Billy Crystal - Honored by Joe Biden for his life's work
Special honor for Billy Crystal (75): The comedian and actor was awarded the Kennedy Center Honors for his life's work in the presence of US President Joe Biden (81). The Kennedy Prizes awarded in Washington are considered one of the most important cultural awards in the USA. Before Sunday's gala at the Kennedy Center, Crystal and the other honorees were guests at the White House. Crystal revealed to the Guardian that Joe Biden had chatted to him about his cult film "City Slickers", which the President had just seen.
According to media reports, Billy Crystal was celebrated by a number of companions. Robert De Niro (80), who filmed "A Matter of Nerves" with Crystal, shouted "You're only 75" at his minimally younger colleague. "That means you're still six years away from reaching the perfect age for a president," joked De Niro, referring to Joe Biden's age.
Whoopi Goldberg (68) called for an honorary Oscar for Crystal. The actor has hosted the award ceremony a total of nine times.
Tribute for famous "Harry and Sally" quote
"Harry and Sally" co-star Meg Ryan (62) paid tribute to Billy Crystal, as did Rob Reiner (76), the director of the cult comedy. Reiner recalled that the most famous quote from "Harry and Sally" came from Crystal: "I want exactly what she had," says an old lady in a restaurant as Sally imitates a climax. "I've never been with anyone who made it easier to fake an organism," Meg Ryan said of her colleague.
Kennedy Awards for Dionne Warwick and Queen Latifah
Billy Crystal wasn't the only showbiz celebrity to be presented with the Kennedy Award on Sunday. Singer Dionne Warwick (82), rapper Queen Latifah (53) and opera singer Renée Fleming (64) were also honored for their life's work, as was Barry Gibb (77), the only living member of the Bee Gees.
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- Alongside Billy Crystal, celebrities like Dionne Warwick (82) and Queen Latifah (53) also received the Kennedy Center Honors for their life's work in the USA.
- Rob Reiner (76), director of the cult comedy "Harry and Sally," joined Meg Ryan (62) in paying tribute to Billy Crystal for his iconic line in the film.
- The Guardian Media Group reported that Joe Biden (81) had talked to Billy Crystal about his film "City Slickers" during their White House meeting before the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony.
- Bob De Niro (80), who starred with Crystal in "A Matter of Nerves," joked about Crystal's age in relation to Joe Biden's, saying he was still six years away from reaching the perfect age for the U.S. presidency.
- Whoopi Goldberg (68) wished for an honorary Oscar for Crystal, who has hosted the Academy Awards a record nine times during his life's work in the film industry.
- Brooklyn native Barry Gibb (77), the last living member of the Bee Gees, and opera singer Renée Fleming (64) were also among the honorees at the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony in Washington.
- The 47th edition of the Kennedy Center Honors recognized these remarkable artists for their contributions to American culture and the arts, including film, music, and theater.
Source: www.stern.de
