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

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.

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.

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.

Michael J. Fox had his family by his side during one of the most pivotal moments in his career. The actor, 63, shared a photo on his Instagram on Monday, Jan. 6 after he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Biden on Saturday, Jan. 4, showing that he was surrounded by his entire family as he was honored.

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden during a ceremony on Saturday at the White House.

President Joe Biden awarded 19 individuals with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, including two Michigan natives: basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson and late former Gov. George W. Romney. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor in the nation,

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.