Tom Cruise is between one of the four celebrities to receive an honorary OSCAR At the 16th annual governors awards. The ceremony will take place on November 16, 2025 in the Ray Dolby dance hall in Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles.
The Honorary Oscar is given “to honor the extraordinary distinction in the achievement of a lifetime, the exceptional contributions to the State of the Arts and Sciences of Cinema, or a prominent service at the Academy”, according to a statement from the Academy. Debbie Allen, Wynn Thomas and Dolly parton You will also receive your Honory Academy awards with Cruise.
Cruise has had a long history with the Academy Awards, from its numerous nominations to disappointing. In honor of the next night’s celebration night, Use weekly Review Oscar’s previous roles:
Has Tom Cruise ever won an Oscar?
Cruise has never won an Oscar, however, he has been nominated for the prestigious four times. He received his first best actor candidacy for his role in 1989, born in the fourth July. Finally lost Daniel Day-Lewiswho ended up bringing the home prize My left foot – the story of Christy brown.
Second Cruise Oscar candidacy came after his role in Jerry Maguire in 1996. Geoffrey Rush took the trophy that year to best actor for his work Shine.
Cruise obtained a best support actor for the 1999 decade Magnolialosing Michael Caine by their role in The Casa de la Sidra regulates.
More recently, Cruise’s Gun Top: Maverick got a nomination For the best image at the ceremony of 2023. He acted as a producer of the drama of action, along with the representation of his role as Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in the sequel. Everything everywhere The Oscars’ biggest prize was won that year.

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Karwai Tang/WireimageTom Cruise received Honorary Oscar
It was announced in June 2025 that Cruise would be the recipient of an Honorary Oscar to Governors Awards. Allen and Thomas will also receive the Oscars, while Parton will take home the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
“This year’s governing awards will hold four legendary individuals on their extraordinary careers and their commitment to our film community continue to leave a lasting impact,” Janet he said. “The Academy Governor’s Council has the honor of recognizing these brilliant artists. Debbie Allen is a choreographer and a layout actor, whose work has captivated generations and has crossed genres. The incredible commitment of Tom Cruise to our cinema community, with theatrical experience and the acrobatics community, has inspired us all.”
She continued, “The beloved interpreter Dolly Parton exemplifies the spirit of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award through his unmatched dedication to charity efforts. And the Wynn Thomas production designer has brought to life some of the most lasting films through a visionary eye and dominion of his craft.”
The Academy praised Cruise to be “a committed defender of the theatrical experience” who “helped to make the industry for a difficult time during Covid-19 Pandemic”. Was applauded to “show a deep commitment to his craft, including interpreting -everything their own acrobatics. “”