Hollywood actor Tom Cruise was presented with an honorary Oscar by director Alejandro G. Iñárritu at the 2025 Governors Awards. In his acceptance speech, Tom Cruise said: “Cinema, it takes me around the world. It helps me to appreciate and respect differences. It shows me also our shared humanity, how alike we are in so, so many ways.”
Tom Cruise also said: “I want you to know I will always do everything I can to help this art form.
“To support and champion new voices, to protect what makes cinema powerful, and hopefully without too many more broken bones, that would be nice!”
The other winners on the night included Dolly Parton who received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, which she accepted via a pre-recorded message. The event took place at Ovation Hollywood’s Ray Dolby Ballroom.
When it comes to the best dressed stars at the 2025 Governors Awards, there were plenty of celebrities who wowed when it came to their outfits. Sydney Sweeney oozed old Hollywood glamour in an off-the-shoulder silver gown whilst Ariana Grande stunned in a pale pink archival Dior by John Galliano dress.
When it comes to the worst dressed stars, Emily Blunt chose a Schiaparelli dress and Messika jewellery but the asymmetrical style and sheer element did not work whilst Gwyneth Paltrow chose a Dries Van Noten dress that did nothing to flatter her figure.
Take a look at NationalWorld’s best and worst dressed stars at the 2025 Governors Awards.
1. From left to right: Sydney Sweeney, Emily Blunt and Gwyneth Paltrow
Whilst Sydney Sweeney wowed at the Govenors Awards 2025, I was less than impressed with the outfits chosen by Emily Blunt and Gwyneth Paltrow | Getty Images
2. Sydney Sweeney attends the 16th Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on November 16, 2025 in Hollywood, California
Best Dressed: Sydney Sweeney oozed old Hollywood glamour in an off-the-shoulder silver gown | Getty Images
3. British actress Emily Blunt attends the 16th Governors Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles on November 16, 2025
Worst Dressed: Emily Blunt chose a Schiaparelli dress and Messika jewellery but the asymmetrical style and sheer element did not work | AFP via Getty Images
4. US singer actress Ariana Grande attends the 16th Governors Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles on November 16, 2025
Best Dressed: Ariana Grande stunned in a pale pink archival Dior by John Galliano dress | AFP via Getty Images