Tom Hanks & Samantha Lewes

Considered one of Hollywood’s living legends, actor Tom Hanks certainly captured our hearts ever since he began appearing on the silver screen. His films have grossed almost $10 billion worldwide, and we are still enamored with his performances in Forrest Gump, Cast Away, and Sleepless in Seattle.

In 1978, the actor married his college sweetheart, Samantha Lewes, shortly after their eldest child’s birth. The pair had two children, Colin and Elizabeth. Tom and Samantha decided to part ways in 1987, and their choice was hard for them and their kids. “I was not ready to take on those responsibilities,” the actor revealed in an interview. However, they remained friends and continued to co-parent their kids until Samantha’s passing in 2002. Colin, like his famous dad, became an actor, director, and producer. Elizabeth, on the other hand, is a writer with a handful of professional credits.