""Making movies is not what I do, it's who I am," said Cruise. He was composed as always, but at moments seemed near tears as he spoke, grasping the gold honorary statuette that celebrated his more than 40 years at the apex of the industry at the film academy's annual Governors Awards. "In that theater we laugh together, we feel together, we hope together," he said after a two-minute ovation."
"It was fitting that the Governors Awards aren't televised. Tom Cruise doesn't do TV, and he's been among the biggest champions of the theatergoing experience over streaming. "I will always do everything I can to help this art form," Cruise said. "To support and champion new voices, to protect what makes cinema powerful. Hopefully without too many more broken bones.""
Tom Cruise, 63, received an honorary Oscar at the Academy's Governors Awards, marking more than 40 years at the top of the film industry. He said, "Making movies is not what I do, it's who I am," and appeared near tears while holding the statuette after a two-minute ovation. Production designer Wynn Thomas and choreographer-actor Debbie Allen were also honored, and Dolly Parton was recognized in absentia for philanthropy. Cruise has four competitive Oscar nominations but no wins. A montage highlighted his films and stunt work, and he pledged to champion cinema and theatergoing. Alejandro González Iñárritu presented the award and is collaborating with Cruise on a film shot in London for release in 2026.
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