It might sound like a Hollywood script twist, but it’s real—Tom Hanks is a distant cousin of President Abraham Lincoln. Genealogical research has traced their shared ancestry through Lincoln’s mother, Nancy Hanks, revealing that the beloved actor is Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed. While the two men lived in vastly different eras and walked very different paths, their family connection bridges history and pop culture in a fascinating way. Hanks has even narrated documentaries about Lincoln, unknowingly honoring a relative before learning of the link. This surprising bloodline connection adds a whole new layer of depth to Hanks’ already storied career—and to Lincoln’s legacy in American storytelling.
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