WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden on Thursday awarded the presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 people, including Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington, former ...

Two-time Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington had to miss the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony where he was set to be honored after he tested positive for COVID-19.

Denzel Washington was among the recipients of this year’s Presidential Medal of Freedom, but missed the ceremony Thursday due to a COVID diagnosis.Getty Images for Turner Guess there’s still ...

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden presented the Medal of Freedom – the nation’s highest honor – to 17 people Thursday, including actor Denzel Washington, gymnast Simone Biles and former ...

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 ...

Denzel Washington will be receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Denzel getting that honor was announced by President Joe Biden today, as part of the president’s list of 17 new honorees ...

Denzel Washington can now add Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient to his list of accolades.. President Joe Biden announced the 17 honorees on Friday. Presented annually, the medal recognizes ...

Denzel received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his extraordinary contributions to the arts and his charity work. Over the course of his career, Denzel has become one of Hollywood’s most ...

The Presidential Medal of Freedom was established by Robert F. Kennedy’s brother, the late President John F. Kennedy, in 1963. Medal of Freedom awarded to Denzel Washington/YouTube screenshot ...

"He feels fine," a rep for Denzel Washington tells PEOPLE after the actor had to miss Thursday's Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony at the White House due to a positive COVID-19 test ...

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.