For decades, Tom Cruise dominated the box office, delivered blockbuster after blockbuster, and pulled off death-defying stunts. Cruise has sprinted across rooftops, hung from helicopters mid-air and redefined what it means to be a Hollywood star. His lead roles in Top Gun, Jerry Maguire
and the Mission Impossible
franchise won many hearts. Cruise won many accolades and applause, but one award remained out of reach- an Oscar.
After years of Oscar snubs and global recognition, Tom Cruise finally gets his golden break.
Tom Cruise finally gets his due recognition
The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced
today that Tom Cruise will receive an honorary Oscar this year, along with Debbie Allen and Wynn Thomas.
They will receive the Oscar statuettes at the annual Governor’s Awards. According to the Academy, Cruise will be getting this award for his commitment to the “filmmaking community, to the theatrical experience, and to the stunts community”
that has inspired many.
Tom Cruise will be getting a honorary Oscar this year.
The Academy is giving him the Oscar for his “commitment to our filmmaking community, to the theatrical experience, and to the stunts community” pic.twitter.com/54pEYXYI6L
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) June 17, 2025
Despite being nominated four times previously for an Academy Award, he had never taken an Oscar home. This was long overdue, a tribute to his career spanning over decades. This honour recognises Cruise and his dedication to his craft, which has shaped generations.
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