# Tom Cruise to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute

Arts & Entertainment Tom Cruise to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute By Jonathan Landrum Jr. | Associated Press Published October 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM PDT Tom Cruise arrives at the premiere of “Digger” on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, in Los Angeles ( Chris Pizzello / Associated Press ) One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today. Tom Cruise is being celebrated with a life achievement award from the American Film Institute, AFI’s board of trustees sa

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