Access Hollywood surprised Tom Hanks with some stunning news – he’s related to Fred Rogers!
The surprise was revealed on the red carpet for ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,’ the Fred Rogers biopic featuring Hanks in the lead role.
While this news was sure to make anyone smile, it was particularly special for Tom who had just spent several months living in Fred’s iconic shoes.
“I want to break some news to you tonight,” the Access Hollywood reporter revealed. “Our friends at Ancestry.com did some digging. You are related to Fred Rogers.”
The revelation astounded Tom and Rita Wilson. Rita was stunned, while Tom seemed like the news made complete sense.
Tom and Mr. Rogers are 6th cousins sharing a five-times great-grandfather, Johannes Mefford, a German immigrant born in 1732.
Watch the big reveal in the video below!