Undoubtedly, Tom Hanks has had a long and illustrious career in Hollywood, gracing the silver screen with a wide array of roles that are still close to the hearts of audiences worldwide. From his iconic portrayal of Robert Langdon in the Da Vinci Code series to his memorable performance in Charlie Wilson’s War, Hanks knows his way around delivering the best shot. However, in a candid 2009 interview with Parade, Hanks opened up about a few love scenes that were unfortunately cut from one of his biggest movies, Angels & Demons, the second film in the Da Vinci Code trilogy.
During the conversation, the actor explained that the film’s fast-paced and intense plot, which involved Cardinals being killed on the hour, left little room for romantic interludes with his co-star Ayelet Zurer.
Tom Hanks opened up on why he doesn’t even know ‘what a c**dom is anymore’
While talking about the movie Angels & Demons, Tom Hanks humorously remarked,
“We were like, ‘Isn’t there a bigger car with a bigger backseat?’ But we were stuck with an Alfa Romeo so we didn’t have an opportunity to grab some smooching on the way to the Pantheon or the Piazza Del Popolo. It’s my loss, but I think it did make it easier for Ayelet.”
Hanks, who has always maintained a light-hearted approach to interviews, also playfully responded to a question regarding the Pope’s potential approval of an Angels & Demons love scene while referring to his marriage to Rita Wilson. He quipped,
“I know the Pope is opposed to the use of c**doms. All I can say is, I am a spiritual man, and I’ve been happily married for 21 years. I don’t even know what a c**dom is anymore.”
Throughout his career, Hanks has been known not only for his incredible acting skills but also for his wit and charm during interviews. With his amiable personality, the Catch Me If You Can actor has shared some fun moments with his co-actors on the sets of his projects.
Emily Blunt revealed her surreal yet embarrassing love scene with Tom Hanks
In 2007, Hanks had a memorable on-screen love scene with Emily Blunt in Charlie Wilson’s War. Blunt recalled the experience as both surreal and nerve-racking but praised Hanks for his gentlemanly demeanor throughout.
“It was surreal! And embarrassing, always, because it’s just you with your t*ts hanging out, and you have to hope that the lighting’s nice. There are some people who feel OK and confident with prancing around in their underwear. I wouldn’t say I was one of those people. So you just become someone who’s good at it. But he is such a gentleman.”
Moreover, in a 2016 interview on Variety’s Actors on Actors, Hanks and Oscar-winning actor Viola Davis shared their experiences with on-screen love scenes. Davis expressed the importance of understanding the character’s motivations and physicality when performing intimate scenes. Hanks, on the other hand, humorously pointed out his one gripe with such scenes, stating that,
“A lot of times, the women are in far too good of shape, and the problem I always have is the women’s lip gloss is always perfectly applied. If you’re working hard in the legal office, your clothes should be wrinkled and your hair should be askew.”
It’s clear that Tom Hanks’ career is filled with remarkable moments, from missing love scenes to surprising on-screen encounters with co-stars. And his ability to balance humor and professionalism is the key ingredient that makes him the beloved Hollywood star that he is.
Source: Showbiz Cheatsheet
