Hollywood star George Clooney (61), singer-songwriter Amy Grant (62), singer Gladys Knight (78), composer Tania León (79) and rock group U2 - Adam Clayton (62), Larry Mullen Jr. ( 61), The Edge (61) and Bono (62) - celebrated on Sunday. The artists received the Kennedy Prize (The Kennedy Center Honors) for their lifetime achievement. At a reception for the award winners in the White House, where they received their medals, US President Joe Biden (80) spoke about the performance of the stars.

Among the invited guests were Matt Damon (52) and Julia Roberts (55). The 55-year-old, who is close friends with George Clooney, wore a sweeping gown adorned with photos of Clooney. For further support, the actor also had his wife Amal Clooney (44) at his side, who shone in a fitted, strapless dress in silver. After the White House reception, there was a gala at the Kennedy Center's Opera House, where the focus was on the works of the award-winning artists.