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A family affair! Claire Danes stands out in red dress as she makes rare appearance with parents while receiving star on Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Published: 15:13 EST, 24 September 2015 | Updated: 16:55 EST, 24 September 2015

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Claire Danes often poses for photos with her actor husband Hugh Dancy, which she did as recently as Sunday during the Emmy Awards.

But on Thursday the 36-year-old actress put her arms around more immediate family members - her mother Carla and father Christopher - when accepted her star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

And the Homeland standout looked thrilled to have their support as she smiled for photo after photo with her parents before sitting next to her star.

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With her folks: Claire Danes made a rare appearance with her mother Carla and father Christopher when she received a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on Thursday

Getting along: Claire's mother Carla is an artist who makes sculptures with found objects. Her father Christopher is a nature photographer. Though the couple is divorced, they seemed to be at peace as they assembled for their daughter's achievement

Red hot: Danes put on an impressive display in a red lace halter dress that reached her lower calves and showed off not just her trim waistline but also her toned and tanned arms

Overjoyed for their little girl: The grandparents clapped and looked on with admiration

Claire's mother Carla is an artist who makes sculptures with found objects. Her father Christopher is a nature photographer.

Though the couple is divorced, they seemed to be at peace as they applauded their daughter for her achievement.

Danes put on an impressive display in a red lace halter dress that reached her lower calves and showed off not just her trim waistline but also her toned and tanned arms.

Malibu girl: The 36-year-old actress wore her long blonde locks parted to the side and tousled for a beachy California feel

Dedicated: The My So-Called Life vet matched her red mani and pedi to her red dress

She put on her dancing shoes for the big day: Beige strappy heels added a summer look

Baby I'm a star! The Temple Grandin actress glowed as she held up her plaque from the Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce

It's mine, it's really mine: The How to Make an American Quilt standout held her hands up as she looked at her pink star

Beige strappy heels added a summer look while her long blonde locks parted to the side and worn down gave this New York native a beachy California feel.

Danes was jovial as Alex Gansa spoke about her at the podium.

He is the creator of her show Homeland and handpicked her for the starring role. Together they are working on season five of the hit series.

Boss man: Danes was jovial as Alex Gansa spoke about her at the podium. He is the creator of her show Homeland and handpicked her for the starring role. Together they are working on season five of the hit series