Tom Cruise says cinema 'opened my world' as he accepts Honorary Oscar at Governors Awards: 'It is who I am'

Tom Cruise received the Academy Honorary Award for his four-decade career shaping modern blockbusters. Accepting the honor, he spoke passionately about cinema's power to connect humanity and foster understanding. The ceremony also celebrated Debbie Allen, Wynn Thomas, and Dolly Parton, drawing a star-studded audience as awards season kicks off.

Tom Cruise says cinema 'opened my world' as he accepts Honorary Oscar at Governors Awards: 'It is who I am'
Tom Cruise received the Academy Honorary Award for his four-decade career shaping modern blockbusters. Accepting the honor, he spoke passionately about cinema's power to connect humanity and foster understanding. The ceremony also celebrated Debbie Allen, Wynn Thomas, and Dolly Parton, drawing a star-studded audience as awards season kicks off.