Tom Cruise — one of Hollywood’s most iconic stars — has been entertaining global audiences for more than four and a half decades. Known for his unmatched action sequences and blockbuster performances, the actor has finally reached a landmark moment in his career. For the first time in 45 years, Tom Cruise has been honored with an Oscar.

The legendary actor received an Honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards held on November 16, 2025. It was an emotional milestone for him, and messages of congratulations poured in from all over the world. His friend and Bollywood star Anil Kapoor was among those who celebrated the achievement with great joy.

Tom Cruise holds the Oscar for the first time
Despite earning three Oscar nominations in the past, Tom had never won the award — until now. At the 16th Annual Governors Awards at the Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood, he was presented with the prestigious Honorary Academy Award. The room erupted with applause as Tom finally held his first Oscar.

What Tom Cruise said after receiving the Honorary Oscar
After accepting the award, Tom reflected on what cinema has meant to him. “Cinema takes me around the world,” he said. “It shows our shared humanity and how similar we all are. No matter where we come from, inside a theatre we laugh together, feel together, hope together. That’s the power of this art form — and why it means so much to me.”

Anil Kapoor reacts with pride
Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor, who appeared with Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible, shared his happiness on Instagram. Posting Tom’s photo, he wrote, “My dear friend, many congratulations on this wonderful award. Your passion, hard work, and kindness are second to none. The world has always admired you, and now you’ve received the recognition you deserve. Thank you for your friendship and talent.”