Tom Hanks took a playful jab at MS Now while attending the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago this week.
Jacob Soboroff, the network’s Senior National and Political Correspondent, snagged Hanks, 69, for an interview at the event on Thursday, June 18, telling him it was “great” to see the Forrest Gump star.
“What can I do for the 800 people watching MS NOW?” Hanks quipped, taking a jab at MS Now’s ratings.
“Oh, come on. We’re live on MS Now,” Soboroff replied, to which Hanks joked, “Alright – add a zero to it.”
The lighthearted exchange quickly garnered attention online, and viewers were amused by the The ‘Burbs actor’s teasing.
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Hanks was among several high-profile guests who attended the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on Thursday. The project has been years in the making and it celebrates the legacy of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama.
Along with Hanks, other Hollywood celebrities like Tyler Perry, Dave Chappelle, Conan O’Brien, Quinta Brunson, David Letterman, Steven Spielberg and Stephen Colbert also attended the star-studded event.
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Jennifer Hudson performed the National Anthem with The Roots, and later, Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, John Legend, Common, Christina Aguilera and Bono took the stage.
Former presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Joe Biden were all present, alongside their wives – Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton and Jill Biden.
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