Maverick' star has turned down the prestigious arts award, as the president says he plans to personally host this year's ceremony.

Trump revealed the star-studded lineup of honorees being recognized for their cultural influence on Wednesday.

Getting Tom Cruise to accept a 2025 Kennedy Center Honor is proving to be mission impossible. The Top Gun actor was offered the 2025 prestigious award but declined, according to multiple Kennedy Center employees who spoke to The Washington Post.