Hollywood legend Tom Cruise to receive his first Oscar after 35 Years—As an Honorary award
- Tom Cruise, known for his death-defying stunts, will receive an Oscar for his contributions to cinema.
- Cruise has received four nominations for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Producer, but has never won the award.
- Critics and industry leaders praised Cruise for revitalizing theatrical cinema during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hollywood superstar “Tom Cruise” will finally receive an “Oscar”, 35 years after his first nomination. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Tuesday that it will honor Cruise, along with choreographer Debbie Allen” and production designer Wynn Thomas”, with “Honorary Oscars” at this year’s Governors Awards.
Although Tom Cruise is known for performing his own death-defying stunts, the Academy will honor him not for a specific role or action scene, but for his decades-long contributions to cinema. The 62-year-old actor has received four Oscar nominations—twice for Best Actor, once for Best Supporting Actor, and once as a producer—but has never won the prestigious award.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, critics and industry leaders praised Cruise for “reviving theatrical cinema” and helping keep Hollywood active during a challenging time. “Academy President Janet Yang” stated that this year’s recipients “made a lasting impact” through their exceptional careers and unwavering dedication to the film industry.
“Debbie Allen”, 75, has never been nominated for an Oscar, yet she has been a powerful presence in Hollywood as an actress, producer, and choreographer. She choreographed seven Oscar ceremonies, four of which earned her **Primetime Emmy nominations”.
“Wynn Thomas”, known for his iconic set designs in films like “Do the Right Thing”, has never received an Oscar nomination, even though several of his films earned—and in some cases won—nominations in the Best Picture category.
Additionally, the Academy will honor legendary singer and philanthropist Dolly Parton” with the “Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award” to recognize her decades-long contributions to education and literacy.
