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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is proud to celebrate the 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements: operatic bass-baritone Justino Díaz, Motown founder, songwriter, producer, and director Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, legendary stage and screen icon Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell.
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Comedian and co-star Kate McKinnon presents award-winning actress, producer, and activist Charlize Theron with her 2019 Women of the Year award. In her acceptance speech, she expresses her gratitude to her mother, her daughters, and the young women who work tirelessly to spread empathy and take action to help others around the world.