Is Tom Cruise Receiving an Honorary Oscar?

Los Angeles, June 18 (NationPress) Hollywood icon Tom Cruise, alongside choreographer and actor Debbie Allen, and renowned production designer Wynn Thomas, will receive Honorary Oscars.

Additionally, country music legend Dolly Parton is set to receive the prestigious Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.

The four esteemed Oscar statuettes will be awarded during the 16th annual Governors Awards, scheduled for November 16 at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Ovation Hollywood, as reported by variety.com.

“This year’s Governors Awards will honor four extraordinary individuals whose remarkable careers and unwavering dedication to the film industry continue to influence future generations,” stated Janet Yang, the Academy President.

“The Academy’s Board of Governors is delighted to acknowledge these talented artists. Debbie Allen is a pioneering choreographer and actor, whose contributions have resonated across various genres and generations.”

Yang further commented: “Tom Cruise’s profound dedication to our cinematic community, the theatrical experience, and the stunts realm has motivated us all. Dolly Parton embodies the essence of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award through her relentless commitment to charitable causes.”

“Moreover, Wynn Thomas has breathed life into some of the most memorable films through his visionary perspective and exceptional craftsmanship.”

The Honorary Award is presented to acknowledge “extraordinary achievement in lifetime accomplishment, significant contributions to the motion picture arts and sciences, or outstanding service to the Academy.”

Cruise, recognized as one of the most profitable stars in Hollywood history, has consistently advocated for theatrical presentations. He played a pivotal role in revitalizing box office performance during the pandemic with Top Gun: Maverick.

Known for executing his own stunts, Cruise has received three acting Oscar nominations for Born on the Fourth of July, Jerry Maguire, and Magnolia.

Debbie Allen has made her mark as a choreographer, actor, and producer, having choreographed the Academy Awards ceremony seven times and contributed to films like Forget Paris, A Jazzman’s Blues, and The Six Triple Eight.

Wynn Thomas, a trailblazing Black production designer, began his cinematic journey with Spike Lee’s She’s Gotta Have It and continued to collaborate with the director on influential films such as Do the Right Thing, Malcolm X, and Da 5 Bloods.

The Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, also an Oscar statuette, is bestowed upon an individual in the motion picture arts and sciences whose humanitarian efforts have positively impacted the industry by promoting human welfare and addressing inequalities.

Dolly Parton boasts over 100 million record sales and has released 49 studio albums. She has also appeared in classics like Nine to Five and Steel Magnolias. Parton is a two-time Oscar nominee for best original song, recognized for Nine to Five and Travelin’ Thru from Transamerica.

Every year, numerous nominees are presented for these esteemed awards, reports variety.com.

During last year’s Governors Awards ceremony, accolades were given to Quincy Jones (posthumously), the first Black producer nominated for best picture; legendary casting director Juliet Taylor; screenwriter and director Richard Curtis; and long-time James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.