After more than 40 years in the film industry, Tom Cruise will earn the first Oscar in his career, but there is a detail. The Academy of Film Arts and Sciences (Amppas), head of the annual cinema ceremony, announced yesterday (17) that the star of Mission: Impossible He will receive an honorary award from the Governors Awards on November 16th.
Tom made his debut as an actor in 1981, playing a small role in the film Infinite lovedirected by Franco Zeffirelli. Since then, he has been appointed for Oscar four times: two in the Best Actor category (for Born on July 4th AND Jerry Maguire: The Great Turn), one for best supporting actor (Magnolia) and the last in the best film (as a producer of Top Gun: Maverick).
What is an honorary Oscar?
The honorary Oscar is a tribute assigned to some artists in recognition of their actions in the sector. In the case of Tom Cruise, the statuette will celebrate its “incredible commitment to the film community, the film experience and the Stuntman community”, explained Janet Yang, president of Ampas, in a note.
Since it was established in the first edition of Oscar in 1929 (when it was still called Special award), the honorary statuette has already been given to stars like Charlie Chaplin, Judy Garland, James Earl Jones, Jackie Chan and Angela Bassett.
Tom Cruise will not be the only one to receive a special Oscar in 2025
In addition to Tom, three other artists will be honored in government prizes 2025. The honorary Oscar will also be delivered to the actress, choreographer and producer Debbie Allen and the design of the production Wynn Thomas. However, the singer and actress Dolly Porton will win the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for “his unmistakable dedication to charity initiatives”.
The sixteenth governors Awards will take place on November 16, 2025, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles.
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