17.11.2025 20:46
Tom Cruise was awarded the 'Honorary Oscar' by the Academy's Board of Governors at the 16th Governors Awards held in Los Angeles. The master actor delivered an emotional speech at the ceremony, emphasizing the unifying power of cinema.
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TOM Cruise was awarded the Academy Honorary Award at the 16th Governors Awards held in Los Angeles, USA.
The 'Honorary Oscar' awards selected by the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences were presented. The Honorary Oscar statuette was also awarded to Tom Cruise, singer Dolly Parton, actress Debbie Allen, and designer Wynn Thomas.
"WE LAUGH TOGETHER IN THE CINEMA HALLS"
Cruise received his award from Alejandro Gonzales Inarritu, who directed films such as 'Birdman', 'The Revenant', and 'Babel'. In his speech at the ceremony, Cruise stated that cinema has taken him around the world, saying, "It helps me to value and respect differences. At the same time, it shows how much humanity is alike in many ways. No matter where we come from, we laugh together in cinema halls, we feel together, we hope together. That is the power of cinema."
Stating that being an actor and making films is a part of his identity, Cruise expressed that his love for cinema began at a young age. He said, "Suddenly, the world felt much bigger than I knew. I will always do my best to support this art form, advocate for new voices, and preserve what makes cinema powerful."
Throughout his career, Cruise has been nominated for the Oscar Award a total of four times in the categories of 'Best Actor', 'Best Supporting Actor', and 'Best Picture'.
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