The honorees included high-profile figures like Hillary Clinton, the singer Bono and the philanthropist and donor George Soros.

Nineteen of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science were awarded the medal. Here’s the full list.

Ralph Lauren, Hillary Clinton, Jane Goodall, Denzel Washington, and Bono are among 19 people who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden in a ceremony (January 4) at the White House.

Joe Biden on Saturday awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 honorees, bestowing the highest civilian honor in the United States on entertainers, sports stars, activists and diplomats including Jane Goodall and Hillary Clinton.

The award recognizes exceptional contributions to the prosperity, values, and security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal achievements.

Controversial Open Society Foundations founder George Soros and 18 others are recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, President Joe Biden announced Saturday.

Clinton, who served as first lady, senator, secretary of state, and was the first woman to be nominated for president by a major political party, "made history many times over dec

Actor and advocate Michael J. Fox was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Biden on January 4, 2025. Actor Denzel Washington was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Biden on January 4, 2025.

Bill Nye was recently awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of his dedication to science education.