Even in a room full of movie stars, no one shines brighter than Tom Cruise .

The four-time nominee finally got his Oscar Nov. 16 at the annual Governors Awards—where, in front of a star-studded crowd, he accepted his golden statue while emphasizing his lifelong dedication to the art form. “Making films is not what I do,” Cruise said. “It’s who I am.”

Along with Cruise, director/choreographer/actor Debbie Allen and production designer Wynn Thomas were given Academy Honorary Awards, while Dolly Parton was honored with the Dean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the event—an opportunity for the Academy to highlight industry titans who may or may not have received competitive Oscars.

The annual event at Hollywood’s Ray Dolby ballroom is packed with stars, many of whom are currentl

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