Forty years after Mickey, Minnie Mouse finally joined her beau on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, where the cartoon darling received a star on Monday.
“America's sweetheart", as Minnie became known, was immortalised with the 2,627th bronze star-plaque to adorn the legendary Hollywood strip.
The honouring of Minnie, who made her debut alongside her flame Mickey in the 1928 movie Steamboat Willie , was welcomed by U.S. pop star Katy Perry.
“After 90 years of serving looks & smiles as the polka dot queen, it's time she got that recognition,” the top-selling singer wrote on Twitter.
Perry co-hosted Minnie's star dedication ceremony with The Walt Disney Company's CEO, Robert Iger.
“Minnie and Mickey printed diapers - that was my first memory ever and it turned into a lifelong devotion,” the "Firework” singer said.
“No one rocks a bow, or the color red, quite like her,” Perry added.
Walk of Fame ceremony organisers hailed the animated mouse's "fun-loving, independent personality.”
“Minnie Mouse is a woman of the ages and her iconic status makes her a great addition to our Walk of Fame!” Ana Martinez, producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies, said in a statement.
It took Minnie four decades longer than her boyfriend to receive the same accolade because Disney only nominated her last year, she told the Thomson Reuters Foundation by phone.
“Maybe he was more popular back in the day,” she said.
Minnie has been celebrated as a fashion icon, pop culture staple and a character who brings joy to children worldwide, and an actor dressed as the cartoon character waved and batted her eyelashes throughout Monday's ceremony.
“This is the best day ever. Thank you, thank you, thank you,” she squeaked from the red and white polka dot stage.
Other Disney children's idols who have had been honored on the Walk of Fame include Donald Duck, Winnie the Pooh and Snow White.
