Ellen Receives ‘Medal Of Freedom’ Along With Other Big Names In Hollywood

Last night, President Obama presented Ellen DeGeneres with the Presidential Medal of Freedom along with 21 other recipients at the White House.

The award is the highest honour that a civilian can receive which recognises the person’s contributions to US culture, security and international interests.

.@POTUS Barack Obama just awarded me the #MedalofFreedom. I hope it serves as an ID. I have no idea how I'm getting home. pic.twitter.com/JSMf0sJqyF

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) November 22, 2016

Other big names from Hollywood, music industry and sports were also presented the award which were the following:

Tom Hanks

Robert De Niro

Robert Redford

Cicely Tyson

Bruce Springsteen

Diana Ross

So much happiness in one picture ? #DianaRoss #PresidentObama

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Michael Jordan ‘guy from Space Jam’

Bill and Melinda Gates were also given the honour for their philanthropic work.

Once the ceremony was over, Ellen celebrated by tweeting a video of the mannequin challenge they did in the White House.

I'm in. pic.twitter.com/oU344pnYsH

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) November 22, 2016