Tom Cruise finally gets his Oscar - But not for acting
Tom Cruise (photo: Getty Images)
American actor Tom Cruise will finally receive an honorary Oscar after 40 years in cinema, according to the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
This fall, the Hollywood star will be one of the recipients of the honorary award from the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
The prestigious award will be presented to the actor on November 16 at the Governors Awards ceremony, which will take place at the Ovation Hollywood theater in Los Angeles.
The Academy explained that Cruise is honored for outstanding achievements in cinema, significant contributions to the development of the film industry, and many years of dedication to the profession.
A still from "Top Gun: Maverick"
In addition to Tom Cruise, this year's laureates include legendary actress, director, and choreographer Debbie Allen, production designer Wynn Thomas, and singer Dolly Parton. The latter will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
"This year's Governors Awards will celebrate four legendary individuals whose extraordinary careers and commitment to our filmmaking community continue to leave a lasting impact," said Academy President Janet Yang.
During his career, Tom Cruise has been nominated for an Oscar four times—for roles in the films "Born on the Fourth of July," "Jerry Maguire," and "Magnolia," as well as for his role as a producer of "Top Gun: Maverick."
However, he has yet to receive a statuette.
A still from the film "The Mummy"
The actor debuted in major cinema in the early 1980s and has long established himself as a key figure in Hollywood.
His filmography includes dozens of major hits: from the "Mission: Impossible" franchise to the cult classics "Top Gun" and "Jerry Maguire."
According to Finance Monthly, by 2025, Cruise's fortune will reach 600 million dollars.
He receives a percentage of box office earnings, making him one of the highest-paid actors in the world.
Last year, honorary awards were given to director Mel Brooks, actress Angela Bassett, editor Carol Littleton, and Sundance Institute director Michelle Satter.
As a reminder, Tom Cruise recently received an official Guinness World Record certificate for performing 16 jumps with a burning parachute.
He performed this stunt while filming the final scene of "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning."
