A tribute to his life’s workTom Cruise’s first Oscar
Tom Cruise received an honorary Oscar. (archive image)
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from Nina Erdmann
He’s Maverick, Ethan Hunt and Jerry Maguire – Tom Cruise has been in the film business for 40 years, but he’s only now getting his first Oscar.
Later that evening, the Hollywood star was honored for his life’s work at the “Governors Awards” in Los Angeles.
Finally he has one too! Tom Cruise received the first Oscar of his career on Sunday night. This Hollywood star received an award at the “Governors Awards” for his life’s work and efforts in the film industry, especially after the corona pandemic. In 2022, Tom Cruise insisted that his box office hit “Top Gun: Maverick” be shown in theaters rather than on streaming platforms to bring people back to the cinema.
Left empty handed four times
Tom Cruise and Cuba Gooding Jr. in “Jerry Maguire” (1996).
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Tom Cruise has been nominated for an Oscar four times in his career: twice for Best Actor (for “Born on the Fourth of July” and “Jerry Maguire”), once for Best Supporting Actor in “Magnolia” and once as a producer on “Top Gun: Maverick” – but he never won. The lost Oscar – after 40 years in the business, Tom Cruise can finally take home the golden statue. Simultaneously, Debbie Allen, a choreographer, Wynn Thomas, a set designer and country music legend Dolly Parton also received awards.
“Endless Love” to “Maverick”
Tom Cruise’s career began in 1981 with a supporting role in the film “Endless Love” which also starred Brooke Shields. It wasn’t until two years later that she was allowed to play her first leading role alongside Rebecca de Mornay in “Loose Business” (1983). His big break came with the role of Pete Mitchell in “Top Gun” (1986)followed by one box office success after another. In 1996 he took on the role of Ethan Hunt for the first time in “Mission Impossible”, the eighth part of the latest action series released in theaters in May of this year.
Tom Cruise in his first leading role in “Loose Business” (1983).
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A very special honor
The “Governor’s Awards” are considered one of the most prestigious awards in the film industry and are awarded annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). Since 2009, these honorary Oscars have been separated from the famous “Academy Awards Show” in the spring and awarded separately. The award recognizes figures for their life’s work, their outstanding contributions to the art of film, or their humanitarian achievements. dear. In addition to actors such as Steve Martin, Jackie Chan, and Samuel L. Jackson, the list of previous award winners also includes directors, composers, and producers.
Sources used: RTL Research, oscars.org
