After decades of being overlooked, underestimated and sometimes just flat-out ignored, a Hollywood mainstay is finally getting some richly deserved recognition. Bravo! No, not to Tom Cruise for that honorary Oscar - to the Academy for making sure the world's last remaining movie star will turn up for their next broadcast.

Tom Cruise is finally getting an honorary Oscar, the academy has decided. Statuettes will also go to three other beloved talents: Debbie Allen, Dolly Parton and Wynn Thomas.