Tom Cruise is set to finally receive an Oscar as he's selected for honorary accolade

will finally receive an Academy Award as he has been selected to receive an honorary Oscar this year for lifetime achievements.
The actor, 62, was selected for his decades of work in Risky Business, two Top Gun movies, and several other films like the Mission: Impossible franchise.
He has previously nominated for Best Actor twice, for Born On The Fourth Of July and Jerry Maguire, as well as Best Supporting Actor for Magnolia.
Academy President Janet Yang said in a statement: 'Tom Cruise's incredible commitment to our filmmaking community, to the theatrical experience, and to the stunts community has inspired us all.'
Dolly Parton has also been selected to receive an honorary Oscar this year.
The singer and star of movies including Steel Magnolias and The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for her charitable efforts.
Dolly's Imagination Library has provided more than 284 million free books to children over 30 years, according to the organization's website.
She received two Oscar nominations for Best Song, for the films 9 To 5 and Transamerica.
The honorees will receive their Oscar statuettes at the annual Governors Awards gala in November.
Several other film stars including Cary Grant, Charlie Chaplin, and Greta Garbo received honorary Oscars during their careers.
These awards often celebrate an individual's overall impact, which may include work not recognized in competitive categories, contributions beyond acting (e.g., directing, producing), or humanitarian efforts.

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