PictureLux on the red carpet report: Reese Witherspoon receives star.

Oscar-winner Reese Witherspoon has been honored with a much coveted star on Hollywood Boulevard. It's the 2,425th star bestowed on the world renowned, "Walk of Fame".

The "Walk the Line" and "Legally Blonde" actress unveiled her Hollywood Walk of Fame honor on Wednesday outside the W Hotel, in Hollywood CA.

The ceremony was scheduled to coincide with the December 17th release of her latest movie, "How Do You Know," co-starring Jack Nicholson, Paul Rudd and Owen Wilson - written and directed by James L. Brooks.

It was James L. Brooks who introduced the actress to the crowd gathered on the Boulevard. Also making a cameo appearance were her two favorite costars, her kids, Ava, 11, and Deacon, 7. In 2006, Witherspoon won the best-actress Academy Award for her portrayal of June Carter Cash in "Walk the Line." (photo © 2010 Joe Martinez/PictureLux)

Highlights of her noteworthy acting career include "Pleasantville," "Cruel Intentions," "Election," "Sweet Home Alabama," and "Just Like Heaven."

Reese Witherspoon Trivia per IMDB:

Refused the lead roles in two horror movies, Scream (1996/I) and Urban Legend (1998).
She was a cheerleader in high school and a debutante.
Reese is her mother's maiden name.
Was approached by a few companies to record music after she provided her own singing voice for Walk the Line (2005).
Is the second actress to win the best actress Oscar for portraying a female singer in a biography; the first was Sissy Spacek for Coal Miner's Daughter (1980).
Auditioned for the role of Rachel Dawes in Batman Begins (2005), but Katie Holmes was cast instead.
Is a vegetarian.

View more celebrity photos of Reese Witherspoon at PictureLux Imagesearch