Tom Hanks has something to say about ‘Nepo Baby’ discussion

hollywood mainstay Tom Hanks He’s been so consistent and comforting in pop culture for the past 40 years that he’s earned the moniker “Father of America,” but he’s also actual Dad of four.

Have actor colin actress and producer elizabeth from hanks’ first marriage to samantha lewis, then chet of white boys summer Truman’s youngest son from his current marriage to singer Rita Wilson. All of Hanks’ children have made careers in the entertainment industry.Truman is about to make his father’s film debut a man named ottoin which he plays a younger version of the Hanks character.

In a recent interview, Hanks addressed the idea that his children benefit from Hollywood nepotism, echoing the current pop culture fan obsession with “nepo babies” maya hawk, Zoe Kravitzand Jack Quaidwhose famous parents are said to have opened doors of opportunity unavailable to others trying to make it in the entertainment industry.

“Look, it’s a family business,” Hanks said. “That’s what we’ve been doing. It’s where all of our kids grew up. We have four kids, and they’re all very creative, and they’re all involved in some kind of brand storytelling. If we were a plumbing supply business , or if we run a flower shop down the street, the whole family will invest time at some point, even if it’s just end-of-year stock.”

“No matter what happens, no matter what your last name is, what doesn’t change is whether it works,” he added. “That’s the problem when any of us go away and try to tell a new story, or create something that has a beginning, a middle and an end. It doesn’t matter what our last names are. We have to think in order for the audience to have an authentic and authentic experience. .It’s a bigger task than worrying about whether someone is going to try to hurt us.”

Philip Ellis is a freelance writer and reporter from the UK covering pop culture, relationships and LGBTQ+ issues. His work has appeared on GQ, Teen Vogue, Man Repeller and MTV.