The Truth Behind Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks' Awkward Cannes Red Carpet Moment
Actress Rita Wilson clears the air about an awkward moment on the Cannes red carpet with husband Tom Hanks, saying it was a simple misunderstanding
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Amidst the circulating awkward photos of what appears to be a tense moment between Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks on a Cannes red carpet, Wilson took to her Instagram Stories to clear the air. In a message posted on Wednesday, she clarified what actually happened during the moment that had sparked speculation of a heated exchange.
"People were shouting and it was hard to hear anything," Wilson wrote. She added, "But that doesn't make for good headlines, does it? Despite that, we had an amazing time." Wilson also recommended her followers to watch "Asteroid City," directed by Wes Anderson and featuring Hanks, which was the film premiere they were attending during the photo session.
This isn't the first time that a celebrity has debunked online rumors related to viral photos or videos that have captured what appears to be a tense moment.
(From left) A Cannes Film Festival staff member, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson at the premiere of 'Asteroid City' on Tuesday in France.
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The internet went ablaze with the hashtag "#Spitgate" in September 2022 after a viral video from the Venice Film Festival showed Harry Styles making a gesture that led to speculation of him spitting on his co-star Chris Pine in "Don't Worry Darling." However, Pine, director Olivia Wilde, and Styles himself have all since come forward to clarify that the incident did not involve any spitting. In fact, Styles even made light of the situation during one of his concerts.
The Ben Affleck memes that went viral after the 2023 Grammy Awards cannot be overlooked, where the actor appeared unhappy sitting next to his wife, Jennifer Lopez. However, Affleck recently addressed the rumors in March, confirming that he had enjoyed the show and dismissing the quiet conversation between him and Lopez as a typical "husband-and-wife thing."
So, we guess the lesson here is that even though it's said that a picture can speak a thousand words, it probably isn't saying what you think it is.
