Overview
- Tom Hanks turned 70 on July 9, 2026, and marked the milestone by posting a video of himself jumping into the water while on a beach vacation.
- His wife Rita Wilson and numerous colleagues and fans posted affectionate tributes on Instagram, highlighting the couple’s longtime bond and public celebrations.
- Hanks remains active professionally with Toy Story 5 in theaters and has said he will be selective about future projects, saying new work must feel worthwhile.
- He has discussed a planned role as Abraham Lincoln in a live-action/stop-motion adaptation of Lincoln in the Bardo, describing the part as a grieving father rather than a grand historical figure.
- Coverage revisited his five-decade career and honors — including two Oscars, seven Emmys and four Golden Globes — and noted his Bay Area roots in Concord and Alameda‑Oakland as part of his background.