Tom Hanks Becomes Pen Pals With a Boy Named Corona | NowThis

8-year-old Corona wrote a letter to Tom Hanks after being bullied about his name - and the actor sent back a truly heartwarming gift.
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In US news and current events today, Tom Hanks and this boy named Corona became penpals after the boy told the actor he was being bullied for his name. 8-year-old Corona De Vries sent the actor a letter saying he’d been bullied because of his name. De Vries said that he loved his name, but kids at school made fun of him for it. So he wrote a letter to Hanks, who he knew as the voice of Woody from the ‘Toy Story’ movies. He and his family were shocked when Hanks not only wrote back, but sent the 8-year-old the Corona-brand typewriter that the letter was written on.
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1k subscribers with videos of your mom and my dad hanging out in a bar

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I never thought Tom Hanks could be nicer than he already is.

[@Dankgainz]

The fact that I know what's going on and he has a kid penpal is disgusting now.

[@elizabethtara7658]

He’s dead for eating children

[@321RrelyT]

Jaden Smith Nothing is going on. There’s no proof whatsoever.

[@321RrelyT]

Tara 26 no proof

[@ThePanman48]

Where can I write Tommy?

[@pinkrose5796]

I'm sorry to hear that the parents of the children that bullied you did such a poor job of raising them. Apparently, they didn't teach them to treat others as they would like to be treated. You sound like a very intelligent, articulate and kind young man. Continue to use your typewriter to write letters and perhaps maybe write a story:) I'm sure you would be a great author.

[@carmineredd1198]

uhm school has been out long ago, and he is on lockdown, so who is bullying him ? propaganda and BS is what it is. how did the boy get tom hanks address ? wake up

[@user-us1yu8gx9s]

@@carmineredd1198 before the closure of schools obviously.

[@darlenefuller8317]

We need more people like you to write down specific details. when SO many people don't actually now wonder if the info was true or made up. I normally kept switching news channels to find out which channels/stationed whom provided accurate info that I could trust. that wouldn't make comments of any kind. So when I actually did find the true channels and not having to worry if they were being able to make comments with out fear actual fear of writing my comments wit out fears of some that disagreed of people could disagree with out they could target me or any in my family and would never be held accountable. When one of my computers went down I wanted to only listen to channels and make comments. When I first got computers, I felt that we could go to any channels and it didn't matter as long as we were able on without threats of any kind. So I live on a fixed income. I still am entitled to receive from the government without anything happening to me. So I felt why put all of my personal info on the one remaining without me having to reenter my personal info on the same computer that wouldn't even given individuals that didn't me an option to change my username with all of my personal info attached. So if I give my opinion now , I don't have the fear of having any personal info attached. We can h\argue back and forth on our comments freely. This is why now if anyone disagrees, I know that I don't care, the reply section was designed to be able to comment freely.

[@pinkrose5796]

This is how a caring, compassionate person acts. Thank you Tom Hanks for taking the time to respond to a child that was being bullied in such a kind consideration constructive way! I wish there were more people like you. I find it difficult to understand how as a parent, they can allow their child yo bully another child. How would they like to have their child bullied?

[@anonymoususername1091]

What do you work for Tom Hanks everybody else seems to already know he is a pedophile except you wake up

[@alexie832]

A worse time to have a name like that but the best time to look up to your favorite character's voice actor

[@jacsully9435]

Well at least he's using his time wisely. I hope the typewriter doesn't have Forrest Gump written anywhere.

[@jamesdorano583]

That is why I love Tom Hanks like in his movies, he makes you feel better with his compassion for others.

[@michaelpolo2750]

99%of the real news and 99.999%of the internet of the people would strongly disagree unless he fronts the accusations. Im a huge fan I hope there false but alot of "right before u hear it on mainstreammedia people" are showing and a woman is saying very bad things. And he has done a Epstein instead of a Weinstein. Weinstein was a sleeze who took the rap to protect so much evil u wudnt sleep. If hanks is in with Hollywood he would know of this. So either come out and say hey not me but this is the time to get rid of the real evil 😈. Or face the us military at gitmo for crimes against humanity trials. That's also leaking everywhere the mainstream moguls can't wipe it off the net quick enough.

[@michaelpolo2750]

Research that's all I'm saying.

[@愛やで]

Tom Hanks is the nicest person ever. Back in the MySpace ages, he actually commented back to me about a book and we had a mini conversation 🥺✨ so down to Earth!

[@silverwave0018]

Are u sure it was him?

[@jamirbakerv5119]

It's a shame there are disgusting people calling him a p e d o (I had to space it or else my comment would be deleted )

[@fireandice6266]

@@jamirbakerv5119 ikr

[@jend8759]

I’m not crying, you’re crying 😭.

[@RhondaJordan]

No, you're crying.. not me

[@jend8759]

Rhonda Jordan 😂

[@brasspick]

Tom Hanks has a wonderful reputation for being a nice guy---Kudos, Tom!!!

[@gilcasanb3955]

This is sooooo Tom Hanks. Just a nice guy. He didn't have to respond, but he did, & to a child, a bullied child, that's the 'universe big'

[@jugemujugemugokonosurikire4735]

I wonder how wholesome Tom Hanks can really be.

[@txlee5513]

I'm so glad to hear the boy was comforted by his hero. Taunting someone for their name is wrong and hurtful. Kudoz to Tom Hanks for his compassionate response!

[@chrisd8180]

Almost as nice to Corona as he was to Wilson... :-) Awww what a sweet man and amazing actor

[@geoklianfeser-chua6808]

Brought tears to my eyes when I saw this! Thank You Mr & Mrs Hanks for making Corona's Day!! He's such a sweet boy!

[@anonymoususername1091]

Tom Hanks is a pedophile do your research

[@eli292]

I was not ready for that pop quiz after the vid 😂

[@RhondaJordan]

Funny

[@onebigtentdweller9603]

Good guy Tom is always an everyday hero.

[@y1521t21b5]

Lovely gesture to a good kid. Heartwarming stuff.

[@jackpaul8437]

That's just adorable my god

[@anonymoususername1091]

It's not adorable Tom Hanks is a pedophile what is wrong with you

[@nightfury996]

If that isn't just like Tom Hanks.. makes a kid happy.. and the rest of the world, too..

[@darlenefuller8317]

That was beautiful. I have always loved Mr, Hanks because I always knew that had a wonderful soul.

[@eusoffabusamah5066]

Love you tom hanks!!!

[@A-FELIX]

This kid is cuter than cutesville :)

[@jimcaale1900]

Cute child, and smart.

[@jeremybingham6625]

tom hanks has 0 skeletons in his closet. what a nice dude.

[@terrystephens1102]

A lovely story, I’d expect nothing less from Tom Hanks who is a beautiful person 😃❤️

[@ilisabelpaganrivera733]

Significant story, a Corona brand typewriter in the era of social networking... The boy seems extremely intelligent. He will make the best out of it.

[@Nightmare-yx2nl]

The corona is the most outer layer of the suns atmosphere. This kid looks pretty bright to me

[@Longtack55]

Corona - Latin for "crown." You are now "King Corona" mate.

[@fredafreda5496]

How to be friend with a celebrity by your weird name but still a name

[@kekito1327]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to corona and tom

[@empirestate8791]

What's wrong with people today always trying to bully others? It seems like everyone gets pleasure out of other peoples' pain!

[@anonymoususername1091]

Speaking of pleasure out of someone else's pain have you even done any research yourself Tom Hanks is a pedophile who is addicted to adrenochrome wake up

[@miahanal7501]

I like the name it makes him uniqe than other people stay safe kid❤

[@SheriParkhurst-wd5cj]

So sweet!! Thx Tom hanks for bringing joy to this little boy!!

[@elfredyjuega3303]

Poor kid, has to deal with stuff like this at a time like this is just horrible.

[@joannedimi5357]

That and the fact that my cat wanted more pets that usual, were the best things that I witnessed today

[@invictusgardener3090]

He actually has a huge collection of type writers. Saw a documentary on typewriters and their forgotten value while Hanks just collects them constantly.

[@owo2528]

Well surely this boy is a corona of jewels as Corona itself means crown

[@SuccessforLifester]

Meanwhile, the old typewriter in my family was thrown away more than 30 years ago.

[@phoenix_warrior1235]

This is wholesome, incredibly sweet!

[@brandonmoss6455]

Can't believe people are or was calling this man a pedophile !!? One of my favorite actor's and shows his TRUE ❤️ !! Awesome content and video

[@anonymoususername1091]

You sir are part of the problem Tom Hanks is a pedophile you have obviously done no research or are willingly ignorant

[@jokerbox_official]

later......tom hoax asks boy over for friendly sleepover. BURN IN PEACE tom hoax.

[@saucevichealm7501]

Kappy

[@arl3241]

Amazing, beautiful story

[@Abi_B.]

PRECIOUS!!!!

[@rotties-rules]

Poor little man, I feel sad for the people named after the goddess Isis in Egyptian mythology she is the protector of women and children.

[@nandy1256]

When he grows up he'll be called Coronavicious

[@luisg.15yearsago18]

Wow how cool is that!

[@yasminepadilla]

Heart warming💝

[@eb.3764]

Corona is a beautiful name for a kind soul. Shame this virus has gotten him flack for it.

[@hunterarmstrong2886]

I'm not crying! You're crying!

[@thebeatlesfan25]

This is a wonderful video!

[@marcosg7497]

im not crying

[@wilclark2272]

Do you have any idea what Mr. Tom gave that boy? Tom collects typewriters. Well done!👍

[@johnnyvalencia7658]

Check out tom hanks exposed video

[@gypsybandit7373]

I'm sure Tom would love to be his special friend.

[@damiensmith1690]

A typewriter, why not a MacBook Pro and a laser printer?

[@kallen868]

Because it was a Corona brand typewriter.

[@cryo_life]

Tom Hanks was also in Forrest Gump

[@samuelaguilar5207]

Corona means "Crown" in Spanish

[@Troy-Tate]

Dear Mr Hanks I hope you can read this handwriting because I can't.

[@Sentientmatter8]

I feel you buddy. My name is Maga! ♡♡♡

[@Photosynthesislove]

Ah, if only you viewers knew...

[@fireandice6266]

Just stop already

[@Photosynthesislove]

@@fireandice6266 Do you even know what I am rendering to?

[@currentking1158]

I would just change my name into corone instead

[@jonjuneau9678]

Maybe Mr. Hank can buy him a fly ticket to Greek for a visit. On second thought, bad idea.

[@ivoryrose2074]

Corona means crown.

[@jugemujugemugokonosurikire4735]

Or part of the suns rays. Now I'm questioning why corona virus is named corona virus. Then again, it's not its official name,its covid 19

[@Robbie_S]

Yes, also Coronation is not a nation full of corona virus. It's a ceremony when the prince gets bestowed with a crown.

[@TheRealRobertG]

He’s got mail

[@leahg.3871]

Is it true that he was arrested for paedophilia?? 😱😱😱😨😨😰

[@silverwave0018]

Leah G. Toms not the sort that would contact little kids he doesn’t know

[@321RrelyT]

Leah G. No, people just target celebrities for attention. There is no evidence at all

[@fireandice6266]

No

[@txlee5513]

Why are you asking? It's already throwing a shade on someone.

[@Terrakinetic]

That's a pretty terrible pitch. 1:40 That's like throwing darts into the dark as far as stories that matter to me are concerned.

[@Balmore1Search]

why i find this funny bruh

[@SS081985]

He became friend with corona... He got Corona... sry, its too tempting...But goid things come to good hearted... Still remember NOT TO TRAVEL WITH TOM...

[@rosaluxemburg1670]

Oh Thanks Tom...SOME MONEY WOULD OF BEEN NICE..but okay

[@zippydodahquirk9039]

Please read Scenarios for the Future of Technology and International Development page 18 lockstep. It was written by the Rockefeller Foundation in 2010. It is everything that is happening right now.....

[@__Andrew]

I so so so so badly wanted the Toy Story quote at the end of the letter to be "P.S. "There's a snake in my boot!""

[@nematoaddd]

Hope this sweet story is real because tom hanks and the type writter thing is weird. Im sure it still could be.

[@glennwalker5036]

Tom Hanks collects typewriters. It must have come from his own collection which makes it even more special.

[@firesmith1373]

So we get a skpye from all involved but the star? strange

[@m1dos391]

My one question is did his parents name him after the beer? Oh wait He’s not American

[@auroracocktales5793]

@@MoratoryBasil Like lyme disease lab 257 ?

[@budgiebreder]

Poor kid. Unlucky name. Its a nice name but unfortunately has become a label he didnt need.

[@Ivan68588]

I feel like my name fardy is worse

[@AlMansurpictures]

Pls stop the pop quiz, it's ruining the moods 😭

[@badman231177]

nice

[@user-zl2vm9pq9b]

Crazy if you looks at Tom hanks Instagram all his comments are about oediphelia

[@pirquo]

I'd urge the parents to take a look at the very creepy photos Hanks has posted to his Instagram

[@fireandice6266]

Just because he posts pictures of lost things🤦‍♂️

[@monkessj469]

LOL

[@fauzirahimpohan3130]

Creepy

[@JoeKickass324]

Should've never named them after a beer

[@kingofcomments4832]

RIP Tom Hanks

[@RS-2199]

He’s still alive

[@jfleming6656]

Quanon quack

[@bonnie_gail]

stay away from Hanks little one

[@fireandice6266]

Stfu

[@carnl6184]

Weird

[@skyclarking-123]

Awful. The propoganda is everywhere!

[@jrnew1378]

A computer would have been somewhat better. Not many use the mail these days, also a letter can carry germs, and it's not that before I would have thought this way

[@chatroom101]

Yeah but tom hanks had a corona brand typewriter. He didnt get a hand written email from a boy called Apple Mcbook

[@kenichikenuzo7352]

He should probably change his name because this will stick with him his whole life

[@999titu]

Some days back he was accused of being pedophile. Maybe he is trying to set his image as a child lover by this Need of investigation..

[@carmineredd1198]

tom hanks and his entire family especially his jew wife and her entire tribe

[@MadLemon]

I bet you are the popular kid at school

[@stevenbass732]

Grooming. Be very careful young man.

[@ha222ha222]

You are a fool. Obviously you don't have children and never will.

[@fireandice6266]

🤦‍♂️

[@Chatgbt221]

Grooming

[@randomnessrules4971]

You can't molest someone by mail.

[@fireandice6266]

@censored girl i thought he was dead tho xD