Summary
- Global star Tom Cruise will receive his first Academy Award, an Honorary Oscar, after four previous nominations
- This marks his first Academy Award, coming 35 years after his initial Oscar nomination
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the distinguished recipients for its annual Governors Awards event, which honors exceptional contributions to cinema. This year’s award winners include global icon Tom Cruise, pioneering choreographer and actress Debbie Allen, visionary production designer Wynn Thomas, and country music legend Dolly Parton who will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. The ceremony, during which these honorary Oscars will be presented, is scheduled for November 16, 2025, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles, but won’t be televised.
Tom Cruise has finally won his first Academy Award after 35 years since his initial nomination. Despite being nominated for four previous awards (for movies like “Born on the Fourth of July”, “Jerry Maguire”, “Magnolia”, and the latest “Top Gun: Maverick”) in both acting and producing, he hadn’t won a competitive Oscar before. The Academy’s President, Janet Yang, acknowledged Cruise for his “remarkable dedication” to filmmaking, the cinematic experience, and stunts, emphasizing his significant contributions to grand-scale movies and his efforts in promoting theatrical releases.
Furthermore, Tom Cruise is accompanied by Debbie Allen, a versatile artist renowned for her significant influence in dance, movies, and TV shows. Additionally, the cinematic storytelling skills of Wynn Thomas are set to be recognized.
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2025-06-18 11:56