US EditionTom Cruise Among Honorary Oscar Recipients At Sunday’s Academy Governors Awards
Tom Cruise received an honorary Oscar recognizing his lifetime filmmaking contributions and spoke about cinema's ability to unite diverse audiences, the Academy said.
- On Nov. 16, Tom Cruise accepted an Academy Honorary Award at the Governors Awards, delivering an emotional speech and saying, `So making films is not what I do, it is who I am.`
- Academy program notes said the award recognized Cruise's sustained support for theatrical cinema, honoring him `for his unwavering commitment to our filmmaking community, his vital support of the theatrical experience and his unmatched body of work.`
- The presenter, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, introduced Cruise with an extended montage before the final presentation at the 16th Governors Awards; Cruise, a four-time Oscar nominee, closed the ceremony.
- The Governors Awards red carpet drew scores of actors this year, intensifying awards-season buzz, while Dolly Parton received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award but sent a pre-taped acceptance due to health concerns.
- The timing put Tom Cruise's Honorary Oscar amid debate on theatrical moviegoing after October's weak box office, highlighting his support through films like Top Gun: Maverick.
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By Gonzalo Jiménez, CNN en Español. After being nominated for four Oscars without winning any, Tom Cruise finally received an honorary statuette on Sunday night in recognition of his 44-year career, during the 16th annual Governors Awards of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The statuette was presented to the actor and producer by Mexican director Alejandro González Iñárritu, who directed Cruise in an as-yet-untitled film schedule…
On Sunday night, Tom Cruise received an honorary Oscar for his contribution to the art of cinema. The film star, known for his dedication to the seventh art, gave an emotional speech of gratitude after the award was presented to him by director Alejandro Gonsales Injjaritu, with whom he is collaborating on the upcoming film, writes Variety.
Tom Cruise receives honorary Oscar, says making films is ‘not what I do, it is who I am’ - The Tribune
Tom Cruise was presented with an Academy Honorary Award during the Governors Awards and the Hollywood superstar spoke about the magic of movies and how they define him in an emotional speech.
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Tom Cruise finally gets his Oscar moment with a lifetime achievement trophy at the Governors Awards
Tom Cruise finally has an Academy Award. He received an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards. Cruise, 63, was celebrated for his four decades at the peak of the movie industry.
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