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Tom Cruise Turned Down Invite to Receive Kennedy Center Honor from Donald Trump: Report
This is a good move by Cruise
Tom Cruise Turned Down Invite to Receive Kennedy Center Honor from Donald Trump: Report
— Shamontiel (@shamontiel.bsky.social) 2025-08-15T12:51:34.274Z
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Sounds like his Calendly has the same booking energy as FLOTUS Michelle Obama, which is fine with me.
Tom Cruise reportedly declined to be among the first group of Kennedy Center Honorees during President Donald Trump’s second term.
Cruise, 63, was offered but declined due to “scheduling conflicts,” several current and former Kennedy Center employees told The Washington Post on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
A spokesman for Cruise declined to comment to the Post. PEOPLE also reached out to a rep for the actor, but has not heard back.
Trump, 79, ramped up efforts to take control of the Kennedy Center arts complex earlier this year. George Strait, KISS, Michael Crawford, Gloria Gaynor and Sylvester Stallone make up the 2025 class of honorees. The ceremony will take place on Dec. 7 and will later air on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
Cruise, 63, was offered but declined due to “scheduling conflicts,” several current and former Kennedy Center employees told The Washington Post on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
A spokesman for Cruise declined to comment to the Post. PEOPLE also reached out to a rep for the actor, but has not heard back.
Trump, 79, ramped up efforts to take control of the Kennedy Center arts complex earlier this year. George Strait, KISS, Michael Crawford, Gloria Gaynor and Sylvester Stallone make up the 2025 class of honorees. The ceremony will take place on Dec. 7 and will later air on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
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