Did you know that Tom Hanks had a memorable encounter with Cher long before his rise to fame as an Oscar-winning actor? On “The Graham Norton Show,” Hanks shared a fascinating story about his time working at a hotel in the 1970s.

Hanks revealed, to Cher’s astonishment, that he had actually worked for her as a bellman at the Oakland Hilton Hotel. He vividly recalled the moment when he delivered Cher’s bag to her room. He knocked on the door, placed the bag inside, and Cher came out to say, “Yeah, that’s it. Thanks, kid.” Little did he know that this interaction would become an incredible anecdote.

Reflecting on the encounter, Hanks estimated that it happened around 1975 or 1976. He admitted to being a fan of Cher, even praising her performance in “Mamma Mia! 2” as “motion picture perfection.”

Joining the conversation, Timothée Chalamet expressed his admiration for Cher’s Oscar-winning role in “Moonstruck,” while Julia Roberts gave a shout-out to her stellar performance in “Silkwood.” Hanks then suggested that everyone should take some time to watch Cher’s movies, appreciating her incredible talent.

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