Tom Hanks isn’t just an amazingly awesome guy in movies. He’s also really fun and kind in person. Here are twenty-seven people who met him and had to share their positive experiences. Luckily for us, many of them have photos to prove it.
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When Tom Hanks walked by and saw a bookstore in trouble, he stopped by to help them with their fundraising event. He even tried to lure people into the shop by offering them his autograph.
When Tom Hanks was being filmed for a movie, and it was preventing a bride and her father from getting through, he stopped and personally escorted them to their destination. That’s one wedding day story to tell the grandkids!
When this person sent Tom Hanks a souvenir lighter, he wasn’t expecting too much in return. However, not only did he get a thank you letter, but recognition from Tom Hanks himself when they were both at an event later on.
It’s not just fans who are sharing their photos of their favorite actor. Tom Hanks also shares pics of his favorite fans. How awesome is that?
When this family was on a celebrity tour, they got an unexpected surprise. Tom Hanks pulled up in his SUV and asked if they had seen any stars recently.
#6 He always has time for others
When Tom was taking a jog in a remote mountain location, he probably wasn’t expecting to run across a team of firefighters. However, that didn’t stop him from taking time out to shake their hands and have a conversation with them.
#7 There when you need him
Stuart had pulled off to the side of the road during a blizzard because of a flat tire. Luckily for him, a kind stranger stopped to help him change that tire. That stranger was no one other than Tom Hanks.
This Twitter poster was enjoying a hockey game just a few seats away from Tom Hanks. That meant when Tom bought everyone their own box of popcorn, he got one too.
#9 There are no little people
When this woman was just along for the walk, Tom still made sure to ask her how she was doing. He really is who we think he is.
#10 Leaving a gift behind
When this poster’s friend left their cell phone unattended, they found an interesting surprise when they returned. It seemed that Tom Hanks had decided to take a selfie.
The LA Review of Books received a gift for their office from Tom Hanks. It was an impressive, and very shiny, espresso machine to make sure they could keep doing an amazing job.
When they were too shy to go up to him and tell him how amazing he was, Tom came up with a solution. He went up to them instead – and told them how amazing they were.
#13 He makes sure they believe
This guy met Tom Hanks at a game and knew his girlfriend wouldn’t believe it. Tom had a solution – he called the girlfriend himself.
#14 Maybe this should have been number 13
While Apollo 13 was being filmed, Tom took time to greet some fans on the set. He even kept the spacesuit on to add to the magic.
#15 He gets to know the people he works with
When Audrey was working on a set with Tom Hanks for a while, she wasn’t expecting anything special. However, he took the time to sit down, have a conversation with her, and even send something to her brother who was serving overseas.
#16 He’s even a nice customer
We have all heard horror stories about celebrities who turn into beasts when shopping. There are no worries when it comes to Tom. Even when shopping, he’s still funny and polite.
#17 He is genuinely interested
Usually, it’s fans who have all the questions, but not when it comes to Tom Hanks. It turns out that he regularly wants to learn about his fans and find out how they are doing.
He doesn’t let his stardom get the best of him. When he saw a woman drop her glove, he instinctively went to pick it up.
Even though Tom was busy filming, he still took the time out to call into a membership drive and make a personal donation.
#20 He leaves a good impression
Tom Hanks isn’t just about impressing people with wealth or fame. He is himself with everyone.
#21 Always making friends
She was just there to see a friend, but that didn’t matter to Tom Hanks. He still included her in the conversation.
#22 He always has a sense of humor
Even when he’s on the job and looking at locations, he still takes the time to crack a joke. He’s our comedic hero.
#23 He enjoys watching the show like the rest of us
This fan spotted Tom Hanks in the audience instead of up on the screen one time. He was laughing and clearly enjoying the taping of Newhart that day.
#24 He doesn’t lose touch with old friends
Even as he became famous, he still kept in touch with his old friends and coworkers. In fact, there are some he is still talking to decades later.
#25 He’s even kind to the paparazzi
When this reporter showed up at a red-carpet event with nothing but an audio recorder, she wasn’t expecting the camera-ready celebrities to give her any attention. However, Tom Hanks actually sought her out and took the time to answer a few of her questions.
#26 He always goes the extra mile
When it was time to write notes to the crew of a set, he made sure they were handwritten and personal.
When a fan decided to donate a typewriter with a long family history to Tom Hank’s collection of typewriters, she received a well thought out and heartfelt reply. Now, that’s someone who really connects with the fans who reach out to him.
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Tom Hanks isn’t just an amazingly awesome guy in movies. He’s also really fun and kind in person. Here are twenty-seven people who met him and had to share their positive experiences. Luckily for us, many of them have photos to prove it.
Are you ready?
