In a recent episode of Friday Night With Jonathan Ross, the iconic actor Tom Hanks made an appearance and delighted the audience with his charming personality and hilarious anecdotes. The talk show host, Jonathan Ross, introduced Tom Hanks to thunderous applause as he took his seat on the couch.
During the interview, Ross asked Hanks about his childhood and early life. Hanks revealed that he was a shy kid in school and was often too timid to approach confident and opinionated girls. He spoke fondly of his parents, who divorced when he was young, but emphasized that their decision was for the best to spare the children from constant strain and anxiety.
Growing up, Hanks and his siblings had to take care of themselves as their parents were occupied with their own lives. Despite the challenges, Hanks highlighted the fun and educational experiences they had, learning how to navigate household chores and even losing their own laundry in the process.
Ross also inquired about Hanks’ early career and the jobs he held before becoming an actor. Hanks revealed that he worked as a dishwasher in a restaurant where his father worked and later as a Bellman in a hotel. He shared a humorous anecdote about lying to the Internal Revenue Service about his tips, exclaiming that his boss sounded like a gangster while explaining the process.
The conversation then delved into Hanks’ decision to pursue acting. Hanks admitted that he was drawn to acting because it seemed more enjoyable than running track or working in metal shop. He relished the idea of getting graded for being loud and funny in class, whereas he struggled with more academic subjects. Hanks humorously remarked that the allure of acting was the prospect of getting a good grade for goofing off.
The talk show host also touched upon Hanks’ latest film, “Angel and Demons,” in which he reprised his role as Robert Langdon. Hanks shared that the swimming scene in the movie was actually performed by him, as he refused to use a body double. He jokingly mentioned that Europeans have no shame when it comes to wearing Speedos, whereas in America, it would be met with persecution.
Discussing the reaction to the film, Ross asked about the Catholic Church’s response. Hanks revealed that the Vatican did not allow filming on their property, but many other locations in Rome were used to create the illusion of shooting in Vatican City. He also mentioned that some of the churches in Rome were mirror images of the actual locations, creating a seamless blend in the film.
Towards the end of the interview, Ross asked Hanks about his future projects. Surprisingly, Hanks confessed that he had no idea what he would do next in terms of his on-screen career. He joked about playing a massive donut who promotes his wares, poking fun at his interviewer, Ross, who was dressed as a donut.
As the interview concluded, Hanks revealed that he often gets called out on the street with iconic references from his films. People yell out “Wilson” and “Run Forrest, Run” from his beloved film Forrest Gump. Hanks took the adoration in stride, appreciating the impact his movies have had on the audience.
With his charisma and ability to captivate the audience, Tom Hanks‘ appearance on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross was undoubtedly entertaining. His anecdotes, wit, and genuine demeanor made for a lively and memorable interview that left the audience wanting more.
