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Hollywood's nicest man: Tom Hanks surprises fans at burger joint, buys them lunch

He was at the joint with his actor wife Rita Wilson.

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The 62-year-old Oscar-winning actor was at the joint with his actor wife Rita Wilson. (Image: Twitter)
LOS ANGELES: Hollywood veteran Tom Hanks lived up to his reputation of a nice and friendly guy as he surprised customers at an In-N-Out Burger chain in California.

The 62-year-old Oscar-winning actor, who was at the joint with his actor wife Rita Wilson, bought lunch for several customers waiting in the drive-thru, reported E! online.

Hanks and Wilson dined inside the restaurant.




A fan posted on Instagram a couple of photographs showing Hanks and Wilson eating burgers at the branch, and the actor chatting with an employee at the counter and taking a selfie with a customer.

"Tom sighed In-N-Out hats and took pictures with everyone," she told the publication.
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"He was genuinely nice, laughing, talking with everyone and taking selfies," she added. "He wished us a Merry Christmas on his way out."

"Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson made a surprise stop in Fontana on Friday," read a message posted on the city's Facebook page. "Welcome to Fontana @tomhanks! Please visit us again."

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