President Joe Biden has honored acclaimed filmmakers, writers and others who have made their mark on American culture, awarding the prestigious National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals to 39 recipients.

President Joe Biden will honor recipients of the National Medals of Arts and Humanities later today, with a list of recipients that include Steven Spielberg, Eva Longoria, Bruce Cohen and Spike Lee. Other honorees include Aaron Sorkin,

Other recipients of the National Medal of Arts include actors Idina Menzel and Eva Longoria, musician Flaco Jiménez, and producer Bruce Cohen. Photographer Carrie Mae Weems, whose works challenge societal norms, and painter Alex Katz will also be awarded, along with arts leaders Jo Carole Lauder and Bruce Sagan.