‘Hope He’s Okay’: Tom Hanks’ Appearance on ‘SNL’ Sparks Concern Among Viewers – Video

The recent online concern about Tom Hanks’ body movement during his appearance on “SNL” comes after the actor was seen exhibiting similar behavior during another industry event in 2022.

In the festive sketch celebrating Martin Short’s induction into “Saturday Night Live’s Five-Timers Club,” Hanks took center stage among a lineup of Hollywood’s most celebrated stars.

The premise revolved around an extravagant annual Christmas party, hosted in an opulent setting that evoked warmth and tradition. A decked-out Christmas tree sparkled in the background, flanked by bookshelves adorned with holiday garlands and red stockings.

Dressed in a navy blue robe with the club’s insignia, Hanks shared the stage with fellow A-listers, including Paul Rudd, Tina Fey, Melissa McCarthy, and other entertainment powerhouses.

However, eagle-eyed viewers couldn’t help but notice subtle physical signs regarding Hanks. While sitting with his hands placed in his lap, Hanks’ hands appeared to shake slightly.

A similar tremor was visible as he held two drinks, before passing one of them to Short. Although fleeting, these instances sparked a wave of online discourse.

Responding to this sentiment, someone else said, “I agree! I need to take a closer look at this. Perhaps it was from Caffeine. Let’s hope so.”

Others shared their hopes that Hanks’ health is in good condition, with one user simply stating, “So sad hope he’s ok,” while another echoed, “Hope he’s okay.”

More emotional reactions followed, with yet another observer asserting, “Tom Hanks is looking so old did anyone else clock his hands shaking I’ll cry rn.”

One user compared Hanks to a political public figure, noting, “Tom Hanks was just on ‘SNL’ and he looked ROUGH and I noticed his hands now have the same shake that Bill Clinton has acquired.” “Did anyone notice Tom Hanks’s hands shaking unnaturally in this sketch?” queried another spectator.

Before his widely discussed appearance on “SNL,” Hanks reflected on his physicality and aging in a candid interview with Entertainment Tonight at the beginning of November.

Hanks, however, revealed that he feels he’s in better condition now than he was during his younger years, “I think I’m in better shape now. You know why? Because my kids are grown up, I’m getting decent exercise, and I can eat right. You can’t do that when you’re 35! Life is such a burden.”

Reportedly, in 2022, during a promotional event for his film “Elvis” — in which he stars alongside Austin Butler (who plays the iconic Elvis Presley) — Hanks’ shaking hands also drew attention.

While speaking into a microphone at the event, his hands began shaking. Attempting to steady himself, the actor shifted his grip by placing his left hand below his right on the microphone. At another point, he even switched hands briefly in what seemed to be an effort to maintain control.

In 2020, Hanks and his wife, actress Rita Wilson, announced they had contracted COVID-19. At the time, Hanks shared the details of their illness with characteristic candor and humor.

“My wife lost her sense of taste and smell, she had severe nausea, she had a much higher fever than I did. I just had crippling body aches, I was very fatigued all the time and I couldn’t concentrate on anything for more than about 12 minutes. That last bit is kinda like my natural state anyway,” he added, chuckling.

However, he noted that doctors reassured him as long as his temperature didn’t spike and his lungs stayed clear of pneumonia, there wasn’t a major cause for alarm.

While the recent hand tremors remain unaddressed, Hanks’ openness about his past health struggles serves as a reminder of his resilience and ability to confront challenges head-on.