Popsugar Celebrity Award Season Mary J. Blige at the 2018 Critics' Choice Awards Mary J. Blige Hits the Red Carpet Hours After Being Honoured With a Hollywood Star — on Her Birthday! 13 January 2018 by Britt Stephens First Published: 12 January 2018 Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz Mary J. Blige hit the red carpet at the Critics' Choice Awards on Thursday just hours after being honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The singer and Mudbound star, who is nominated for best supporting actress, glittered in a gold gown as she posed for photos before heading inside. Earlier in the day, Mary was celebrated for her decades-long career at a Walk of Fame ceremony that brought out her longtime mentor Diddy, as well as Mudbound director Dee Rees and costar Garrett Hedlund — and here's the best part: Thursday also marked her 47th birthday! Mary was even presented with a cake by her family and friends during the event. Talk about a big day! Keep reading to see photos from Mary's festivities. Image Source: Getty / Matt Winkelmeyer 1 / 14 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 2 / 14 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 3 / 14 Image Source: Getty / Rich Polk 4 / 14 Image Source: Getty / ROBYN BECK 5 / 14 Image Source: Getty / Rich Polk 6 / 14 Image Source: Getty / Rich Polk 7 / 14 Image Source: Getty / Christopher Polk 8 / 14 Image Source: Getty / Rich Polk 9 / 14 Image Source: Getty / Rich Polk 10 / 14 Image Source: Getty / Rich Polk 11 / 14 Image Source: Getty / ROBYN BECK 12 / 14 Image Source: Getty / Rich Polk 13 / 14 Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz 14 / 14 Award SeasonCritics' Choice AwardsMary J. BligeRed CarpetMusicCelebritiesDiddy