Alan Cumming’s moment on the Hollywood Walk of Fame turned into an unexpected talking point when a very familiar face appeared to support him.
As the Scottish actor received his star, fans were quick to notice that Monica Lewinsky was by his side, proudly supporting him during the ceremony.
Cumming, 60, looked every bit the star in a bright turquoise suit jacket teamed with matching shorts as he celebrated the milestone.
But it was Lewinsky, 52, who surprised many by being one of his closest supporters.
Wearing a vibrant red pantsuit, she joined him on stage, shared a warm kiss with him in front of the crowd and gave a heartfelt speech that made it clear their friendship ran deep.
Although the couple may have caught some fans off guard, Cumming has spoken openly about her connection to Lewinsky for years.
In 2016, he explained how important she was in his life during an appearance on Watch what’s happening live.
“She’s truly one of the kindest, most loyal, most loving, sweetest, funniest girls I’ve ever known. I mean, I think she’s definitely one of my best friends,” he said at the time. “Yeah. And she attended my wedding. She knows my family.”
Cumming previously shared that he met Lewinsky about 16 years ago at a Marie Claire party, and the two have remained close ever since.
While promoting his memoir Not my father’s sonhe again praised her character, saying, “She’s absolutely one of the most loving, fun, intelligent, tender people.”
He added: “The fact that she was able to remain such an extraordinary person with all of this horrible bile that was showered on her as a young woman is a testament to the person that she is.”
Decades after Lewinsky became a household name due to her past with former US President Bill Clinton, her presence at Cumming’s ceremony highlighted a true friendship built away from the headlines.
On this day, the focus remained firmly on loyalty, support and celebrating a career milestone together.
