Tom Cruise was awarded with the Screen Icon Award at the National Movie Awards!
According to BBC News, Tom Cruise picked up the Screen Icon Award from actress and presenter Gwyneth Paltrow. “For over two decades he has shown a bold eagerness to take risks, engaging and enthralling audiences,” she said when presenting the award.
During Tom’s acceptance speech, he said, “It’s a real honor for me to be here tonight. This great city of London. This great country England. I’ve made several films here. I have been fortunate.”
“I do believe it’s the role of the artist to provide that sometimes needed sense of relief from it all, be it joy, happiness, or a rollercoaster ride that electrifies our senses.”
“I guess as a filmmaker the most important thing to me is you,” said Tom. “If I have entertained you at all, I thank you. Thank you for allowing me to do so.”
Watch Tom receiving his award!:
Tom also told the press after the ceremony that he’s still “hungry to make films after such a long career.” “Yeah I am,” he said. “I never tire of it. I feel like a kid working on them.”
He also talked a bit about his new summer movie Knight and Day, co-starring Cameron Diaz. “Working with Cameron was incredible,” he said. “She’s been a great friend. She’s an incredible comedienne so we had a lot of fun with that.”
The British-based awards ceremony, where viewers get to vote for the winners, was broadcasted from 8 to 10pm on ITV on Wednesday, May 26 from the Royal Festival Hall in London.
Congrats, Tom! 
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