The National Medal of Arts bestowment is the highest honor given to artists by the United States government.
Queen Latifah; Selena; Missy ElliottEmma McIntyre/Getty Images; Larry Busacca/Getty Images; Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage
Missy Elliott, Selena, Queen Latifah to Receive National Arts Prize
Selena, Queen Latifah, Eva Longoria, Steven Spielberg, Missy Elliott, and Spike Lee are among the honorees National Medals of Arts honorees.
