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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tom Cruise to Receive First-Ever Honorary Oscar at 2025 Governors Awards
Hollywood legend Tom Cruise will be honoured with his first-ever Honorary Oscar at the 16th Annual Governors Awards on November 16, 2025. Known for redefining the action genre with his dedication to stunts, cinema, and the theatrical experience, Cruise is being celebrated for his decades-long impact on President Janet Yang called him 'an inspiration to all.' The same event will also honour Debbie Allen, Wynn Thomas, and Dolly Parton, making this one of the most iconic Governors Awards lineups in recent years. Cruise's upcoming release, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, is already generating massive buzz. Read More
Observer
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Observer
Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton to receive honorary Oscars
Action movie star Tom Cruise and singer and actor Dolly Parton are among the luminaries selected to receive honorary Oscars this year for lifetime achievements, Hollywood's film academy said on Tuesday. Actor and choreographer Debbie Allen and production designer Wynn Thomas also were selected for recognition by the board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. The honorees will receive their Oscar statuettes at the annual Governors Awards gala in November. Cruise, currently starring in "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning," was selected for his decades of work in "Risky Business," two "Top Gun" movies and several other films. He was nominated for best actor twice, for "Born on the Fourth of July" and "Jerry Maguire," as well as best supporting actor for "Magnolia." "Tom Cruise's incredible commitment to our filmmaking community, to the theatrical experience, and to the stunts community has inspired us all," Academy President Janet Yang said in a statement. Parton, a country music 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. Parton'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." Allen, an actor in movies such as "Fame" and "Ragtime," choreographed the Academy Awards ceremony seven times and several films. Production designer Thomas worked on several Spike Lee Films including "She's Gotta Have It" and "Do the Right Thing," as well as best picture winner "A Beautiful Mind." —Reuters
2 days ago
- Entertainment
Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton among stars to receive honorary Oscars
Tom Cruise, Debbie Allen, Dolly Parton and production designer Wynn Thomas will receive honorary Oscars at the 16th annual Governors Awards this November.
Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Dolly Parton Joins Adele, Lady Gaga And Paul McCartney And Inches Toward EGOT Status
Dolly Parton will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the Governors Awards, bringing her ... More one step closer to EGOT status with her first Oscar. UNITED KINGDOM: American singer, songwriter and actress Dolly Parton, performs with a guitar, 1976. (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns) Every year, in addition to giving away Academy Awards during the televised Oscars ceremony, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences also bestows a very select few artists and industry figures with honorary trophies. These are some of the most sought-after prizes in the business, as they don't require the traditional type of campaigning that many actors, musicians, writers, and directors go through each year. One of the upcoming recipients, who was just announced, will finally become an Oscar winner after decades of coming close to earning an award — and inch one step closer to the hugely-coveted EGOT status. Dolly Parton is set to collect the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the upcoming Governors Awards. The ceremony takes place in November, and it precedes the Oscars by several months. Parton will earn her first Academy Award, though not in a competitive category. Many who care about things like EGOT runs believe that prizes like the Jean Hersholt trophy still count toward an entertainer's roundup of wins, though such thoughts can be controversial. Parton has been nominated for Oscars in the past. She has twice competed for Best Original Song, first in the early 1980s for '9 to 5,' from the movie of the same name, and then in the mid-2000s with 'Travelin' Thru,' which she wrote and performed for Transamerica. Parton has already won 10 Grammys out of a total of 55 nominations throughout the decades. She also became a first-time Emmy winner at the primetime ceremony in 2021, when she won Outstanding Television Movie for Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square, a Netflix original. That means that if the singer-songwriter is looking to complete her EGOT — which stands for Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony, the four biggest prizes in the entertainment space — she only needs that last letter. Parton has touched Broadway in the past, as the remaking of 9 to 5 earned her a Best Original Score nomination at the Tonys, but she didn't come out on top. Dolly: A True Original Musical is set to premiere in Nashville soon before likely heading to the Great White Way in New York City in 2026 — and the project could also earn her a Tony Award nomination, and perhaps her first win. Parton is one of a number of superstars who are only missing a Tony Award in the pursuit of an EGOT. She joins stars like Adele, Cher, Eminem, John Williams, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and Lady Gaga. The latter pop icon won her first Emmy — a Sports Emmy, at that — earlier in 2025.
The South African
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Tom Cruise to receive prestigious Honorary Oscar
Tom Cruise has done it all. He's raced fighter jets, dangled from skyscrapers, and sprinted through explosions. Now, after decades of blockbuster hits, the Hollywood legend will finally take home an Oscar. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will honour Cruise with an Honorary Oscar at the 2025 Governors Awards. The event will take place at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles on 16 November. For South African fans, this is big news, as Cruise has long been a favourite, lighting up screens. His films, especially the Mission: Impossible series, have packed cinemas across South Africa. Tom Cruise's journey to Oscar glory has been a long one, as despite four nominations, he had never clinched the golden statuette, according to NDTV. The Academy now recognises his 'extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement, exceptional contributions to the state of motion picture arts and sciences, or outstanding service to the Academy'. 'This year's Governors Awards will celebrate four legendary individuals. Their extraordinary careers and commitment to our filmmaking community continue to leave a lasting impact,' said Academy President Janet Yang. She added, 'Tom Cruise's incredible commitment to our filmmaking community, to the theatrical experience, and the stunts community has inspired us all'. Tom Cruise, now 62, is known for his fearless approach to filmmaking, as he's recognised for performing his stunts, pushing the limits of what's possible. The Academy praised his role in keeping cinemas alive during the COVID-19 pandemic, when he championed the return to theatres. 'One of the most recognised and highest-grossing actors of all time, Cruise has been a committed advocate of the theatrical experience,' the Academy stated. His film credits read like a greatest hits of modern cinema: Risky Business , Top Gun , A Few Good Men , Jerry Maguire , Magnolia , and, of course, the Mission: Impossible franchise. Each film has left its mark on audiences worldwide, including right here in South Africa. Tom Cruise's Oscar will sit alongside honours for Debbie Allen, Wynn Thomas, and Dolly Parton, who will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for their charitable work. In Cruise's own words, 'I make movies for the big screen. The experience is everything.' Now, the Academy agrees. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest new
