Hollywood Superstar Tom Cruise Receives His First Oscar Award

On November 16, Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise was honoured with an Oscar award. Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu, who is directing an untitled 2026 movie, presented this award to the actor. 

During his emotional speech, Tom summed up his life's mission. Feeling honoured in receiving the prestigious award, the Mission Impossible actor thanked the people who make movies happen. 

He also expressed heartfelt gratitude to writers, crew, and the team who work hard behind the scenes to sustain the film industry. 

After that, he explained the reason for his being in the business for four decades. 

Tom Cruise’s Emotional Moment

In his emotional speech, he said cinema has taken him worldwide, and he learn to value the differences. It has also made him realise how people are alike everywhere. 

He further added that everyone experiences the same emotions in a theatre, which makes cinema impactful, and films matter to him because they are part of his life.

Here's a video of his acceptance speech on X.

Movies: A Childhood Passion That Never Dimmed

Tom Cruise also shared his love for movies since childhood. He recalls being a child sitting in a dark theatre, watching a beam of light turning into a larger world than he had ever imagined. 

It made him believe that life is beyond his imagination and can expand further than what he has perceived in his life. Since then, he has been chasing that beam.

Tom Cruise earlier had four nominations. These were for Born on the Fourth of July, Jerry Maguire, Magnolia, and as a producer of Top Gun: Maverick. 

But getting the Honorary Oscar finally placed him among the legends he once admired. 

The Oscar evening was not confined to Cruise. The other awardees included Debby Allen for Cynthia Erivo, Wynn Thomas for his long-term career in production design, and Dolly Parton for the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. 

Guests presented at the event included Dwayne Johnson, Emma Stone, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jennifer Lawrence. 

Anil Kapoor Congratulates Tom Cruise on His Oscar Honour

Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor, who shared screen space with Tom Cruise in 'Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol', congratulated the Hollywood star for receiving an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards. 

He praised Cruise by sharing a photo of him holding an Oscar, and acknowledged his passion and dedication. 

According to him, Cruise's honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards function signifies the talent of every artist who works hard for the cinema. He also thanked Tom for his exceptional talent and friendship.

FAQs

Q: When and where did Tom Cruise receive the award?

A: Tom Cruise received the honorary Oscar on November 16 at the 16th Governors Awards in the Ray Dolby Ballroom, Ovation Hollywood, Los Angeles.

Q: Who presented the honorary Oscar to Tom Cruise?

A: Director Alejandro González Iñárritu presented the Oscar award to Tom Cruise at the Governors' Awards. He is directing the latter actor in an untitled film for October 2026. 

Q: What did he say in his acceptance speech?

A: In his Oscar acceptance speech, he revealed how Cinema changed his life. He said, “The cinema takes me around the world … It helps me to appreciate and respect differences. It shows me … our shared humanity, how alike we are in so, so many ways.” 

Q: Has Tom Cruise won a competitive Oscar before?

A: No, Tom Cruise has never won an Oscar before. However, he was nominated four times for Born on the Fourth of July, Jerry Maguire, Magnolia, and Top Gun: Maverick. 

Q: Why was Tom Cruise honoured with an Oscar award?

A: Tom Cruise was honoured with an Oscar for his decade-long dedication to filmmaking and phenomenal acting.

Q: Which famous personalities congratulated them?"

A: Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor had congratulated Tom Cruise on receiving the honorary Oscar Award. He acknowledged his talent and friendship. Both have worked on Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. 

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