Tom Cruise Deserved an Oscar for 1999's 'Magnolia'

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• Cruise's heartbreaking turn as a troubled motivational speaker in 'Magnolia' is widely considered his career-defining role, but the Academy failed to recognize his stunning transformation.
• Insiders say the snub still stings for Cruise, who was riding high after his blockbuster success in 'Mission: Impossible' and 'Eyes Wide Shut' - this was his shot at cementing his status as one of the greatest actors of his generation.