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Fran Drescher Receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star on 68th Birthday

Castmates praised the actor-producer and union leader whose 1990s sitcom remains a cultural touchstone.

Overview

  • Nicholle Tom and Madeline Zima joined the ceremony and delivered tributes highlighting Drescher’s mentorship, generosity and unapologetic authenticity.
  • Drescher co-created and executive produced The Nanny, earning multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her portrayal of Fran Fine.
  • As SAG-AFTRA’s national president elected in 2021, she became a prominent voice during the 2023 Hollywood strikes.
  • Charles Shaughnessy, her co-star on The Nanny, sent congratulations on social media, adding to the reunion feel of the event.
  • A recent Instagram photo of Drescher meeting with producers and Shaughnessy fueled fan hopes for a revival, though no project has been announced.