A year later, Hanks released aMySpace.com videourging viewers to vote for Barack.
The Obamas' connection to Hanks wasn’t limited to their time in the White House.
Hanks, along with hiswife, Rita Wilson, continue to enjoy a friendship with Barack and Michelle.
Other high-profile guests on the excursion included Tom Hanks, Oprah Winfrey, and Bruce Springsteen.
“It was off the scale fantastic,” Hanks informedStephen Colbertafterward.
However, the actor also noted that conversations with Obama can sometimes be tricky.
As a former president, there are some topics Obama’s not allowed to discuss.
In 2023, the Obamas enjoyed vacation time with Hanks and Rita Wilson in Greece.
Greece has special significance for Hanks and Wilson.
They have frequently traveled there, and Wilson has Greek ancestry.
Along with Kate Capshaw, Spielberg’s wife, the group also went snorkeling together.
Like the Obama’s friendship with Hanks,his bond with Springsteenhas roots in his first presidential campaign.
Some invites were rescinded as a result of health concerns concurrent with a wave of COVID-19 cases.
Besides private soirees, Hanks has continued working with the Obamas to support democratic causes.
The event was part of When We All Vote, an organization that Michelle created.
Both Hanks and Wilson have served as co-chairs since the initiative began in 2018.
