Thomas Jeffrey Hanks (born July 9, 1956) is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, he is one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide, and is regarded as an American cultural icon.[2] Hanks’s films have grossed more than $4.9 billion in North America and more than $9.96 billion worldwide,[3]
making him the fourth-highest-grossing actor in North America.[4] Hanks made his breakthrough with leading roles in a series of comedies: Splash (1984), The Money Pit (1986), Big (1988) and A League of Their Own (1992). He won two consecutive Academy Awards for Best Actor, playing a gay lawyer suffering from AIDS in Philadelphia (1993) and the title character in Forrest Gump (1994).[5] Hanks collaborated with Steven Spielberg on five films: Saving Private Ryan (1998), Catch Me If You Can (2002), The Terminal (2004), Bridge of Spies (2015) and The Post (2017), as well as the World War II miniseries Band of Brothers (2001), The Pacific (2010) and Masters of the Air (2024). He has also frequently collaborated with directors Ron Howard, Nora Ephron and Robert Zemeckis.
Hanks’s other films include the romantic comedies Sleepless in Seattle (1993) and You’ve Got Mail (1998); the dramas Apollo 13 (1995), The Green Mile (1999), Cast Away (2000), Road to Perdition (2002) and Cloud Atlas (2012); and the biographical dramas Charlie Wilson’s War (2007), Captain Phillips (2013), Saving Mr. Banks (2013), Sully (2016), A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019), News of the World (2020) and Elvis (2022). He appeared as the title character in the Robert Langdon series and voiced Sheriff Woody in the Toy Story films (1995–2019). Hanks directed the comedies That Thing You Do! (1996) and Larry Crowne (2011), and acted in both.
Watch Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman sing along to “The Fighter” in a car
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman made for an unforgettable moment with their impromptu car performance of “The Fighter”, showcasing their couple’s undeniable chemistry and charm. The video, which quickly racked up millions of views on Urban’s YouTube channel, illustrates #CoupleGoals in every frame.
Her rendition of the song, originally a duet with Carrie Underwood from Urban’s album “Ripcord”, comes to life in this intimate setting. Despite a minor glitch with the car stereo, Urban smoothly transitions into the heartfelt chorus, while Kidman adds her own playful yet soulful touch to the performance.
In the video, Kidman channels a Disney princess expressing her love for her, complementing Urban’s charismatic presence. Their duet not only highlights their musical talent, but also cements their status as one of Australia’s most popular celebrity couples.
“The Fighter” was a fitting choice for their duet, as the lyrics about unwavering support in a relationship reflect a deep sense of Urban and Kidman’s own bond. Urban previously shared that the song was inspired by their relationship, adding a personal dimension to her heartfelt rendition.
Kidman’s vocals, while soft, are absolutely perfect, reflecting her musical prowess that she has shown in films like “Moulin Rouge!” and at live performances alongside Urban. Together they create a magical moment that captivates viewers and underlines why they are celebrated not only for their individual talents, but also for their beautiful partnership.
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