Cruise Earns His First Oscar Finally

At the 16th Governors Awards, Tom Cruise received an honorary Oscar, marking the first time he officially holds the Academy statuette despite four prior nominations without a win. Presenting the award, director Alejandro González Iñárritu praised Cruise’s career, calling him synonymous with cinema. In his emotional speech, Cruise reflected on how movies shaped his identity, recalling childhood moments in a darkened theatre. He vowed to continue supporting filmmaking, championing new voices, and protecting cinema’s power. Also honored were Debbie Allen and Wynn Thomas for their artistic contributions, while Dolly Parton received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.(Source)