Ep 90. Tom Hanks
- May 22, 2019
Tom Hanks is a beloved actor, known for his talent and likable personality. On this episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, he sits down with Ellen to discuss his career, family, and more.
Ellen starts off the interview by asking Tom about his new movie, "News of the World." Tom explains that the movie takes place in 1870 and follows his character, a Civil War veteran, as he travels across Texas reading newspapers to people who are illiterate. Tom goes on to talk about the challenges of filming the movie on location and how he tried to immerse himself in the time period.
Ellen then asks Tom about his experience with COVID-19. Tom and his wife Rita Wilson were some of the first celebrities to contract the virus back in March 2020. Tom talks about their symptoms and how they both experienced different things. He also shares a positive message about the importance of wearing masks and social distancing.
The conversation then turns to Tom's love for typewriters. Tom is a collector of vintage typewriters and even has a collection named after him. Ellen jokes that he should do a movie about a typewriter collector, to which Tom replies that he actually has a script about a typewriter repairman.
Next, Ellen and Tom play a game of "5 Second Rule." Tom has to name three things in five seconds in various categories, such as "Types of Salad" and "Things You Can Find in a Restaurant." Tom proves to be quick on his feet and even has Ellen laughing at his answers.
Ellen then surprises Tom with a video message from his son, Chet Hanks. Chet tells his dad how proud he is of him and how much he loves him. Tom gets emotional and thanks Ellen for the surprise.
Finally, Ellen and Tom talk about the recent protests and Tom's experience with the civil rights movement in the 1960s. Tom shares a story about how he witnessed a Black student being denied entrance to a school and how it impacted him. He emphasizes the importance of fighting for equality and justice for all.
Overall, this episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show provides a delightful and heartfelt conversation with beloved actor Tom Hanks. From discussing his new movie to sharing personal stories, Tom charms Ellen and the audience with his wit and warmth.
