Nation icon George Strait, actor Michael Crawford, Sylvester Stallone, disco legend Gloria Gaynor and the rock band Kiss will likely be honored at this yr’s extremely uncommon John F. Kennedy Middle for the Performing Arts honors. However in keeping with one report, the most important film star on this planet was additionally invited to affix their ranks — however he declined.
On Wednesday the Washington Publish reported that Tom Cruise was additionally invited to be feted by the Kennedy Middle, however turned the provide down as a result of a “scheduling battle.” WaPo cites “a number of present and former Kennedy Middle workers who spoke on the situation of anonymity as a result of they weren’t approved to publicly focus on occasion plans” for this report, however notes neither Cruise nor his representatives have commented on the story.
Representatives for the actor didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark from TheWrap.
However whereas Cruise gained’t be attending the ceremony, the 5 honorees who do will expertise what’s prone to be essentially the most uncommon model within the 48-year historical past of the awards. Persevering with from Trump’s takeover — and subsequent proper wing political makeover — of the Kennedy Middle earlier this yr, Trump selected all of this yr’s nominees and he additionally plans to host this yr’s occasion.
Certainly, in his assertion asserting this, he additionally complained about having by no means been so honored, saying partly, “I wished one, I used to be by no means in a position to get one. It’s true, truly. I might’ve taken it if they might’ve known as me. I waited, and waited, and waited.” Okay then.
“Then I stated to hell with it, I’ll turn into chairman. And I’ll give myself an honor. Subsequent yr we’ll honor Trump, OK?” the president continued.
Trump additionally complained about the truth that he’s internet hosting, claiming in his remarks that he was “begged” to do it.
With or with out Cruise, this yr’s honors occur Dec. 7, 2025, which by the way additionally occurs to be Pearl Harbor Day.
