16th Governors Awards: Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton, Debbie Allen and Wynn Thomas Receive The Honorary Oscars

Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton, Debbie Allen and Wynn Thomas received the honorary Oscars at the 2025 Governors Awards. The ceremony was held at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Ovation Hollywood, Los Angeles, on Sunday, November 16.

Updated on: 17 November 2025 6:00 pm

16th Governors Awards-Debbie Allen, Tom Cruise, Wynn Thomas

Tom Cruise, from left, Debbie Allen, and Wynn Thomas, winners of Academy honorary awards pose onstage during the 16th Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. | Photo: AP/Chris Pizzello

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Tom Cruise, left, receives an Academy honorary award as Alejandro González Iñárritu looks on during the 16th Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. | Photo: AP/Chris Pizzello

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16th Governors Awards-Debbie Allen, Cynthia Erivo

Debbie Allen, left, receives an Academy honorary award as Cynthia Erivo looks on during the 16th Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. | Photo: AP/Chris Pizzello

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16th Governors Awards-Academy honorary award winner Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise, left, receives an Academy honorary award as Alejandro González Iñárritu looks on during the 16th Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. | Photo: AP/Chris Pizzello

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16th Governors Awards-Wynn Thomas, Tom Cruise

Wynn Thomas, left, and Tom Cruise, winners of Academy honorary awards pose onstage during the 16th Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. | Photo: AP/Chris Pizzello

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Andra Day performs "Jolene" during the 16th Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. | Photo: AP/Chris Pizzello

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Leonardo DiCaprio arrives at the 16th Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. | Photo: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

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Emma Stone arrives at the 16th Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. | Photo: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

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Regina Hall arrives at the 16th Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. | Photo: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

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Kristen Stewart arrives at the 16th Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. | Photo: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

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Jennifer Lopez arrives at the 16th Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. | Photo: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

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Hailee Steinfeld arrives at the 16th Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. | Photo: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

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Kate Hudson, left, and Hugh Jackman arrive at the 16th Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. | Photo: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

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16th Governors Awards-Jackie Sandler, Adam Sandler

Jackie Sandler, left, and Adam Sandler arrive at the 16th Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. | Photo: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

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16th Governors Awards-Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt

Dwayne Johnson, left, and Emily Blunt arrive at the 16th Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. | Photo: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

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