In a moment to cherish for his decades-long career, Tom Cruise was presented with an Academy Honorary Award at the Governors Awards on Sunday. The 16th annual Governors Awards took place at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Ovation Hollywood, Los Angeles, on November 16, with many of the industry's brightest stars attending.

The Honorary Award recognises "extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement, exceptional contributions to the state of motion picture arts and sciences, or outstanding service to the Academy."

During the ceremony, the actor gave an emotional and heartfelt speech about his lifelong passion for filmmaking. The award was handed to Cruise by filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu, who is currently directing the actor in an untitled project due to release in October 2026.

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