Why did Denzel Washington get the Presidential Medal of Freedom alongside Hillary Clinton? Take a look at their contributions to society.

Denzel Washington has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his contributions to American and global society throughout his illustrious career. On Saturday (Jan. 4), Washington was one of nineteen honorees who attended a ceremony hosted by President Joe Biden at the White House,

Hillary Clinton, Ralph Lauren, Magic Johnson, Bill Nye and José Andrés will also be awarded the nation's highest civilian honor Saturday.

As Joe Biden's presidency comes to its conclusion, he has named his final recipients of the Medal of Freedom, including Michael J. Fox, Denzel Washington, Bill Nye, and more.

Joe Biden awarded his final Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, to a group of 18 recipients including Denzel Washington, Hillary Clinton, Bono, Jane Goodall and Michael J.

In a momentous White House ceremony on January 2, 2025, veteran actor Denzel Washington joined the distinguished ranks of Presidential Medal of Freedom

Washington — President Biden is awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to Hillary Clinton and 18 others "who have made America a better place," the White House announced Saturday.

Bono, Denzel Washington, and Michael J. Fox are among the 19 people who will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House on Saturday.

President Biden celebrated 19 recipients, with the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

President Joe Biden bestowed the honor to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science.

Denzel Washington is one of nineteen celebrities that has been honored with a Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden. In a video of Washington receiving the highest civilian honor, he holds the medal to his neck, nearly emotional, as Biden fastens it. Afterward, Washington turns around and embraces the president.

President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, chef Jose Andres, actor Michael J. Fox and conservationist Jane Goodall on Saturday in one of his final official acts in office.