In August 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the annual Kennedy Center Honors, an award given to those who have made significant contributions to arts and culture. The announcement of the ...

Tom Cruise attends the "Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning" Mexico Red Carpet and Premiere (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures) Actor Tom Cruise recently turned down a ...

Tom Cruise was not among the recipients at this year's Kennedy Center Honors, and the reason for his absence has finally been revealed. President Donald Trump was instrumental in picking out the ...

Tom Cruise has declined a major Kennedy Center Award from Donald Trump, according to The Washington Post. Trump announced the honorees on Wednesday from the Center, also revealing that he would host ...

The 'Top Gun: Maverick' star has turned down the prestigious arts award, as the president says he plans to personally host this year's ceremony. By James Hibberd Writer-at-Large Getting Tom Cruise ...

Getting Tom Cruise to accept a 2025 Kennedy Center Honor is proving to be mission impossible. The Top Gun actor was offered the 2025 prestigious award but declined, according to multiple Kennedy ...

President Donald Trump unveiled the slate of stars who will be honored at the 48th Kennedy Center Honors later this year. But there is one star in particular who reportedly declined the invitation.

Tom Cruise has turned down the prestigious 2025 Kennedy Center’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Speaking to The Washington Post, multiple Kennedy Center employees have reported that Cruise’s rejection ...