{"id":3970,"date":"2024-11-24T02:05:17","date_gmt":"2024-11-24T02:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=3970"},"modified":"2024-11-24T02:05:17","modified_gmt":"2024-11-24T02:05:17","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8breaking-news-tom-hanks-withdraws-oscar-nominations-and-leaves-u-s-ive-had-enough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=3970","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8BREAKING NEWS: Tom Hanks Withdraws Oscar Nominations and Leaves U.S.: \u2018I\u2019ve Had Enough\u2019.."},"content":{"rendered":"

Tom Hanks, America\u2019s beloved \u201ceveryman,\u201d has officially declared he\u2019s had enough. In a move that has left Hollywood and the nation stunned, the Oscar-winning actor announced he\u2019s dropping all his recent Academy Award nominations and leaving the United States, citing deep disillusionment following Donald Trump\u2019s reelection.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis isn\u2019t the America I wanted,\u201d Hanks stated in a teary-eyed Instagram video, sitting on what appeared to be a replica of the bench from Forrest Gump. \u201cI\u2019ve played heroes, explorers, and even captains, but I can\u2019t captain this sinking ship anymore.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hanks was a frontrunner in this year\u2019s Oscars race, with nominations for A Better Tomorrow, A Kind Nation, and The Last Good Man. Yet, in an unprecedented move, the actor personally requested that the Academy withdraw his nominations, calling the awards \u201cmeaningless in a country that has lost its way.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Academy, blindsided by Hanks\u2019 decision, released a brief statement. \u201cTom Hanks has always been a pillar of integrity in the entertainment industry. While we regret his decision, we respect his stance.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Hollywood insiders are calling Hanks\u2019 departure the ultimate wake-up call. Long regarded as the moral compass of Tinseltown, Hanks\u2019 exit underscores the growing unease many feel about the current state of American politics.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf Tom Hanks doesn\u2019t believe in America anymore, then what chance do the rest of us have?\u201d tweeted actress Kerry Washington. \u201cThis is a national tragedy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Director Steven Spielberg, a longtime collaborator and close friend, called Hanks\u2019 decision \u201cheartbreaking but understandable.\u201d \u201cTom is the soul of this industry and, in many ways, this country,\u201d Spielberg said in a press release. \u201cHis absence will leave a void that cannot be filled.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hanks\u2019 announcement has divided fans and sparked a cultural uproar. Social media exploded with hashtags like #BringBackTom and #AmericaLostHanks.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI can\u2019t believe Tom Hanks is leaving,\u201d wrote one fan on Twitter. \u201cThis feels worse than when Toy Story 3 almost made me cry in public.\u201d<\/p>\n

Others, however, weren\u2019t as sympathetic. \u201cAnother Hollywood elite throwing a tantrum because their guy didn\u2019t win,\u201d posted one critic. \u201cDon\u2019t let the door hit you, Tom.\u201d<\/p>\n

As expected, Donald Trump wasted no time addressing Hanks\u2019 exit during a rally in Texas.<\/p>\n

\u201cTom Hanks? Overrated,\u201d Trump declared to thunderous applause. \u201cHe\u2019s just mad because people voted for me, not his Hollywood friends. Maybe he should stick to playing make-believe.\u201d<\/p>\n

Trump also joked, \u201cHanks leaving is the best thing to happen to America since I started The Apprentice. Let him go! Greece can have him.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Hanks and his wife, actress Rita Wilson, confirmed they will be relocating to Greece, a country the couple has often referred to as their \u201csecond home.\u201d Hanks, who was granted honorary Greek citizenship in 2020, said the decision to move was an easy one.<\/p>\n

\u201cGreece understands democracy. It\u2019s where it all began,\u201d Hanks said in his Instagram video. \u201cI\u2019d rather live in a place that values history and progress than one that\u2019s regressing into chaos.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wilson echoed the sentiment, stating, \u201cWe\u2019ll always love America, but sometimes love means knowing when to let go.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hanks\u2019 decision has fueled rumors of a growing celebrity exodus. Insiders suggest that Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep are also considering leaving the country. \u201cTom leaving might be the tipping point,\u201d one source said. \u201cIf he\u2019s out, who\u2019s staying?\u201d<\/p>\n

The speculation has sparked panic among film studios, with producers scrambling to finalize deals with stars who may be contemplating a similar move.<\/p>\n

For Hanks, the decision to withdraw from the Oscars and leave America is deeply symbolic. \u201cI\u2019ve always believed in the power of storytelling to inspire change,\u201d Hanks said. \u201cBut when the real story of America is so disheartening, I can\u2019t keep pretending on screen that everything is okay.\u201d<\/p>\n

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He specifically mentioned his roles in Saving Private Ryan and Apollo 13 as examples of the America he once believed in\u2014an America of courage, unity, and resilience. \u201cThat America feels like a distant memory,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

While Hanks\u2019 departure is a blow to Hollywood, the actor made it clear he has no plans to retire. He hinted at future projects focusing on global issues and themes of human resilience.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll keep telling stories,\u201d Hanks said. \u201cBut from now on, they\u2019ll be stories that transcend borders, because I can\u2019t be confined by a country that no longer reflects the values I hold dear.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hanks\u2019 exit has ignited a national conversation about what his departure means for America. Many see it as a wake-up call, a sign that even the most hopeful and patriotic among us are losing faith.<\/p>\n

\u201cTom Hanks leaving is a metaphor for everything that\u2019s wrong with America right now,\u201d said cultural critic Dr. Emily Lang. \u201cIf we can\u2019t keep Tom, who can we keep?\u201d<\/p>\n

Others, however, see his departure as an opportunity for reflection. \u201cMaybe this is what we need to start asking the hard questions,\u201d one commentator said.<\/p>\n

As Hanks prepares to leave, he offered a parting message to his fans: \u201cThis isn\u2019t goodbye forever. It\u2019s just goodbye for now. I hope one day I can return to an America that feels like home again. Until then, take care of each other. We\u2019re all we\u2019ve got.\u201d<\/p>\n

With that, America\u2019s Dad signed off, leaving a nation to wonder how it will ever fill the void left by one of its most cherished icons. As one fan poignantly put it, \u201cIf Tom Hanks can\u2019t save us, maybe we need to save ourselves.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Tom Hanks, America\u2019s beloved \u201ceveryman,\u201d has officially declared he\u2019s had enough. In a move that has left Hollywood and the nation stunned, the Oscar-winning actor announced he\u2019s dropping all his recent Academy Award nominations and leaving the United States, citing deep disillusionment following Donald Trump\u2019s reelection. \u201cThis isn\u2019t the America I wanted,\u201d Hanks stated in a teary-eyed Instagram video, sitting on what appeared to be a replica of the bench from Forrest Gump. \u201cI\u2019ve played heroes, explorers, and even captains, but I can\u2019t captain this sinking ship anymore.\u201d Hanks was a frontrunner in this year\u2019s Oscars race, with nominations for A Better Tomorrow, A Kind Nation, and The Last Good Man. Yet, in an unprecedented move, the actor personally requested that the Academy withdraw his nominations, calling the awards \u201cmeaningless in a country that has lost its way.\u201d The Academy, blindsided by Hanks\u2019 decision, released a brief statement. \u201cTom Hanks has always been a pillar of integrity in the entertainment industry. While we regret his decision, we respect his stance.\u201d Hollywood insiders are calling Hanks\u2019 departure the ultimate wake-up call. Long regarded as the moral compass of Tinseltown, Hanks\u2019 exit underscores the growing unease many feel about the current state of American politics. \u201cIf Tom Hanks doesn\u2019t believe in America anymore, then what chance do the rest of us have?\u201d tweeted actress Kerry Washington. \u201cThis is a national tragedy.\u201d Director Steven Spielberg, a longtime collaborator and close friend, called Hanks\u2019 decision \u201cheartbreaking but understandable.\u201d \u201cTom is the soul of this industry and, in many ways, this country,\u201d Spielberg said in a press release. \u201cHis absence will leave a void that cannot be filled.\u201d Hanks\u2019 announcement has divided fans and sparked a cultural uproar. Social media exploded with hashtags like #BringBackTom and #AmericaLostHanks. \u201cI can\u2019t believe Tom Hanks is leaving,\u201d wrote one fan on Twitter. \u201cThis feels worse than when Toy Story 3 almost made me cry in public.\u201d Others, however, weren\u2019t as sympathetic. \u201cAnother Hollywood elite throwing a tantrum because their guy didn\u2019t win,\u201d posted one critic. \u201cDon\u2019t let the door hit you, Tom.\u201d As expected, Donald Trump wasted no time addressing Hanks\u2019 exit during a rally in Texas. \u201cTom Hanks? Overrated,\u201d Trump declared to thunderous applause. \u201cHe\u2019s just mad because people voted for me, not his Hollywood friends. Maybe he should stick to playing make-believe.\u201d Trump also joked, \u201cHanks leaving is the best thing to happen to America since I started The Apprentice. Let him go! Greece can have him.\u201d Hanks and his wife, actress Rita Wilson, confirmed they will be relocating to Greece, a country the couple has often referred to as their \u201csecond home.\u201d Hanks, who was granted honorary Greek citizenship in 2020, said the decision to move was an easy one. \u201cGreece understands democracy. It\u2019s where it all began,\u201d Hanks said in his Instagram video. \u201cI\u2019d rather live in a place that values history and progress than one that\u2019s regressing into chaos.\u201d Wilson echoed the sentiment, stating, \u201cWe\u2019ll always love America, but sometimes love means knowing when to let go.\u201d Hanks\u2019 decision has fueled rumors of a growing celebrity exodus. Insiders suggest that Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep are also considering leaving the country. \u201cTom leaving might be the tipping point,\u201d one source said. \u201cIf he\u2019s out, who\u2019s staying?\u201d The speculation has sparked panic among film studios, with producers scrambling to finalize deals with stars who may be contemplating a similar move. For Hanks, the decision to withdraw from the Oscars and leave America is deeply symbolic. \u201cI\u2019ve always believed in the power of storytelling to inspire change,\u201d Hanks said. \u201cBut when the real story of America is so disheartening, I can\u2019t keep pretending on screen that everything is okay.\u201d He specifically mentioned his roles in Saving Private Ryan and Apollo 13 as examples of the America he once believed in\u2014an America of courage, unity, and resilience. \u201cThat America feels like a distant memory,\u201d he said. While Hanks\u2019 departure is a blow to Hollywood, the actor made it clear he has no plans to retire. He hinted at future projects focusing on global issues and themes of human resilience. \u201cI\u2019ll keep telling stories,\u201d Hanks said. \u201cBut from now on, they\u2019ll be stories that transcend borders, because I can\u2019t be confined by a country that no longer reflects the values I hold dear.\u201d Hanks\u2019 exit has ignited a national conversation about what his departure means for America. Many see it as a wake-up call, a sign that even the most hopeful and patriotic among us are losing faith. \u201cTom Hanks leaving is a metaphor for everything that\u2019s wrong with America right now,\u201d said cultural critic Dr. Emily Lang. \u201cIf we can\u2019t keep Tom, who can we keep?\u201d Others, however, see his departure as an opportunity for reflection. \u201cMaybe this is what we need to start asking the hard questions,\u201d one commentator said. As Hanks prepares to leave, he offered a parting message to his fans: \u201cThis isn\u2019t goodbye forever. It\u2019s just goodbye for now. I hope one day I can return to an America that feels like home again. Until then, take care of each other. We\u2019re all we\u2019ve got.\u201d With that, America\u2019s Dad signed off, leaving a nation to wonder how it will ever fill the void left by one of its most cherished icons. As one fan poignantly put it, \u201cIf Tom Hanks can\u2019t save us, maybe we need to save ourselves.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3970","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-hot-news"],"yoast_head":"\n\ud83d\udea8BREAKING NEWS: Tom Hanks Withdraws Oscar Nominations and Leaves U.S.: \u2018I\u2019ve Had Enough\u2019.. - 24\/7 News America<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=3970\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"\ud83d\udea8BREAKING NEWS: Tom Hanks Withdraws Oscar Nominations and Leaves U.S.: \u2018I\u2019ve Had Enough\u2019.. - 24\/7 News America\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Tom Hanks, America\u2019s beloved \u201ceveryman,\u201d has officially declared he\u2019s had enough. In a move that has left Hollywood and the nation stunned, the Oscar-winning actor announced he\u2019s dropping all his recent Academy Award nominations and leaving the United States, citing deep disillusionment following Donald Trump\u2019s reelection. \u201cThis isn\u2019t the America I wanted,\u201d Hanks stated in a teary-eyed Instagram video, sitting on what appeared to be a replica of the bench from Forrest Gump. \u201cI\u2019ve played heroes, explorers, and even captains, but I can\u2019t captain this sinking ship anymore.\u201d Hanks was a frontrunner in this year\u2019s Oscars race, with nominations for A Better Tomorrow, A Kind Nation, and The Last Good Man. Yet, in an unprecedented move, the actor personally requested that the Academy withdraw his nominations, calling the awards \u201cmeaningless in a country that has lost its way.\u201d The Academy, blindsided by Hanks\u2019 decision, released a brief statement. \u201cTom Hanks has always been a pillar of integrity in the entertainment industry. While we regret his decision, we respect his stance.\u201d Hollywood insiders are calling Hanks\u2019 departure the ultimate wake-up call. Long regarded as the moral compass of Tinseltown, Hanks\u2019 exit underscores the growing unease many feel about the current state of American politics. \u201cIf Tom Hanks doesn\u2019t believe in America anymore, then what chance do the rest of us have?\u201d tweeted actress Kerry Washington. \u201cThis is a national tragedy.\u201d Director Steven Spielberg, a longtime collaborator and close friend, called Hanks\u2019 decision \u201cheartbreaking but understandable.\u201d \u201cTom is the soul of this industry and, in many ways, this country,\u201d Spielberg said in a press release. \u201cHis absence will leave a void that cannot be filled.\u201d Hanks\u2019 announcement has divided fans and sparked a cultural uproar. Social media exploded with hashtags like #BringBackTom and #AmericaLostHanks. \u201cI can\u2019t believe Tom Hanks is leaving,\u201d wrote one fan on Twitter. \u201cThis feels worse than when Toy Story 3 almost made me cry in public.\u201d Others, however, weren\u2019t as sympathetic. \u201cAnother Hollywood elite throwing a tantrum because their guy didn\u2019t win,\u201d posted one critic. \u201cDon\u2019t let the door hit you, Tom.\u201d As expected, Donald Trump wasted no time addressing Hanks\u2019 exit during a rally in Texas. \u201cTom Hanks? Overrated,\u201d Trump declared to thunderous applause. \u201cHe\u2019s just mad because people voted for me, not his Hollywood friends. Maybe he should stick to playing make-believe.\u201d Trump also joked, \u201cHanks leaving is the best thing to happen to America since I started The Apprentice. Let him go! Greece can have him.\u201d Hanks and his wife, actress Rita Wilson, confirmed they will be relocating to Greece, a country the couple has often referred to as their \u201csecond home.\u201d Hanks, who was granted honorary Greek citizenship in 2020, said the decision to move was an easy one. \u201cGreece understands democracy. It\u2019s where it all began,\u201d Hanks said in his Instagram video. \u201cI\u2019d rather live in a place that values history and progress than one that\u2019s regressing into chaos.\u201d Wilson echoed the sentiment, stating, \u201cWe\u2019ll always love America, but sometimes love means knowing when to let go.\u201d Hanks\u2019 decision has fueled rumors of a growing celebrity exodus. Insiders suggest that Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep are also considering leaving the country. \u201cTom leaving might be the tipping point,\u201d one source said. \u201cIf he\u2019s out, who\u2019s staying?\u201d The speculation has sparked panic among film studios, with producers scrambling to finalize deals with stars who may be contemplating a similar move. For Hanks, the decision to withdraw from the Oscars and leave America is deeply symbolic. \u201cI\u2019ve always believed in the power of storytelling to inspire change,\u201d Hanks said. \u201cBut when the real story of America is so disheartening, I can\u2019t keep pretending on screen that everything is okay.\u201d He specifically mentioned his roles in Saving Private Ryan and Apollo 13 as examples of the America he once believed in\u2014an America of courage, unity, and resilience. \u201cThat America feels like a distant memory,\u201d he said. While Hanks\u2019 departure is a blow to Hollywood, the actor made it clear he has no plans to retire. He hinted at future projects focusing on global issues and themes of human resilience. \u201cI\u2019ll keep telling stories,\u201d Hanks said. \u201cBut from now on, they\u2019ll be stories that transcend borders, because I can\u2019t be confined by a country that no longer reflects the values I hold dear.\u201d Hanks\u2019 exit has ignited a national conversation about what his departure means for America. Many see it as a wake-up call, a sign that even the most hopeful and patriotic among us are losing faith. \u201cTom Hanks leaving is a metaphor for everything that\u2019s wrong with America right now,\u201d said cultural critic Dr. Emily Lang. \u201cIf we can\u2019t keep Tom, who can we keep?\u201d Others, however, see his departure as an opportunity for reflection. \u201cMaybe this is what we need to start asking the hard questions,\u201d one commentator said. As Hanks prepares to leave, he offered a parting message to his fans: \u201cThis isn\u2019t goodbye forever. It\u2019s just goodbye for now. I hope one day I can return to an America that feels like home again. Until then, take care of each other. We\u2019re all we\u2019ve got.\u201d With that, America\u2019s Dad signed off, leaving a nation to wonder how it will ever fill the void left by one of its most cherished icons. 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In a move that has left Hollywood and the nation stunned, the Oscar-winning actor announced he\u2019s dropping all his recent Academy Award nominations and leaving the United States, citing deep disillusionment following Donald Trump\u2019s reelection. \u201cThis isn\u2019t the America I wanted,\u201d Hanks stated in a teary-eyed Instagram video, sitting on what appeared to be a replica of the bench from Forrest Gump. \u201cI\u2019ve played heroes, explorers, and even captains, but I can\u2019t captain this sinking ship anymore.\u201d Hanks was a frontrunner in this year\u2019s Oscars race, with nominations for A Better Tomorrow, A Kind Nation, and The Last Good Man. Yet, in an unprecedented move, the actor personally requested that the Academy withdraw his nominations, calling the awards \u201cmeaningless in a country that has lost its way.\u201d The Academy, blindsided by Hanks\u2019 decision, released a brief statement. \u201cTom Hanks has always been a pillar of integrity in the entertainment industry. While we regret his decision, we respect his stance.\u201d Hollywood insiders are calling Hanks\u2019 departure the ultimate wake-up call. Long regarded as the moral compass of Tinseltown, Hanks\u2019 exit underscores the growing unease many feel about the current state of American politics. \u201cIf Tom Hanks doesn\u2019t believe in America anymore, then what chance do the rest of us have?\u201d tweeted actress Kerry Washington. \u201cThis is a national tragedy.\u201d Director Steven Spielberg, a longtime collaborator and close friend, called Hanks\u2019 decision \u201cheartbreaking but understandable.\u201d \u201cTom is the soul of this industry and, in many ways, this country,\u201d Spielberg said in a press release. \u201cHis absence will leave a void that cannot be filled.\u201d Hanks\u2019 announcement has divided fans and sparked a cultural uproar. Social media exploded with hashtags like #BringBackTom and #AmericaLostHanks. \u201cI can\u2019t believe Tom Hanks is leaving,\u201d wrote one fan on Twitter. \u201cThis feels worse than when Toy Story 3 almost made me cry in public.\u201d Others, however, weren\u2019t as sympathetic. \u201cAnother Hollywood elite throwing a tantrum because their guy didn\u2019t win,\u201d posted one critic. \u201cDon\u2019t let the door hit you, Tom.\u201d As expected, Donald Trump wasted no time addressing Hanks\u2019 exit during a rally in Texas. \u201cTom Hanks? Overrated,\u201d Trump declared to thunderous applause. \u201cHe\u2019s just mad because people voted for me, not his Hollywood friends. Maybe he should stick to playing make-believe.\u201d Trump also joked, \u201cHanks leaving is the best thing to happen to America since I started The Apprentice. Let him go! Greece can have him.\u201d Hanks and his wife, actress Rita Wilson, confirmed they will be relocating to Greece, a country the couple has often referred to as their \u201csecond home.\u201d Hanks, who was granted honorary Greek citizenship in 2020, said the decision to move was an easy one. \u201cGreece understands democracy. It\u2019s where it all began,\u201d Hanks said in his Instagram video. \u201cI\u2019d rather live in a place that values history and progress than one that\u2019s regressing into chaos.\u201d Wilson echoed the sentiment, stating, \u201cWe\u2019ll always love America, but sometimes love means knowing when to let go.\u201d Hanks\u2019 decision has fueled rumors of a growing celebrity exodus. Insiders suggest that Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep are also considering leaving the country. \u201cTom leaving might be the tipping point,\u201d one source said. \u201cIf he\u2019s out, who\u2019s staying?\u201d The speculation has sparked panic among film studios, with producers scrambling to finalize deals with stars who may be contemplating a similar move. For Hanks, the decision to withdraw from the Oscars and leave America is deeply symbolic. \u201cI\u2019ve always believed in the power of storytelling to inspire change,\u201d Hanks said. \u201cBut when the real story of America is so disheartening, I can\u2019t keep pretending on screen that everything is okay.\u201d He specifically mentioned his roles in Saving Private Ryan and Apollo 13 as examples of the America he once believed in\u2014an America of courage, unity, and resilience. \u201cThat America feels like a distant memory,\u201d he said. While Hanks\u2019 departure is a blow to Hollywood, the actor made it clear he has no plans to retire. He hinted at future projects focusing on global issues and themes of human resilience. \u201cI\u2019ll keep telling stories,\u201d Hanks said. \u201cBut from now on, they\u2019ll be stories that transcend borders, because I can\u2019t be confined by a country that no longer reflects the values I hold dear.\u201d Hanks\u2019 exit has ignited a national conversation about what his departure means for America. Many see it as a wake-up call, a sign that even the most hopeful and patriotic among us are losing faith. \u201cTom Hanks leaving is a metaphor for everything that\u2019s wrong with America right now,\u201d said cultural critic Dr. Emily Lang. \u201cIf we can\u2019t keep Tom, who can we keep?\u201d Others, however, see his departure as an opportunity for reflection. \u201cMaybe this is what we need to start asking the hard questions,\u201d one commentator said. As Hanks prepares to leave, he offered a parting message to his fans: \u201cThis isn\u2019t goodbye forever. It\u2019s just goodbye for now. I hope one day I can return to an America that feels like home again. Until then, take care of each other. We\u2019re all we\u2019ve got.\u201d With that, America\u2019s Dad signed off, leaving a nation to wonder how it will ever fill the void left by one of its most cherished icons. 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