LeBron James Defends Tom Hanks After Actor Explodes On Crowd For Tripping His Wife

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Hanks and Rita Wilson were followed by fans and paparazzi when someone almost made her fall. "Back the f*ck off!" screamed Hanks.

It's family over everything for LeBron James, so when a video surfaced showing Tom Hanks going at it with the public went viral, the Los Angeles Lakers star chimed in. Hanks is a beloved Hollywood character who very rarely, if ever, makes waves—unlike his son, Chet. Earlier today (June 15), TMZ shared a video that showed the 65-year-old actor with his 65-year-old wife, Rita Wilson, as they were making their way to their awaiting vehicle in New York City.

Unsurprisingly, the couple was flanked by security while being closely followed and photographed by superfans and the paparazzi. The clip shows Wilson just a few steps ahead of Hanks as the actor attempted to catch up. 

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Then, the crowd was so close to Wilson that they actually tripped her, but she was able to catch herself before falling. The typically calm-demeanor Hanks immediately unleashed on the crowd and yelled, "Back the f*ck off!" before telling them to leave his wife alone. A stunned teen looked surprised. The paparazzi apologized as Hanks made his exit.

The video quickly circulated online and it caught the attention of LeBron James who defended the award-winning icon.

"I just saw the Tom Hanks clip of his wife almost being trampled over by the paparazzi. What the f*ck ever happened to personal space?? Now if Tom would have stole on one of them, he would be the one in the wrong and probably sued! How are they protected more than he and his wife?"

Check out the clip of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson below.



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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.