Tom Hanks, Savannah Guthrie, Adam Driver Salute Veteran Caregivers

Actor and Advocate Tom Hanks continued his advocacy for veteran caregivers on behalf of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation earlier this month, along with TODAY co-host Savannah Guthrie.
The pair have frequently appeared at the annual Hidden Heroes Gala in Washington DC to celebrate the thousands of individuals who have cared for our ill and injured service members and highlighted the support systems of military families in our country.
The Elizabeth Dole Foundation once again convened an evening of advocates and supporters in support of their Hidden Heroes Campaign, which celebrates and supports the caregivers who are the backbone of our military families and taking care of our veterans.
In 2022 Hidden Heroes Chair Tom Hanks took over hosting duties so that he could present the Caregiver Champion Award (named in his honor) Savannah -- but this year, the pair stood together to honor actor and Marine Corps veteran Adam Driver.
Driver shared his thoughts with the gala attendees about how his passion for arts matched well with his time in the military, even if it seems unconventional.
Hanks and Guthrie stopped backstage to chat with reporters about the Foundation and the continued need to stand by veteran caregivers and tell their stories.
Filmed and Edited by Brendan Kownacki
For Hollywood on the Potomac

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Adam Driver is quite possibly one of the best examples of not only what a great actor is but more importantly what a great human being is. In a world full of toxic, egocentric and arrogant men I truly treasure this humble, articulate, intelligent, generous and still absolute beefcake of a hunk and the example he sets for a new kind of masculinity. 🎉 Well spoken Marine!

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That was the best speech. Brilliant Adam Driver 👏🏻

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Adam Driver is an amazing actor and an even more wonderful person.

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❤ well said, Adam.

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BRAVO, Adam!

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