Tom Cruise was reportedly on the shortlist to receive a medal during the 48th Kennedy Center Honors — and allegedly turned down the offer. Cruise, 63, declined the honor because of “scheduling conflicts,

Tom Cruise was not among the recipients at this year's Kennedy Center Honors, and the reason for his absence has finally been revealed. "We've since corrected the situation," the "Clueless" alum says of the misunderstanding after they worked together in 1992.

Tom Cruise reportedly turned down an invitation from the president to be among the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees. According to The Washington Post, the Top Gun: Maverick actor cited “scheduling conflicts” for bowing out.