Where is the cast of Forrest Gump now? From family health scares to Hollywood comeback as classic turns 30
dailyrecord.co.ukForrest Gump, the iconic film directed by Robert Zemeckis, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and fans can now watch it for free.The historical drama is currently available to stream for anyone with a Sky Cinema or NOW Cinema subscription.First hitting screens in 1994, the film stars Tom Hanks as Forrest, a simple but determined man with an IQ of 75.Throughout his life, Forrest meets significant political and cultural figures, experiences life-altering events and strives to win the love of his childhood sweetheart Jenny Curran (played by Robin Wright).So, where are the cast of Forrest Gump now?Actor, writer and director Tom Hanks remains a Hollywood heavyweight, with his films grossing nearly an astonishing $10 billion worldwide.After making his name in comedies like Splash and Big, he has since explored every genre imaginable, from the survival drama Cast Away, war classic Saving Private Ryan to sci-fi epic Cloud Atlas.His latest roles include playing beloved children's TV host Mr Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Elvis Presley's infamous manager Colonel Tom Parker in Elvis and a grieving father in Asteroid City.He has recently reunited with Forrest Gump director Zemeckis and co-star Wright for the ambitious drama Here, which tells a family story spanning decades from a single perspective.Also the author of two books, Uncommon Type and The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece, Hanks has been married to his wife Rita Wilson since 1988.
They have two sons, including internet personality and actor Chet.Robin Wright, Hanks' co-star, is equally adored by fans for her roles in iconic films such as The Princess Bride and Unbreakable.She has appeared in several recent franchise films,
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