Samantha Bryant, Colin Hanks, Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Ann Hanks, Chet Hanks and Truman Theodore Hanks.Photo:Frazer Harrison/Getty
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Tom HanksandRita Wilsonhave three generations of family to be thankful for.TheBigstar is dad tofour adult kids:Colin, who turns 46 on Nov. 24,Elizabeth, 41,Chet, 33, andTruman, 27. (Tom shares his eldest two kids with his ex-wife, the late Samatha Lewes, and his younger two with Wilson.)Over the years, the four kids have become more than just Tom’s offspring — they’ve been his costars and collaborators, too. Colin and Chet have also followed in their parents' most important footsteps to become dads themselves.From their red carpet appearances to more intimate moments together, see some of the Hanks' sweetest family photos.
Tom HanksandRita Wilsonhave three generations of family to be thankful for.
TheBigstar is dad tofour adult kids:Colin, who turns 46 on Nov. 24,Elizabeth, 41,Chet, 33, andTruman, 27. (Tom shares his eldest two kids with his ex-wife, the late Samatha Lewes, and his younger two with Wilson.)
Over the years, the four kids have become more than just Tom’s offspring — they’ve been his costars and collaborators, too. Colin and Chet have also followed in their parents' most important footsteps to become dads themselves.
From their red carpet appearances to more intimate moments together, see some of the Hanks' sweetest family photos.
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Like Father, Like Son
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Tom and his eldest son Colin have shared the screen on several occasions, including when they played father and son inThe Great Buck Howard. However the Oscar winner’s lookalike has certainly established his own career in Hollywood. Colin’s starred in comedies likeThe House BunnyandOrange Countywith Jack Black.
02of 10Strong TeamBertrand Rindoff Petroff/GettyDuring his marriage to Lewes, Tom welcomed his only daughter, Elizabeth. Unlike some of her brothers, the 41-year-old won’t be found on many screens — save for a few cameos she made as a kid in the likes ofForrest GumpandThat Thing You Do!with her dad. Today, Elizabeth writes for a number of publications includingTIMEmagazine,The Guardian,The New York Timesand the Huffington Post.
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Strong Team
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During his marriage to Lewes, Tom welcomed his only daughter, Elizabeth. Unlike some of her brothers, the 41-year-old won’t be found on many screens — save for a few cameos she made as a kid in the likes ofForrest GumpandThat Thing You Do!with her dad. Today, Elizabeth writes for a number of publications includingTIMEmagazine,The Guardian,The New York Timesand the Huffington Post.
03of 10All Together NowFrazer Harrison/GettyIn 2019, the dad of four opened up toThe New York Timesabout howparenting his kids differed. Colin (pictured here with his wife, Samantha Bryant) and Elizabeth, Tom noted, were born before his career fully blossomed.“We have this gestalt understanding because [Colin and Elizabeth] remember when their dad was just a guy trying to, you know, make the rent,” Tom told the publication. “My other kids, they were born after I had established a beachhead in every way. And so their lives were just different.”
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All Together Now
In 2019, the dad of four opened up toThe New York Timesabout howparenting his kids differed. Colin (pictured here with his wife, Samantha Bryant) and Elizabeth, Tom noted, were born before his career fully blossomed.
“We have this gestalt understanding because [Colin and Elizabeth] remember when their dad was just a guy trying to, you know, make the rent,” Tom told the publication. “My other kids, they were born after I had established a beachhead in every way. And so their lives were just different.”
04of 10Tight BondJames Devaney/GC ImagesTom and Wilson welcomed their son Chester, or “Chet,” in August 1990, about two years after the coupletied the knot. Their youngest son Truman was born in December 1995.Both boys (pictured above) have spent some time in front of the camera: Chet notably appeared on the Fox seriesEmpireand Showtime’sShameless, and Truman appeared with his dad in the 2022 filmA Man Called Otto.
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Tight Bond
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Tom and Wilson welcomed their son Chester, or “Chet,” in August 1990, about two years after the coupletied the knot. Their youngest son Truman was born in December 1995.
Both boys (pictured above) have spent some time in front of the camera: Chet notably appeared on the Fox seriesEmpireand Showtime’sShameless, and Truman appeared with his dad in the 2022 filmA Man Called Otto.
05of 10Father-Son CollaborationANGELA WEISS/AFP via GettyInA Man Called Otto, Truman plays a younger version of Tom’s character. During a Q&A about their project, the Hollywood veteran spoke to PEOPLE aboutworking with his youngest.“Without a doubt, it’s special because, you know, I changed his diapers,” said Tom. “But you get past that right away because you gotta show up, and you gotta hit the marks, and you gotta do it on time, and you gotta be right there.”
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Father-Son Collaboration
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InA Man Called Otto, Truman plays a younger version of Tom’s character. During a Q&A about their project, the Hollywood veteran spoke to PEOPLE aboutworking with his youngest.
“Without a doubt, it’s special because, you know, I changed his diapers,” said Tom. “But you get past that right away because you gotta show up, and you gotta hit the marks, and you gotta do it on time, and you gotta be right there.”
06of 10Growing FamilyRita Wilson/InstagramTom and Wilson have three grandkids: Colin’s two daughters, Olivia and Charlotte, and Chet’s daughter, Michaiah.
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Growing Family
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Tom and Wilson have three grandkids: Colin’s two daughters, Olivia and Charlotte, and Chet’s daughter, Michaiah.
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Quality Time
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In 2023, the longtime couple gushed toEntertainment Tonightabout theirlives as grandparentsto Olivia, Charlotte and Michaiah (who can be seen here with the family at Wilson’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star unveiling).
08of 10A Mother’s LoveRita Wilson/InstagramWilson elaborated, “You got to get on the trampoline with them, you got to get in the pool with them, you got to get on the tennis court, you got to do all the sports," she toldET.
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A Mother’s Love
Wilson elaborated, “You got to get on the trampoline with them, you got to get in the pool with them, you got to get on the tennis court, you got to do all the sports," she toldET.
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Family Business
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Having kids in the entertainment industry, Tom offered his insight regarding an ongoing dialogue aboutHollywood nepotism babiesin January 2023.
TheCast Awaystar continued, “And if we were a plumbing-supply business or if we ran the florist shop down the street, the whole family would be putting in time at some point, even if it was just inventory at the end of the year.”
10of 10Hanging at HomeColin Hanks/InstagramOff the red carpet, the Hanks family spends quality time together like any normal family, especially when they root for their favorite sports teams. In 2014, Colin shareda photoof his home squad looking intense as they watched the World Cup.“Let’s Go USA!!!” Colin wrote in his Instagram caption.
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Hanging at Home
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Off the red carpet, the Hanks family spends quality time together like any normal family, especially when they root for their favorite sports teams. In 2014, Colin shareda photoof his home squad looking intense as they watched the World Cup.
“Let’s Go USA!!!” Colin wrote in his Instagram caption.
source: people.com
