Holland Taylor praised her “shining star” partner, Sarah Paulson, in an emotional speech as she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

“Sarah, the actress, is first of all a wild creature in the animal kingdom. Warm blooded, instinctive, mysterious,” Taylor, 82, began her heartfelt speech during the ceremony Tuesday.

“And Sarah is dangerous — trust me in this — not dangerous like a snake, more like a mongoose,” she quipped. “You know, those darling furry, little creatures that kill snakes.”

The “L Word” alum went onto applaud Paulson, 50, for her “commitment to truth” as a performer, a quality Taylor noted not many actors have.

“Nothing interferes with her laser perception of her character’s traits, its habitat, vulnerabilities, its heroism, its ugliness, terrible tru

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