Jon Stewart Receives Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

Mark Twain Prize recipient Jon Stewart (C) is joined by his wife Tracey Stewart (R), and son Nate Stewart (L) after being introduced at the start of the 23rd annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington on April 24, 2022. Kevin Wolf/AP Photo

WASHINGTON—Jon Stewart accepted the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in Washington on Sunday night.

Stewart, the 23rd recipient of the prize, was honored in testimonials from fellow comedians and previous Mark Twain Prize recipients. Stewart himself spoke during Dave Chappelle’s Mark Twain ceremony in 2019, and Chappelle returned the favor.