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Tom Cruise reportedly turned down an opportunity to receive one of the nation's highest arts honors from President Donald Trump.

The "Mission: Impossible" star, 63, was offered the prestigious award but declined due to "scheduling conflicts," according to multiple Kennedy Center employees who spoke to The Washington Post .

Reps for Cruise and the Kennedy Center Honors did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

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