Daytime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, basketball greats Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, actors Robert De Niro and Tom Hanks and philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates are among the star-studded recipients poised to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House this month.

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Also set for the honor: director Robert Redford, “Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels and music giants Bruce Springsteen and Diana Ross.

The list of 21 recipients of the medal — the highest civilian honor in the country — was released Wednesday by the White House.

The awards will be presented Nov. 22 at the White House.

“From scientists, philanthropists, and public servants to activists, athletes, and artists, these 21 individuals have helped push America forward, inspiring millions of people around the world along the way,” President Obama said in a statement.

Several of the 2016 recipients have been noticeably outspoken this year about the presidential election, voicing their opposition to President-elect Donald Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE. De Niro has called the future commander in chief an "idiot" and Springsteen dubbed him a "moron," while DeGeneres repeatedly voiced her support for Trump's White House rival, Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham ClintonButtigieg stands in as Pence for Harris's debate practice Senate GOP sees early Supreme Court vote as political booster shot Poll: 51 percent of voters want to abolish the electoral college MORE.

Other notable honorees include broadcaster Vin Scully, architect Frank Gehry, artist Maya Lin and actress Cicely Tyson.