Tom Hanks' Son Colin Hanks Inherited His Hunkiness

Oct 13, 2020 by apost team

Imagine being lucky enough to be Tom Hanks’ son, and then luckier still to inherit his looks! Colin Hanks, Tom's first child, currently has his own legacy of acting and has also created his own path. He is his father’s son, however, when it comes to his looks.

America’s favorite actor, Tom Hanks, is a celebrated figure for so many reasons. Not only is he an acting legend, taking on versatile roles throughout his career that have touched people’s hearts, but he is also a loving family man.

He has been married twice: his first marriage to late actress Samantha Lewes in 1978 ended in divorce in 1987. They had two children: Colin Hanks and Elizabeth Ann Hanks. Samatha passed away from complications from bone cancer in September 2002, reports Oprah Magazine.

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His second marriage to Rita Wilson is still touted as a rare Hollywood success and their story a treat for those who are romantics at heart. They first met on the set of “Bosom Buddies,” an ABC sitcom, and then starred together in the movie “Volunteers.” "Rita and I just looked at each other and — kaboing — that was that. I asked Rita if it was the real thing for her, and it just couldn’t be denied.” Tom told GQ, according to Daily Mail.

Colin has followed in his father’s footsteps and gone into acting. His first significant role was “Alex Whitman” in the series Roswell, which he played as a teen. He has steadily been building a strong acting legacy since then, with roles in TV shows such as Band of Brothers, Dexter, and Fargo, as well as movies such as Orange County, King Kong, and Jumanji series.

When it comes to his appearance and charisma, Colin and his dad are remarkably similar. With the same face structure, height, and build, you could easily mistake Colin for a younger Tom Hanks! 

Speaking of their relationship, Colin had a very different upbringing as compared to his half-siblings from Tom’s marriage to Rita. In an interview with Dax Shephard on the podcast The Armchair Expert. 

Unlike his half-brothers who grew up with both parents, Colin mainly grew up with his mother Samantha after his parents divorced. He would travel to see his father every other weekend or travel with him during the summer. “It was just a fun sort of getaway,” he tells Dax. He was 17 years old when Tom Hanks’ fame shot upwards after his role in “Forrest Gump.” This meant that Colin did not grow up in a “super-rich” household, which has helped to keep him grounded throughout his life. 

We at Apost wish Colin Hanks the very best for his future successes! 

What did you think of Colin's looks? Do you think he looks like his father? Be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments, and do share this article with your friends to show them how similar Tom Hanks and his son look!