Best known as the daughter of movie star Tom Hanks, she’s often recognized not just for her famous last name but also for carving out her own path in the entertainment world. Tom Hanks, of course, is a household name, and being his daughter certainly brought early attention. Her mother, Samantha Lewes, was Tom Hanks’ first wife, and it was within this family dynamic that she grew up. Before fame really took hold in her own right, she actually made her first acting appearance in her father’s iconic 1994 film Forrest Gump—a fun little footnote that many fans may not know. As part of the Hanks family, she has three siblings: Colin, Chester, and Truman. Growing up with such a well-known figure as Tom Hanks must have been quite the experience, shaping her journey in ways both public and private. Still, she’s continued to step forward on her own terms, making the name Tom Hanks not just a legacy, but a starting point.