Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton, Debbie Allen, And Wynn Thomas Receive Honorary Oscars At Academy's Governors Awards

Posted November 17, 2025 by with 2 comments

Dolly couldn’t be there in person last night as she battles undisclosed health issues, but her taped acceptance speech is above. She received the the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy.

And below, Honorary Oscar acceptance speeches from Debbie Allen, production designer Wynn Thomas, and Tom Cruise, who gave such a great and sincere speech, from acknowledging all of the other recipients to thanking everyone in the room he’s worked with after asking them to stand up.

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