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

Actor Tom Cruise was offered the honors but declined because of scheduling conflicts, according to several current and former Kennedy Center employees who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss event plans. A spokesperson for Cruise declined to comment.

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