The Force is with Evan: McGregor gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Times of discover News: Star Wars and Trainspotting actor Ewan McGregor says he is "very moved" after being honoured with a star on Hollywood's famous Walk of Fame. Scott, 53 - who played Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy - was "particularly moved" by his award alongside actress Carrie Fisher's original Princess Leia in the film franchise. McGregor's speech was also attended by another Star Wars idol, Anakin Skywalker actor Hayden Christensen. He became the 2,789th star to be inducted into the famous walk outside the El Capitan Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard. Getty Images Ewan McGregor and Hayden ChristensenGetty Images

Former Star Wars actor Hayden Christensen delivers McGregor's induction speech McGregor said: "I had absolutely no idea what it would feel like, or what it would mean, but it meant a lot, and it felt very beautiful, very beautiful, and I felt humbled." Felt very moved by it." The whole thing "I'm very emotional to be here on the sidewalk with my old friend Carrie Fisher, it means a lot to me," Hayden Christensen said during his induction speech - describing the performer as "the best Jedi Master anyone could ask for" and "the nicest guy on the planet."

Perth-born McGregor made his film debut in Bill Forsyth's 1994 film Being Human and soon after landed the role of journalist Alex Law in Danny Boyle's Shallow Grave thriller. He earned international acclaim for his portrayal of heroin addict Mark Renton in Danny Boyle's 1996 Trainspotting and its 2017 sequel T2 Trainspotting.

McGregor starred as Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi in three Star Wars blockbusters between 1999 and 2005, before reprising the role in the Disney+ series in 2022. His other Hollywood credits include Fargo, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen and Moulin Rouge. He was made an OBE in 2013 for services to drama and charity and has won an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe.