American actor Denzel Washington will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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The 67-year-old star will be among seventeen honorees this year…
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The group of people selected has “contributed positively” to the United States through “arts, politics, culture, and more,” according to an official statement from the White House.
The ceremony will be held on July 7.
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But it turns out Denzel is the “only person” from the entertainment industry that is being honored this year…
And what a big achievement that is!
In addition to that, other honorees include John McCain, Richard Trumka, and even Steve Jobs…
But if you think that’s epic, hear this: the former President of the University of Texas at Brownsville, Julieta GarcÃa, and the National Unity Project founder Khizr Khan, also made it to the list, according to reports – so it’s not just celebrities!
Coming back to Denzel… he’s not just an actor but an award-winning producer and director, too!
Denzel has acted in films such as Glory and Malcolm X, which became popular among the masses. However, in 2010, the actor turned to directing and was nominated for 4 Oscars for a play titled Fences.
Congratulations Denzel, we’re proud of you!