chance.

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