President Biden presents National Medal of Arts to Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Joe Biden presented actor Julia Louis-Dreyfus with a National Medal of Art on Tuesday (21 March) during a star-studded ceremony at the White House. She was awarded the honour in recognition of her “humour and wit that has helped to redefine American culture”. Ms Louis-Dreyfus, who has won multiple Emmys, was honoured alongside musician Bruce Springsteen, fellow actor Mindy Kaling and a number of other artists and authors. The president also awarded 11 National Humanities Medals at the ceremony, alongside the National Medals of Art. Watch more videos at the Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB