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Hollywood's Elite Celebrate Prestigious Governors Awards
17 Nov
Summary
- Tom Cruise, Debbie Allen, and Wynn Thomas receive honorary Oscars
- Dolly Parton awarded Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award
- A-list stars like DiCaprio, Lopez, and Stewart attend the event
The 16th Governors Awards, a prestigious pre-Oscars event, took place in Hollywood on Sunday, November 12th, 2025. The annual ceremony, hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, honored several industry legends with prestigious awards.
Tom Cruise, Debbie Allen, and Wynn Thomas were presented with honorary Oscars in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the film industry. Additionally, the legendary Dolly Parton received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for her philanthropic efforts.
The event attracted a star-studded red carpet, with A-list celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lopez, Kristen Stewart, and Cynthia Erivo in attendance. Other notable attendees included Sydney Sweeney, Ariana Grande, Dwayne Johnson, and a host of filmmakers and actors from this year's biggest Oscar contenders.
The Governors Awards is a highly anticipated event in the lead-up to the Academy Awards, and this year's ceremony was no exception. It provided a platform to celebrate the industry's most accomplished and influential figures, solidifying Hollywood's enduring legacy.
