Tom Cruise will finally get an Oscar.
On Tuesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that the “Mission: Impossible” actor will receive an Academy Honorary Award alongside actress and choreographer Debbie Allen and production designer Wynn Thomas.
Country legend Dolly Parton is set to receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
“This year’s Governors Awards will celebrate four legendary individuals whose extraordinary careers and commitment to our filmmaking community continue to leave a lasting impact,” said Academy President Janet Yang. “The Academy’s Board of Governors is honored to recognize these brilliant artists. Debbie Allen is a trailblazing choreographer and actor, whose work has captivated generations and crossed genres. Tom Cruise’s incredible commitment to our filmmaking community, to the theatrical experience, and to the stunts community has inspired us all. Beloved performer Dolly Parton exemplifies the spirit of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award through her unwavering dedication to charitable efforts. And production designer Wynn Thomas has brought some of the most enduring films to life through a visionary eye and mastery of his craft.”
The Honorary Award is given “to honor extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement, exceptional contributions to the state of motion picture arts and sciences in any discipline, or for outstanding service to the Academy,” the Academy explained.
The Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award is given “to an individual in the motion picture arts and sciences whose humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the industry by promoting human welfare and contributing to rectifying inequities.”
Cruise has been nominated for an Oscar four times. He was nominated in the Best Actor category for 1989’s “Born on the Fourth of July” and 1996’s “Jerry Maguire.” He was nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category for 1999’s “Magnolia.” He was nominated as a producer for 2022’s “Top Gun: Maverick.”
While Allen has never been nominated for an Oscar, she choreographed the Academy Awards ceremony seven times, as well as films including “Forget Paris,” “A Jazzman’s Blues” and “The Six Triple Eight.” Her producing credits include “Amistad” and “A Star for Rose.”
Wynn, an acclaimed production designer, is a longtime collaborator of director Spike Lee. They pair worked together on “She’s Gotta Have It,” “Do the Right Thing,” “Malcolm X” and “Da 5 Bloods.” Wynn also worked on many other films like the Best Picture-winning “A Beautiful Mind,” “Cinderella Man,” “Hidden Figures,” and more.
Parton has been nominated twice in the Original Song category. The first one was for 1981’s “Nine to Five.” The second time was for “Travelin’ Thru” from 2006’s “Transamerica.”
The four will all receive an Oscar statuette at the Academy’s 16th Governors Awards on Nov. 16 at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood.
