Let’s talk about Tom Hanks, shall we? Sure, he’s known for his incredible performances in both comedy and drama, but there’s something else that makes him a legend off-screen too. Recently, the beloved actor reminded everyone why he’s considered one of Hollywood’s nicest guys. On Friday, December 21st, Tom showed up at an In-N-Out Burger in Fontana, California, and guess what? He wasn’t just grabbing a bite for himself—he bought lunch for several customers waiting in the drive-thru! According to a Facebook video posted by fan Renee Chavez, this random act of kindness was totally spontaneous. Now, doesn’t that make you smile?
At 62 years old, Tom was reportedly dining with his wonderful wife, Rita Wilson, when all this went down. As if that wasn’t enough, he also took the time to meet fans and even sign In-N-Out hats! A lucky fan named Meghan told E! News, “Tom signed In-N-Out hats and took pictures with everyone. He was genuinely nice, laughing, talking with everyone, and taking selfies! He wished us a Merry Christmas on his way out.” Can we all just agree that Tom Hanks is basically Santa Claus in human form?
Surprise Stop in Fontana
Now, here’s the thing: Tom and Rita’s visit to Fontana came as quite a shock to the locals. After all, Fontana lies about 50 miles east of the bustling city of Los Angeles. While it’s along the route to popular vacation spots like Joshua Tree National Park and Palm Springs, it’s not exactly a place where A-list celebrities usually hang out. But Tom didn’t seem to care about that. In fact, the city’s Facebook page posted a message welcoming him: “Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, made a surprise stop in Fontana on Friday. Welcome to Fontana @tomhanks! Please visit us again.” Can you imagine how excited the residents must have been?
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Not the First Time for Tom’s Random Kindness
Let’s rewind a bit. This wasn’t the first time Tom Hanks has surprised someone with his generosity. Back in 2013, he met Sarah Moretti, one of his biggest fans who has autism. Sarah spent years collecting pictures and magazine cuttings of Tom and even created a massive scrapbook dedicated to him. Imagine her excitement when she got the chance to hand-deliver it to Tom backstage at his Broadway show Lucky Guy. But here’s the best part—Tom didn’t just glance at it. No, sir! He took the time to go through the entire scrapbook, completely mesmerized by it. According to a YouTube video shared by Rita Abraham, Tom said, “Sarah, this is so great. You know, even my mom doesn’t have something like this.” Now, isn’t that just the sweetest thing you’ve ever heard?
