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Tom Cruise Wins First Oscar, Reflects on Lifelong Love of Cinema
17 Nov
Summary
- Tom Cruise wins first Oscar at age 63
- Cruise gives emotional speech about the power of cinema
- Cruise says he will continue supporting new voices in filmmaking
In a significant milestone for his illustrious career, acclaimed actor Tom Cruise was awarded an honorary Oscar on November 17, 2025, at the Governors Awards. The Mission Impossible star, who is now 63 years old, accepted the prestigious accolade with a heartfelt speech that paid tribute to his enduring love for the art of filmmaking.
Cruise's Oscar was presented by Mexican filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu, who is currently directing the actor in an upcoming project set for release next October. This marks Cruise's first Oscar win, although he had been previously nominated four times, including for his performances in Born on the Fourth of July and Jerry Maguire.
During his acceptance speech, Cruise spoke passionately about the transformative power of cinema, recalling how as a child, the "beam of light" cutting across a darkened theater sparked his imagination and desire to explore the world. He emphasized cinema's ability to bring people together, saying, "In that theater, we laugh together, we feel together, we hope together, and that is the power of this art form."
