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Tom Hanks believes that while voice actors deserve Academy Awards recognition, it should occur within existing acting categories rather than a new, dedicated voice actor category.

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Who
Tom Hanks, Andy Serkis
What
Tom Hanks believes that while voice actors deserve Academy Awards recognition, it should occur within existing acting categories rather than a new, dedicated voice actor category.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:15:00 GMT · 2h 56m ago
Where
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Why
Hanks feels there are already "enough categories" and existing acting awards can recognize "any performance that moved you."
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Hanks' comments, made as he reprises his role as Woody in "Toy Story 5," highlight an ongoing debate within Hollywood regarding the recognition of voice acting by the Academy Awards.

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