The Governors Awards ceremony took place in Los Angeles. The main event was Tom Cruise’s award.
The 62-year-old actor was nominated for an Oscar many times but never won. Now he has a statuette — an honorary one.
Cruise’s Speech
“Making movies is not a profession, it’s who I am. In the cinema we laugh and feel together — that’s the power of art. I will always defend cinema. Hopefully, without fractures,” said the actor, alluding to his stunts.
Other Laureates
Honorary Oscars were also awarded to:
- Dolly Parton — for contribution to music and film
- Debbie Allen — for achievements in dance and directing
- Wynn Thomas — for work as production designer
Plans
Main Oscar nominees will be announced in January. The 98th ceremony will take place on March 15, 2026.
Cruise recently starred in “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.” Next year his film with Alejandro González Iñárritu will be released.