Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise will not be in attendance for the 2023 Academy Awards. Read more about the reason for Cruise's decision here.

It was previously announced that Gaga would not be singing due to scheduling conflicts with [Joker: Folie à Deux](https://consequence.net/2023/02/lady-gaga-harley-quinn-joker-movie/). Instead, according to [Deadline](https://deadline.com/2023/03/top-gun-maverick-tom-cruise-not-coming-to-oscars-lady-gaga-singing-hold-my-hand-1235287054/), Cruise has opted to stay in the UK and continue filming Mission Impossible 8. While it’s not considered a favorite to win, if Top Gun: Maverick pulls off a surprise upset, co-producer Jerry Bruckheimer will accept the award on Cruise’s behalf.

Cruise has never won an Oscar and although he was not nominated for Best Actor, the Best Picture award would be his first. If the movie does take home ...

She was very much looking forward to taking part,” a representative for Close [told The New York Times ](https://variety.com/2023/film/news/will-smith-invited-2023-oscars-chris-rock-slap-1235550960/)that the director has missed the ceremony for “personal reasons.” [Graeme Massie](/author/graeme-massie) Comments [Tom Cruise](/topic/tom-cruise) will be absent from the 2023 [Oscars](/topic/oscars) even though Top Gun: Maverick was nominated for Best Picture.

Tom Cruise is skipping the 2023 Oscars despite Top Gun: Maverick being nominated for multiple awards—here's why.

[Entertainment Tonight ](https://www.etonline.com/miles-teller-says-hes-had-conversations-with-tom-cruise-about-possible-top-gun-3-exclusive-186984)that another Top Gun *could* be in the works, saying, “That would be great, but that’s all up to TC. [Tom Cruise](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a40046260/tom-cruise-net-worth/) on the [red carpet at the 2023 Oscars](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/g43283129/red-carpet-oscars-2023/) tonight (anyone? But the work that he did to accomplish those flying sequences, it’s something else.” Also, thinking about Tom’s work, think of the things that he did for that role. He embodies that character so beautifully, and I think he absolutely deserves it.” He’s extraordinary as a person and fantastic as an actor, and I think that he is just perfect.

Tom Cruise and James Cameron are skipping the 2023 Oscars, with neither in attendance at the 2023 Academy Awards.

[Ruth Carter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/ruth-carter/) [Oscars: Ruth E. [Mission: Impossible installment](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/hannah-waddingham-mission-impossible-8-dead-reckoning-part-two-1235347787/), which on Friday [announced](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/hannah-waddingham-mission-impossible-8-dead-reckoning-part-two-1235347787/) the addition of Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham to the cast. I want you to know that I’m always rooting for you. [2023 PGA Awards](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2023-producers-guild-awards-winners-list-1235333942/). You have to create that luck. [Oscars red carpet arrivals](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/gallery/2023-oscars-red-carpet-looks-arrivals-photos-1235349270/). [Awards](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/awards/), he was mocked at the [Golden Globes](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/2023-golden-globes-tom-cruise-scientology-1235295190/) and the [DGA Awards](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/judd-apatow-tom-cruise-height-scientology-dga-awards-monologue-1235329732/). He did not receive a best director nod for his work on the sequel. His producing partner and fellow nominee Jon Landau told The New York Times on the carpet that the absence was due to “personal reasons.” I know that things don’t just happen. I know it’s not just luck. [that he saved theaters](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/steven-spielberg-tom-cruise-top-gun-maverick-1235325800/).

Tom Cruise will not attend the 2023 Oscars on Sunday - despite his film Top Gun: Maverick vying for Best Picture.

But larger concerns are swirling around the movie business. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse - WINNER Keeravaani, lyrics by Chandrabose Notorious: Last year's awards had been looking like a comeback edition before 'the slap' came to define the ceremony. Last year's awards had been looking like a comeback edition before 'the slap' came to define the ceremony. The two films swept the Golden Globes earlier this month.

Late-night funnyman dedicated his Oscars opening monologue to Nicole Kidman *and* Tom Cruise, and addressed the slap seen 'round the world.

[Nicole Kidman](https://www.rollingstone.com/t/nicole-kidman/) has finally been released from that abandoned AMC, where she has been held captive for almost two years now,” Kimmel cracked. [Jimmy Kimmel](https://www.rollingstone.com/t/jimmy-kimmel/) Live! funnyman kicked off his [Oscars](https://www.rollingstone.com/t/oscars/) monologue with a [Top Gun: Maverick](https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-reviews/top-gun-maverick-review-1350586/) bit that saw [Tom Cruise](https://www.rollingstone.com/t/tom-cruise/)’s Maverick eject him from his fighter plane and onto the Dolby Theatre stage. Kimmel sprinkled his monologue with a smattering of light-roast jokes aimed at the audience, from “I can’t help wondering… Sadly, Matt Damon did not rush the stage to mock-slap Kimmel. a woman?”

In case of another slap, host promises Michael B. Jordan, Pedro Pascal and Michelle Yeoh are ready to intervene.

Is the gang from ‘Babylon’ here? Kimmel scored some laughs and few groans when he talked about the difference between television and movies: “There are some things that movies can do that TV just can’t. Kimmel did a solid job, consistently scoring laughs — he’s as comfortable as one can be in this relatively thankless roles — but there wasn’t a whole lot of edginess beyond some mild jabs at the self-involved grandiosity of this business of show, e.g., when Kimmel noted, “I also want to say that I’m happy to see that Nicole Kidman has finally been released from that abandoned AMC where she has been held captive for almost two full years now …

Despite "Top Gun: Maverick" being nominated for six honors, including best picture, Tom Cruise skipped the 2023 Oscars. Here's where he is.

[Leading the list of nominees ](https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/2023-oscar-nominations-rcna66948)include “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “The Banshees of Inisherin.” The [list of performers and presenters](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/oscars-2023-performers-presenters-list-rcna73308) includes Rihanna, following her [Super Bowl halftime show](https://www.today.com/popculture/music/rihanna-super-bowl-2023-halftime-show-rcna70230), and the viral [Telegu-language hit “Naatu Naatu](https://www.today.com/popculture/music/naatu-naatu-oscar-song-meaning-rr-rcna74294).” Follow [TODAY.com](http://today.com/) for complete Oscars coverage, [including this year’s winners](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/2023-grammy-winners-list-rcna68826) and unexpected moments. The 2023 Oscars are [available to watch on ABC](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/how-to-watch-2023-oscars-rcna72861) and various streaming platforms. [Jimmy Kimmel for the third time](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/oscars-2023-host-jimmy-kimmel-rcna55960), the [2023 Oscars](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/oscars-2023-nominees-host-date-time-channel-rcna72528) are broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. PT, with the [red carpet starting earlier](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/watch-oscars-red-carpet-wont-red-rcna74549). [Entertainment Tonight](https://www.etonline.com/why-tom-cruise-is-not-at-the-2023-oscars-200711) reports that if "Top Gun" wins best picture, producer Jerry Bruckheimer will accept the award. Kimmel went on to joke that Cruise might actually be in the theater dressed as actor Judd Hirsch in a "Mission Impossible" mask.

On the heels of Top Gun: Maverick, Tom Cruise is one of the most celebrated actors in Hollywood today. Maverick was a massive success, the box-office ...

[Jimmy Kimmel](https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a43283344/jimmy-kimmel-oscars-opening-monologue-will-smith-slap-joke/) joked at the beginning of the show. I'm sure some [folks at home](https://mobile.twitter.com/kylebuchanan/status/1635071056460537856) were wondering if jokes like these were the real reason Cruise didn't show up tonight. [Tom Cruise](https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/g3489/best-tom-cruise-movies/) was nowhere to be seen. [reports](https://www.etonline.com/why-tom-cruise-is-not-at-the-2023-oscars-200711). Cruise previously teased his upcoming Mission Impossible stunt where he [jumps a motorcycle off of a cliff](https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a42285717/tom-cruise-mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-stunt-promo/). [Maverick](https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a40069348/how-to-watch-top-gun-maverick/) was a massive success, the box-office blockbuster was nominated for Best Picture, and he's currently doing insane stunts for Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning.

The actor is a constant Hollywood presence but despite three nominations for an Oscar he's never landed one.

From then on, his career went skyrocketing, thanks to his participation in movies such as ‘Mission Impossible’; ‘Jerry Maguire’, where he was nominated for Best Actor at the Oscars; ‘Magnolia’, which also earned a Best Supporting Actor nomination; and ‘Top Gun’. As a young man, Cruise stumbled around the United States in search of opportunities, starting in New York, where he signed up for different castings while working as a waiter, until he gave up. Tom Cruise has been a constant Hollywood presence since he arrived in the world of cinema.

Tom Cruise arrives at the 95th Oscars nominees luncheon at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. "Top Gun" is without its Maverick at the 95th Academy Awards. The sequel to the 1986 classic took the ...

Titled "Mission: Impossible -- Dead Reckoning Part II," Cruise is returning to his role as Agent Ethan Hunt in what is believed to be the eighth and final installation of the hit spy series. It was delayed three times due to the COVID-19 pandemic before reaching the current release date. Its success wasn't limited to the box office as the movie established itself as a regular during awards season as well.

"If anyone in this theatre commits an act of violence at any point during the show, you will be awarded the Oscar for Best Actor."

We want you to feel safe. We want you to have fun. Kimmel mocked both Cruise (and Avatar: The Way of Water director James Cameron) for skipping the ceremony after insisting movie goers return to theaters, while he ended his monologue by revealing that the Academy had a crisis team in place to avoid another altercation on stage.

The Top Gun: Maverick star didn't turn up for the big awards night, despite the film's multiple nominations.

However, at the last minute, it was revealed that Despite starring in both the original film, as well as the long-anticipated sequel, Cruise did not make an appearance on the red carpet at the 2023 Oscars tonight. According to the publication, producer Jerry Bruckheimer is slated to accept the award if Top Gun: Maverick recieves the Best Picture Nomination

The Oscar nominee for producing “Top Gun: Maverick” had been largely absent from Los Angeles during prime awards campaigning season, held up filming his latest ...

“Social media has definitely made this year a bit sticky,” said one awards consultant who works in-house at a major content company, speaking on the condition of anonymity. Where there is not outrage or whispering, the campaign issues have led to a weariness with the entire concept. The Lansing event was specifically in celebration of Cruise’s honor this year from the Producers Guild of America. 26, “Top Gun: Maverick” producer Jerry Bruckheimer opened his Beverly Hills home to power players and stars (many of them voters for the Academy Awards). The Bruckheimer event was billed as a celebration of the producer himself, after winning an honor from the Motion Picture Sound Editors Guild. The Oscar nominee for producing “Top Gun: Maverick” had been largely absent from Los Angeles during prime awards campaigning season, held up filming his latest “Mission: Impossible” epic, and the town was more than compensated for his absence when he finally touched down.

Oscars 2023-Jimmy Kimmel monologue: One of the biggest nights in movie awards, the Oscars, kickstarted on the evening of March 12 at the Dolby Theatre in ...

What an incredible night this must be for the two of you, and what a very difficult night for Pauly Shore." At Oscars 2022, Will Smith responded to a joke made by presenter Chris Rock about the "Ali" actor's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, by walking onstage and slapping Rock across the face during last year's awards show. Kimmel's monologue started mildly and then ended with the mention of the slapping incident at the Oscars 2022. In his opening speech, Kimmel congratulated the first-time nominees of the Oscars, including Brendan Fraser. From jokes and roasts to taking a dig at Will Smith's slapping of Chris Rock, Kimmel covered it all. Kimmel also takes a dig at last year's most talked about Oscar moment, the Chris Rock slap, by Will Smith.